http://folksy.com/shops/MarcadeArtsPress I sell HANDMADE BOOKS, BOOK NECKLACES and downloadable eBook tutorials in PDF format. 100% feedback everywhere I'm also venturing into other ebook formats such as ePub and Mobipocket. See also my other shop MarcadeSupplies. en-gb Marcade Arts Press I sell HANDMADE BOOKS, BOOK NECKLACES and downloadable eBook tutorials in PDF format. 100% feedback everywhere I'm also venturing into other ebook formats such as ePub and Mobipocket. See also my other shop MarcadeSupplies. This gives detailed instructions for making a miniature book which can be used as a jewellery (jewelry) pendant. For those new to bookbinding, and for jewellery makers who want to expand their skills, this gives all the information needed to make the tiny book. You will need crafting skills such as cutting and sewing. If you are an accurate, careful worker, you will find this straightforward. The tutorial includes many photographs, diagrams and a full-size, printable template for the cover. There are useful sections on paper-grain, wet-tearing and making folios, all of which are applicable to bookbinding generally. There are instructions for different methods of attaching the pendant to a chain with or without jewellery equipment. I usually send ebooks within 48 hours but often sooner. The book is in PDF format and may be printed for personal use. MarcadeArtsPress Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:22:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2780522 http://folksy.com/items/2780522 How to Make a Book Necklace Pendant, tutorial PDF This version of Hedi Kyle's book has a leather or suede cover which is folded around the pages and secured with a button. I have devised a decorative method of binding the book together using waxed cord but without stitching. If you are an experienced crafter, you will find this book straightforward to make. It does require some expertise in measuring, cutting, folding and glueing. You also need a bit of a feel for paper. The original design relies on the strength of the folded paper to keep it from tearing. You would need to use something like Tyvek or Elephant hide. My version is supported which means you can use any type of paper without fear of it coming apart. Once you have made one version, you will think of many others. I have done a lot of experimenting, primarily using Konnyaku starch, to help strengthen weaker papers, which is another way of getting round the design fault. However, the process is lengthy so, in general, the supported version is more useful, especially if the book is to be used often. This e-book tutorial will be sent as a PDF file and may be printed for personal use. MarcadeArtsPress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:24:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954274 http://folksy.com/items/2954274 How to make Hedi Kyle's Blizzard Book with Suede Leather Cover e-book Tutorial Beautiful NEW hare print from a vintage chromolithograph which was taken from a disbound copy of the Illustrated Natural History published in 1902 and printed in Wurtemberg, Germany. This listing is for a digitally enhanced new print on acid-free paper, using Ultrachrome K3 inks. It is not the actual page from the book. To create this modern print, I lightened the background, removed some of the marks but left enough of the original to give it character. I then annotated the page with information from the book. If you would like the print without the writing, as shown in the second picture, then please specify at checkout. Paper Size: 20 x 15 cm or 8 x 6 ins approx. All prints whether modern, antique or vintage, should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The print will be packed securely in a card-backed envelope and posted first class, or via airmail if overseas. MarcadeArtsPress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:27:43 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954310 http://folksy.com/items/2954310 Hare Print from Vintage Chromolithograph Mediaeval Calf Leather Journal Kit The kit contains the following materials: 1) Vegetable-tanned calf leather in a natural colour, sufficient to make the cover for ONE journal. 2) Leather for the closure. 3 Waxed cord for sewing. 4) Paper for the pages. 5) Detailed instructions will be e-mailed to you as a PDF file but if you would prefer a CD, I can send one instead. Just let me know at checkout. The PDF file contains step-by-step foolproof instructions, showing you how to make this lovely journal. There are many detailed photographs and diagrams, ensuring success even if you have never made a book before. The book has 6 sections of 4 folios (folded pages). That's 24 folios, making 48 leaves or 96 pages (sides). It measures about 3 x 3.5 x 1 ins OR 8 x 9 x 3 cm The first photograph shows the book made in natural calf. The second photograph shows books made by members of my bookbinding class (at Artsway in the New Forest) none of whom had made a book before. As you can see these have plain covers. The tutorial also gives ideas for decorating your cover, including tips for dyeing and painting the leather. Some painted journals can be seen in the third photograph. MarcadeArtsPress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:32:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954322 http://folksy.com/items/2954322 Journal Kit to make a Medieval, Natural Calf Leather Book This teeny-tiny tome is perfect for your pocket or a pressie and so straightforward to make. This tutorial is clearly-written and simple to follow. It gives the instructions and templates for you to make a tiny leather journal similar to the one in the picture. The method I describe, enables you to make the book with mimimal equipment and measuring. You will need the following materials: leather, glue, paper and waxed cord. And the following tools: a large-eyed needle or bodkin, a sharp craft knife, metal ruler and bradawl or hole punch. Making this book requires skill in cutting, folding, tearing, glueing and sewing but if you are used to making things, you will find it straightforward. The instructions include useful tips on grain and on tearing paper. The file will be in PDF format and may be printed for personal use. MarcadeArtsPress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:43:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954354 http://folksy.com/items/2954354 How to Make a Tiny Leather Pocket Journal, Tutorial, e-book, PDF, Instructions This special, teeny, tiny Valentine's book is a dinky little version of a 'Blizzard' book. I designed it to fit in a tiny masu box with a matching cover smothered in love hearts. It took a while to create this design with all sorts of digital shenanigans but it was worth it for the result. As this is such a small book, I decided to make the cover and concertina pages with one piece of paper which slots into the spine piece. This binding is very springy so the book will stand up on its own to display your message. Once inside the box, the book will want to escape and almost jumps out when you open the lid! The inks are archival for longevity (70-100 years) so the colour should last as long as your love, if not longer! The front cover reads: LOVE YOU The back cover reads: REAL LOVE The pages read: I L O V E Y O U This would make a delightful surprise gift for the one you love. If you would like to make this book, look for the listing in my shop. MarcadeArtsPress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:49:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954366 http://folksy.com/items/2954366 I LOVE YOU - Teeny, Tiny, Valentine Blizzard BOOK in Masu Box This tutorial is clearly-written and simple to follow. It gives the dimensions, templates and sewing pattern for you to make a leather journal similar to the one in the picture. The stitching pattern is from Keith Smith. If you already make books it will save you the hassle of having to work out the design. Obviously once you have made one, you can ring the changes and make you own variations. It is also ideal to start you off on bookbinding. You will need the following materials: leather, glue, paper and waxed cord You will need the following tools: a large-eyed needle or bodkin, a sharp craft knife, metal ruler and bradawl or hole punch Making this book does require some skill in crafting, cutting, folding, tearing and sewing but if you are used to making things, you will find it straightforward. The instructions include useful tips on grain and on tearing paper and full-size printable templates for the cover and page stitching layout. The file will be in PDF format and may be printed for personal use. MarcadeArtsPress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:54:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2954378 http://folksy.com/items/2954378 How to Make a Leather Journal with Keith Smith's Coil Spring Sewing, PDF