Project by Kristin Dunn from Alameda, Calif. While studying book binding in college, Kristin discovered book art and fell in love with the medium. In this project, she shares a smart looking stationery box. Materials: 1/8" bookboard
1 mm thick bookboard
glue
brush
scissors
utility knife
metal ruler
book cloth for spine and bottom
decorative paper for cover, sides, dividers
leather cord
beads
pressing board
bricks or heavy weights Steps: 1. Cut boards for box. Cut fabric and paper for box. Glue the tray pieces together. Press. 2. To make cover, glue fabric to board. Glue paper to thin board with window cut out. Design pattern on cover. Glue objects into recessed area. 3. Cover lid liner board. Attach ties with beads to cover. 4. Cover the tray with paper sides and inside bottom. Cover divider boards with paper. 5. Glue divider boards into tray. Glue bottom of tray and place onto bottom cover. Press overnight. 6. Glue spine side of tray to spine of cover. Press overnight. Website: www.kdbooks.com
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