Making a Phase Box in 5 Minutes
The first time I learned about phase boxes, I was on a tour of The Leeds Library. It was conducted by their bookbinder, Brian Cole, who ventured up from the depths of the library basement to show us around.
Available Now: Molds for Paper of Custom Shapes
The work on new designs and updates of already available items never stops. A recent addition to our Etsy shop is a range of papermaking molds that allow you to make paper with different outlines: basic geometric shapes and much more!
The Invention of Printing – Die Erfindung der Buchdruckerkunst (Heinrich Meisner; Johannes Luther, 1900)
This work explores the first decades of printing in the 15th century and is dedicated to the 500th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg. While the book is in German language, on 116 pages you will find 115 illustrations, including two spreads.
All Wax Seals with Sigils on Letters and Documents in Game of Thrones (They Are Doing It Wrong!)
Well, not everything is wrong. But in some of the scenes, the way letters are sealed is not only non-secure, but it is also pretty hard to accomplish. In this post, we will show you all of the sealed letters, documents, and scrolls we have found so far.
Special Dutch Edition of Our Corner Cutting Jigs!
We are working on several new versions of our best seller - corner cutting jigs. However, this may be the most fun of them. Do you want a corner cutting jig with your country's flag on it?
Marbled Velour Paper – Heaven for Visual & Kinesthetic Persons Alike!
I wanted to share this with you for several weeks already, but some other things always intervened. I received a lot of nice bookish presents from all over the world this past holiday season. But these pieces of marbled velour paper were the most gratifying by far!
Visiting Nautilus Boekbinderij – Bookbinding Studio of Eliane Gomes in Haarlem, the Netherlands
Eliane Gomes is an experienced book restorer and the owner of the Nautilus Boekbinderij in Haarlem, the Netherlands. You may find her texts on our website, and her input to the series of posts about bookish Game of Thrones is invaluable.
Manuel Pratique de L’Ouvrier Relieur – A French Bookbinding Manual by Charles Chanat
I've been to Nice recently, and couldn't miss the chance to visit the local book market. It happens every Saturday at the Palace of Justice Square. There I found this nice bookbinding tutorial first published in 1914.
Creating a Recycled ‘Paper Wave’
I'm proud to be friends with the guy in the video below. He's the executive director of SOEMZ, an experimental factory in the Moscow region that produces different stuff with the molded fiber material (recycled paper.)
The Most Bookish Character of the Second Season of Game of Thrones
The second season of Game of Thrones is much more bookish if you are counting the number of scenes where books and other literary objects are seen or used. However, the general style of many of these volumes remains the same: steampunk.
Petit Almanach Postal et Telegraphique, 1904
While looking for something interesting at a flea market in Cannes, I stumbled upon these miniature books. I knew nothing about them at the moment, but it was pretty obvious they are some sort of pocket calendars.
Used Books Shop in a 16th-Century Cellar in the Old Town of Grasse, France
My wife had a business trip to the French town of Grasse. I came along to spend a weekend here and used this opportunity to visit an old books shop there.
Cotton with 1% Elastane – Would that Affect the Paper Made Out of It?
Every time I sell a papermaking mold, I make some recycled paper to test it. Initially I used only some leftover paper like bills or misprints, but at some moment last autumn I added pieces of my old blue T-shirt and I loved the result!
Bookish Earrings with Marbled Covers in a Book Shop Next Door
Right opposite the entrance to our quarter in Leiden there's an old books shop. In the window passers by can see lots of book-earrings with marbled covers.
Spending a Couple of Days in Cannes. Any Bookish Advice on Where to Go and What to See?
I'll have some spare time this Thursday evening and almost the whole Friday. We'll be driving around the area over the weekend, so some other recommendations would be also appreciated.
