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Learn the classic 2-needle coptic binding, reinterpreted for found object covers. Students will choose from a fun selection of covers—cigar boxes, circuit boards, bingo cards, vintage veggie labels, diskettes and more—to create a one-of-a-kind hard cover book using this beautiful chain stitch. The flexibility of this project allows beginners and experienced book makers to create at their own pace and ability level, completing one book in class.
Cosmic Coptic Book
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kit fee: $5 supply list
- Cutting mat
- Ruler with a metal cutting edge
- X-acto knife with fresh blades
- Scissors
- Pencil with eraser
- Bone folder
- Hole punching tool with a needle size point
- 2 medium bulldog clips
- Paper for the book’s pages:
- 40 sheets or more of text weight OR 20 sheets or more of card stock or heavy (100 lb. or more) watercolor paper
- For large size books (most cigar box covers): paper size 11” x 17” OR 12” square
- For medium books (all others listed): paper size 8 1/2” x 11”
- The size of the paper you bring will determine how large your book can be. The number of sheets you bring will determine how thick your book can be. If you're not sure what size you want to make, bring the larger size paper which can be cut down if needed.
- Signature wraps:
- For large size books: 1 or more large sheets of favorite decorative paper (any weight, including tissues)
- For medium size books: 6-12 pieces of decorative paper, 8 1/2” x 11
- The kit fee of $5. includes a set of covers, waxed linen sewing thread, templates, and an illustrated instruction booklet to help re-create the project again. Sewing needles will be provided for use in class.
Pam Sussman is a full-time teacher, author and book artist working in paper and fabrics. Formerly a graphic designer, Pam studied bookmaking with Shereen LaPlantz, and for many years taught classes at Art Continuum in Cleveland. She is the author and illustrator of Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers, published by Rockport/Quarry Books in November, 2005. Recent teaching venues include the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, Quilt Surface Design Symposium in Columbus, Ohio, Chautauqua Institution in New York and ArtFest. During the summer months, Pam hosts week long book and paper arts workshops from her home studio in Munster, Indiana, a suburb of Chicago.
