Paperback. This 2nd edition of the classic how-to guide includes a new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you learn the craft. The authors, proprietors of the nationally recognised Hollander's School of Book & Paper Arts, teach the time-honoured traditional methods in this guide, so readers come away with high-quality skills and results - not the other books' trend-riding, surface-prettiness-only boxes. More than 300 colour photos make every step crystal clear to craft hinged-lid, clamshell, and other inspired boxes out of book board covered with decorative papers and book cloth. AUTHORS: Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander own Hollander's School of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They've taught book arts for over twenty-five years. SELLING POINTS: . New chapter on divided boxes . User-friendly 2nd edition of the classic guide to building and decorating boxes of artisan quality . Beginners and confirmed book art lovers will avidly appreciate these time-tested traditional-quality methods . Includes valuable measurement formulas for ease of customising, a glossary, and colour step-by-step photos 308 colour images Learn all the steps to make a variety of colorful, decorative, useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Constructing and Covering Boxes (Paperback)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication Date: 2020
Language: English
ISBN 10: 076435891X
ISBN 13: 9780764358913
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: new

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A user-friendly 2nd edition of the classic guide to building and decorating boxes of artisan quality.

Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative, useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Nearly 300 color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged lid, clamshell, and creative boxes.

Necessary tools and materials are discussed in detail, and essential formulas are provided for each box type discussed. Basic skills necessary for the successful production of any box are also explored, including determining grain direction, pattern layout, cutting materials, covering book board with paper or book cloth, and gluing. Also provided are box making resources, a useful glossary of terms, and an appendix featuring measurement conversions.

This 2nd edition includes a brand-new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you explore the craft.

About the Author

Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander own Hollander’s School of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They’ve taught book arts for over twenty-five years. www.hollanders.com

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