And that is why you don’t rush
After a long break I am back on the press this week. Having a forcible separation from the printing of this book has done me (and it) some good. When … Continue reading
I will not make another blue book, so help me god.
New mockup (with slipcase) and Hot Damn! Let me just say that the moment I gave up on my weird attachment to buckram everything about this binding started looking a … Continue reading
I guess I’ll just fold some things.
Ink Spot Press, (where I am printing my book,) is hopping this week with letterpress summer school. (I am teaching bookbinding summer school in a couple of weeks, see here … Continue reading
Shocking Bookcloth Decision
I am back in the UK! I devoted yesterday to finishing off another mockup so that I could improve on the binding plan for the new book. Above you can … Continue reading
OCAC: Books Accomplished.
The artists’ books are done after a marathon week-long workshop at the Oregon College of Art and Craft! The three presses were humming all the time and some planning was … Continue reading
How the Bixlers Make Metal Type
Imagine a shop where all the type is fresh and new, where everything you set prints perfectly, where California job cases are overflowing with all of your favorite typefaces in … Continue reading
WORKSHOPS AHOY! Hello Portland! Hello Brighton!
Hey, Portland, Oregon! Hey, Brighton and Hove! Who wants to learn some book arts? July 30-August 3 I’ll be in Portland Oregon and the Oregon College of Art and Craft, … Continue reading
Mystery Folio #2: Mini Update
Not much to say here, but thought I would post some progress photos from yesterday. Mystery Folio #2 is coming along. Five more objects to print, and then we’ll see … Continue reading
Mystery Folios
Ok. Yes. I am planning the day’s run on the bus. Ordinarily, I am a bit more organized than this. Confession: I am not entirely sure what I am doing … Continue reading
Post #28, in which I mix Pantone color #113
It’s time to print a yellow car! Using the Pantone guide I find the right shade, Pantone 113. to mix this color I need to combine 4 parts Pantone Yellow, … Continue reading
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