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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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Great sessions already at the @guildofbookworkers

Great sessions already at the @guildofbookworkers conference. Here @book.thug is showing how blowing bubbles is a bookbinding technique. #designbinding #bookbinding #bookarts

Andrew is in Iowa City for the @guildofbookworkers

Andrew is in Iowa City for the @guildofbookworkers conference this week. He took some time to view the Paper Engineering exhibit at the University library and was delighted to see work by friends @shawnwilder @springtidepress and @crookedletterpress included in the show. Next he’ll be seeing presentations and visiting the vendors room. #artistsbooks #bookarts #paperengineering

I’m lining the inside of the clamshell box trays

I’m lining the inside of the clamshell box trays. It covers the last bits of the board they are made of. #clamshellbox #boxmaking #bookbinding #lining #bookarts #torontobookarts

I took a trip out of town today to see the shop of

I took a trip out of town today to see the shop of Wesley Bates of @westmeadowpressgallery. Amazing to see some of his wood engraving blocks and to see the printing equipment he used to make such great prints. Such a nice chat and tour. #woodengraving #letterpress #leadtype #canadianletterpressalliance #canadianletterpress

I’m turning in and gluing down the cloth to the

I’m turning in and gluing down the cloth to the bottom of the clamshell box tray. It gives a nice finished edge to this part of the box. #clamshellbox #boxmaking #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

Wrapping the first tray on this clamshell box. Boo

Wrapping the first tray on this clamshell box. Book cloth covers and stabilizes the tray which will hold the book. #clamshellbox #boxmaking #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

I’m cutting down the parts for one of the trays

I’m cutting down the parts for one of the trays in a clamshell box. We custom fit each box to the size and shape of the book it holds. The board shear makes easy work of trimming down the boards. #clamshellbox #preservationenclosure #boxmaking #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

I had a great time at the @howardironworksprinting

I had a great time at the @howardironworksprintingmuseum for the Print Expo this weekend. Here’s the examples I made in the Pochoir workshop I taught. I had a ball catching up with old friends and making new ones. Can’t wait for next year. #lettepress #pochoir #printfair #canadianletterpress

Come join us at the bindery for a weekend of print

Come join us at the bindery for a weekend of printing. In our Letterpress Printing Workshop, you’ll learn to compose your favourite text with hand-set type, make images using the pressure print process, and print copies for all your friends. See our website for more information and to register. #letterpress #handsettype #leadtype #woodtype #letterpressprinting

Trying to match the colour on this faded dirty cov

Trying to match the colour on this faded dirty cover. Sometimes it goes quickly, not so this time. I think I got it right in the end. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookspine #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

I’m so excited to get a copy of the @reflex.edit

I’m so excited to get a copy of the @reflex.editions book Nightwalker by @efrncsco_ and @raz.daram. A great addition to my artists’ book collection. #artistsbook #bookarts #risoprinted #foilstamp #torontobookarts

Got out the bindery and made a trip out to see @is

Got out the bindery and made a trip out to see @issuesmagshop this week. A great shop with an amazing collection of magazines from across Canada and the world. Well worth the trip, you should check it out too. #magazines #toronto

Join us in Scarborough for a weekend of printmakin

Join us in Scarborough for a weekend of printmaking and printing. Learn to make gelatin plate prints then print your favorite quote or thought over the background.

October 25 & 26. See the full details and register at our website, link in the bio. #letterpress #gelatinprint #monotypes #woodtype #leadtype #bookarts

I’m cleaning up these boards and lifting the pap

I’m cleaning up these boards and lifting the paper on the inside and outside. The new spine will slip under the original material to be less obvious. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts #liftingpaper

Preparing materials for an upcoming workshop again

Preparing materials for an upcoming workshop again. I’m so happy I have a board shear to speed up the process. #bookbinding #bookarts #bookartsworkshop #cuttingboard #workshopprep

Starting the day by removing the old linings and a

Starting the day by removing the old linings and adhesive from this book. It’s always nice to clean off for the next steps. #bookconservation ##bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

Taking apart a new book today. First the covers an

Taking apart a new book today. First the covers and endsheets. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

Here I’m attaching a label to this rebound book.

Here I’m attaching a label to this rebound book. A nice final step to the project. #bookbinding #bookarts #booklabel #laststep #torontobookarts

The last step is putting the original spine back o

The last step is putting the original spine back on the book. Another project ready to go home. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #torontobookarts

Today I was turning in the head and tail of the ne

Today I was turning in the head and tail of the new spine. We should get this book back home by the end of the week. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #newspine #reback #bookarts #torontobookarts

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