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Book Rebinding: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

  • Wheelhouse 10 Evergreen Drive Ste B Bozeman, MT, 59715 United States (map)

C L A S S  •   O U T L I N E

  1. Introduction/Overview of class • 30 min 

    1. Icebreaker

      1. Names

      2. Pronouns

    2. Go over the names/uses of the materials, class structure, any preliminary questions

  2. Preparing the textblock • 60 min

    1. Remove paperback cover

    2. Measure/cut endpapers

    3. Attach endpapers

    4. Add head/tail bands

    5. Cut/attach bookbinding super

  3. Creating the “case” • 90 min

    1. Measure and cut cover materials

    2. Attach boards to cover material

    3. Cut cover material with margins

    4. Weed HTV cover design

    5. Apply both colors of HTV design with iron/heat press

  4. Assembling the book • 20 min

    1. Glue textblock to cover boards

    2. Form raised spine bands

    3. Create spine creases

  5. Closing • 10 min

    1. Sourcing materials

    2. Feedback

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