Slowly slowly these books progress. I am grabbing moments in between times to do a little something with them. Recently I managed to stitch the sections together; that seemed like a major achievement!
I then began pondering the covers. Despite having thought of the hard covers, I decided I'd also try some soft covers.
I thought they looked a bit dull; and wondered what I could do with them to make them a little bit more interesting.
I selected some really large wood type and thought I might be able to deboss them using the proofing press.
This type didn't work out for some reason; but I tried another one and that worked a bit better.
So - now I have to attach the covers and am still testing out a few ideas even for that part.
I think I might still have some hard covers in me, so will attempt them at some point; altho the next few weeks are not looking like they will offer much time in the studio sadly.
In between times I did manage to make a lovely frock!
I then began pondering the covers. Despite having thought of the hard covers, I decided I'd also try some soft covers.
I thought they looked a bit dull; and wondered what I could do with them to make them a little bit more interesting.
I selected some really large wood type and thought I might be able to deboss them using the proofing press.
This type didn't work out for some reason; but I tried another one and that worked a bit better.
I think I might still have some hard covers in me, so will attempt them at some point; altho the next few weeks are not looking like they will offer much time in the studio sadly.
In between times I did manage to make a lovely frock!
Oh, I do love the "E" in the pass that didn't work out ... and your dress is simply elegant
ReplyDeleteIt is the most beautiful,l delightful, and delectable of typefaces Liz - I adore it from A-Z!
Deletelove the debossing of ODE and the new frock is fabulous, take a photo of you wearing it soon!
ReplyDeleteI was thrilled with how the debossing worked out - very me! And I will try to get the dress on soon - as Spring arrives I think it will be the perfect time. Go well!
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