Volume 38 - Autumn 2014


 
 

Product & Company News

 
A4 Journal Blocks

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We have added to our range of book blocks, an A4 plain journal. it has 96, unruled 90gsm cream pages, supplied sewn, glued and lined ready to bind. A4 Portrait - 210mm x 297mm (approx. 8" x 12").

 

Only £6.00 each (quantity discounts are available)

The new A4 and other sized journals may be ordered Online - Click Here

 

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

Pentland Goat

We have just introduced the first of two new colours for our popular range of Pentland Goat. The new P40 - Teal, is an attractive green/blue turquoise shade.

pentland

The full range of Pentland Goat can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

Stainless Steel Set Squares

As well as the smaller sized set-square, we are now stocking a larger version. These set-squares will enable you to cut straight and accurately. They come with a convenient grab-handle and are Non-graduated.

setsquare

Available in two sizes:
45° x 45° - 15cm x 21cm - £15.30
45° x 45° - 20cm x 28cm - £17.00

The Stainless Steel Set Squares can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

 

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

Craft Bookbinding

By Linda Orriss

Published by The Crowood Press

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A new edition to our range of publications, '."'".'Craft Bookbinding'."'".' introduces some of the numerous binding styles that can be achieved with little or no experience. From simple structures that can be made with folded paper to the classic case binding. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, clear instructions describe the bindings, which can be adapted to bind books that are uniquely yours.

- Guide to adapting or making tools, plus specialist equipment
- Techniques for handling paper and glue are explained in detail, along with a range of different methods of sewing and a variety of cases to be used as covers
- Ideas for how the different binding styles can be lettered
- Emphasis on best practice so the skills can be developed and used as a foundation for fine binding

Paperback, 96 pages, 242mm x 172mm, 73 colour photographs & 17 diagrams

£9.99 each

Craft Bookbinding can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

 

(subject to shipping charges)

Fizz.......................................

We are delighted to bring you '."'".'Fizz'."'".', a new and exciting range of plain endpapers.

fizz paper

Fizz is a 120gsm, machine made wove end paper. All the shades are made from totally chlorine free (TFC) pulp. Sourced from virgin Swedish wood pulp. They are ISO 9706 long life archival usage and PEFC certified. There are currently 8 shades in the range, but this will eventually increase to 14. The sheet size is 45 x 64cm (long-grain). Fizz will gradually replace the Kaskad range of papers which has been discontinued.

Prices:
Singles - £0.90/sheet
25 to 99 sheets - £0.54/sheet
100 to 499 sheets - £0.48/sheet
500 to 999 sheets - £0.42/sheet
1000 sheets - £0.36/sheet

Fizz can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

 

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

New Archival Repair Goat

This archivally tanned natural grain goat, manufactured using East Indian skins, is ideal for conservation, repair and restoration. It is often used for the re-backing of old sheep and goatskin bindings and upon request, can be supplied with an appropriate embossed grain. This leather can now be supplied dyed to a Dark Brown (R1) or Dark Tan (R8) and is suitable for further dyeing by the binder.

Average Skin Size: 0.60 - 0.70m² (6½ - 7½ft²)
Approx. Cut Size: 65 x 75 cm
Standard Substance: 1.0 mm
Colours available: Dark Brown, R1 and Dark Tan, R8
Grades: II, III and IV

Prices for single skins:
Grade II - £102.00 per skin
Grade III - £89.00 per skin
Grade IV - £57.00 per skin

Quantity discounts are available

The Archival Repair Goat can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

(subject to VAT where applicable)

 

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