What’s Happening in the Shop

We’re working hard and having fun in the shop. See some of what we’ve been doing here.

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It’s paper repair day in the shop. This page nee

It’s paper repair day in the shop. This page needed to be puzzled together before going back into the book. #bookconservation #bookrepair #paperconservation #washi #japanesepaper #bookarts #torontobookarts @cac_accr

I feather the edge of a new tissue hinge to make i

I feather the edge of a new tissue hinge to make it blend in. I paste the tissue, lay it down, and let it dry. I can come back with a water pen to tear the paper and activate the paste. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #japanesepaper #washi #waterpen #bookarts #torontobookarts

Getting the original spine back on this book. Once

Getting the original spine back on this book. Once new material is added to the book, all the original parts go back in place. This Ace Bandage holds it tight in place while it dries. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #oldspine #oldbooks #torontobookarts

I’m so excited to have a book by @marlenemaccall

I’m so excited to have a book by @marlenemaccallum in my collection now. It’s a joy to see and read. See more of her work at the upcoming symposium, more details in my bio. #artistsbook #bookarts #photobook #canadianbookartist

Join us in Toronto or Online for the Canadian Arti

Join us in Toronto or Online for the Canadian Artists’ Book Symposium on February 12. Five artists from Canada Will share their artwork and process. Register for tickets to join us. Link in the bio.
#artistsbooks #bookarts #printmaking #printing @walkerwoodengraver @marlenemaccallum @efrncsco_ @minettaln

The new year starts by cleaning book spines. This

The new year starts by cleaning book spines. This book needs the paper and glue removed to start the repair process. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #hideglue #acidicpaper #torontobookarts @cac_accr

We’re excited to welcome @jacquieprints to our r

We’re excited to welcome @jacquieprints to our roster of instructors. She’ll be teaching two workshops this winter in our Scarborough location. Join us for her workshops on Multi-Plate Linocut Printmaking and Colourful Quotes: Gelatin Plates and Letterpress.

See examples and more information at https://bigriverbindery.com/workshops/, the link is also in our bio. #linoleumprint #linoprint #multipleplateprinting #geliprints #gelatinprint #letterpress #bookarts #printmaking #leadtype

I’m happy to see the article by @e.m._harrison a

I’m happy to see the article by @e.m._harrison about the collaborative book and print project I organized for @cbbag_bookarts last year in the CBBAG journal. It was great to see all the amazing prints and bindings by members from across the country. #bookarts #bookbinding #collaboration #printmaking

It was great having @jacquieprints and other frien

It was great having @jacquieprints and other friends in the shop yesterday. Keep you eyes out for her printmaking workshops we’ll be offering in Scarborough.

Posted @withregram • @jacquieprints I had such a fun afternoon yesterday @bigriverbindery trying pressure printing for the first time! The print plate is basically a low-relief collage, built right-facing, but you don’t apply ink directly to the surface to make your print…

Andrew is a wealth of knowledge and patience, and has a spacious, well-lit studio space in Scarborough that’s great to work in. He’ll be offering another pressure printing social/workshop on Saturday, February 8th, 1-4pm. Take a friend and enjoy some hands-on fun - I hear you can even print Valentine’s cards that day, if you want to💗 While it’s a very family-friendly process, please note that day’s event will be 19+, $15/person. I highly recommend it!

We celebrated the end of the holiday break with so

We celebrated the end of the holiday break with some pressure printing with friends. Lots of great prints were made and thanks to Nancy from @thejppofficial, some great Japanese papers to print on as well. Next week, back to work. #letterpress #pressureprinting #artparty #bookarts #torontobookarts

Had a great visit by @jeffpeachey to the shop. We

Had a great visit by @jeffpeachey to the shop. We had a great time catching up and looking at all the old tools I have. He seemed enamoured by my 50” board shear, which might fill half of his studio at home. Hope to have you back again soon Jeff. #bookbinding #bookbindingtools #bookbindingequipment #boardshear #bookconservation

I love that these books got cased in and finished

I love that these books got cased in and finished before the holiday break. I can’t wait to hear how they look under the clients Christmas tree. Now to cleanup the shop and start celebrating. #bookbinding #bookarts #casingin #finishingbooks #torontobookarts

One of the last steps in a repair is to put down t

One of the last steps in a repair is to put down the new hinges. This book will be going home tomorrow just in time for the holidays. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #endpapers #japanesepaper @cac_accr

I spent about 10 hours at the stamping press yeste

I spent about 10 hours at the stamping press yesterday. Stamping an edition of books on the front cover and spine adds up quickly. We’ll see how they look this morning before we case them in. #bookbinding #bookarts #caseboundbook #goldstamping #torontobookarts

If you have books that need a bit of protection, j

If you have books that need a bit of protection, join us at the bindery for a one-evening workshop where you’ll learn to make the tuxedo box and Folger wrapper. These two enclosures work great for keeping your library safe and long lasting. See our workshops on the website, link in the bio. #preservationenclosures #bookconservation #bookbinding #rarebooks #tuxedobox #folgerwrapper #bookarts #torontobookarts

Have you ever wanted to make your own books? We’

Have you ever wanted to make your own books? We’re offering one-evening workshops to try out the tools and techniques. A perfect Christmas present for yourself or a friend. Sessions in January and February in Toronto. See the details on our website, link in the bio. #bookbinding #bookarts #bookartworkshop #pamphlet #zine #accordionbook #torontobookarts

Spent the evening making cases for the set of book

Spent the evening making cases for the set of books. I try to batch work to speed up the process. #bookbinding #handbookbinding #caseboundbook #bookarts #torontobookarts

This set of books is getting endbands this morning

This set of books is getting endbands this morning. You can get endbands in a variety of colours and they are adhered to the text block as part of the process. #bookbinding #bookarts #endbands #torontobookarts

I was sad to hear of the passing of @giovanni.nikk

I was sad to hear of the passing of @giovanni.nikki this week. I was honored to print a broadside of her poem in conjunction her reading at the @roselibraryrarebooks 12th Night Revel and Poetry Reading back in 2020. #letterpress #broadside #nikkigiovanni

The original spine went back on this book, but nee

The original spine went back on this book, but needed some extra pressing. Ace bandages are handy for extra pressure while moving into the next project. #bookbinding #bookconservation #bookrepair #spinereplacement #reback #acebandage

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