Wrapped & Woven

Pam Sussman

Paper and fiber lovers will delight in this project that combines both materials in an exciting way. Starting with a textured paper base, we will cut line patterns and weave with an assortment of decorative papers and fibers to create a new dimensional work. Each sheet will be unique in its final form.

In the afternoon session, we will use this work to create a book with a woven spine binding. Students will use their dimensional paper to wrap the hard board covers. Other features of this binding include a highly decorative spine that is woven with two colors of thread, coordinating signature wraps around the interior pages that add a burst of color to the exposed spine, and textural contrasting endpapers.

Supply List:

• The kit fee of $5. includes a set of textured paper bases, a set of book boards pre-cut to the correct size, pre-cut endpapers, waxed linen sewing thread, templates, and a take-home, illustrated instruction booklet so that students can re-create the project again.
  
  
• Tools & Materials Supply List for Students
  
  
• Cutting mat
• Ruler with metal cutting edge
• X-acto knife and extra blades
• Bone folder
• Scissors
• Pencil with eraser
• 2 large bulldog clips
• 1/2" flat brush for glue
• 2 sewing needles, bookbinding or tapestry no. 22
• Large plastic yard needle
• Hole punching tool with a needle size point
• Small bottle of PVA (polyvinyl acetate) bookmaking adhesive, or Sobo
• 28 sheets text weight paper, 8 1/2" x 11"
• 5 sheets decorative text weight paper, 8 1/2" x 11"
• 5-10 yards of assorted fibers
• Assortment of decorative paper scraps, at least 11" long, any width, equivalent to roughly two whole sheets of paper that are 11" x 17"