Look at this! I actually had the fore site to take process shots for once in my life. I'm not going to lie, large scale bookbinding is intense, precision is key and the glueing...not for the weak at heart, but I'm very excited about how this turned out. Please enjoy the making of a custom hidden screw post portfolio for the very talented Rush Jagoe: Photographer.
:: figuring out the hardware ::
:: positioning the letterpress nameplate ::
:: drying the book under weights, many weights ::
:: pressing the screw post holder ::
:: finished cover ::
:: closed portfolio, with slipcase behind it ::
:: open portfolio ::
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Hi! Thanks for posting these pictures. I'm working on building myself a custom portfolio and these images helped me understand the hardware. Just wanted to let you know I appreciate this post. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. That's how I figured it out. Lots and lots of pictures. Best of luck!
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