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Course Detail: C_PRINTFOLDCUT - 2020 - Print, Fold, Cut
Over the course of three sessions you will learn a set of at-home techniques and structures for creating engaging artist's books with little surprises such as storage compartments, peek-through cut outs, and custom patterned paper. In the first session we will learn how to print patterned papers using simple supplies at home. Next, we will explore masu boxes, a folded box structure that can used to create a variety of book objects with storage compartments. And in the last session, we will learn to make a suite of single-page folded book structures and look at how to incorporate cut-outs to take advantage of both sides of the paper.
Supplies you will need:
bone folder
scissors
x-acto knife with blades
metal ruler
cutting surface, such as self-healing mat
1 roll of clear packing tape
glue stick or white glue and small glue brush (optional, but handy)
12 sheets regular printer paper (white or colored) for in-workshop demos
You can complete all techniques using computer paper if needed, but you may also want some additional light to mid-weight, foldable paper for your projects. Look for acid free options if possible.
Some suggestions are:
Strathmore 400 Series 80lb drawing paper
Strathmore 300 Series 70lb drawing paper
Canson drawing or lightweight watercolor paper (such as Foundations 90lb watercolor)
Canson Mi-Teintes colored drawing paper
scrap paper
a few wooden blocks in the 2"x2" to 4"x4" range, such us cut up plywood (If you can't get
wood, cardboard cut into at least 4-5 smaller pieces of the same size will do in a pinch)
Craft foam (sticky back is nice)
https://www.michaels.com/9x12-
or
https://www.michaels.com/prima
or
https://www.joann.com/sticky-b
at least one 4-6" soft rubber brayer
https://www.dickblick.com/prod
piece of Plexiglas at least 9x12, a couple would be best, or one larger one something for moving ink, such as a palette knife, putty knife, spatula or plastic spoon
ink: Option 1: Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink in a variety of colors you like and that you can mix together.
https://www.dickblick.com/prod
(starter pack would work) - These inks print a little more vibrant than the screen-printing inks, and leave a slightly textured surface that you will need to be careful of when using a bone folder
Option 2: Speedball Acrylic Screen Printing Ink in a variety of colors you like and that you can mix together.
https://www.dickblick.com/prod
(starter pack would work, white would be a nice addition) - I like these inks because they dry on the paper with a very, light, smooth finish that folds nicely.
Paper towels or rags for clean-up
dish soap, clear hand soap, Simple Green, and/or Windex for clean-up
In addition to these items you will need an internet connection to log-into the class, preferably on a larger screen such as a laptop or iPad (vs. phone) so you can see the demos.
Please set up your workstation near your computer/iPad so you can follow along. Access to a sink is helpful for clean-up.
Instructor Name: Rachel Church
