The client of Dracula came in to pick up her restored books last week, but she left Dracula with me. As the first edition Dracula and its original cloth/paper covers should be kept together securely, the client decided that a slipcase should be made to house them both. The set of original covers is basically a mere paper, so I made a separate folder for it as well. The only thing the client said to me in terms of design was, "As long as you don't use a color like beige or something out of place, whatever you do should be adequate." Well, in order to be perfectly safe, I could just make everything in black buckram and call it quits, but it just seemed too boring. So I accented a couple of minor sections in lipstick red, and lined the folder with black silk moire which has sort of like, a tuxedo feel to it. I hope she approves of what I chose..
This is beautiful...I'm jealous...:)
ReplyDeleteCould you share the cover making process?
Thanks Cihan.
DeleteWell, I'm assuming that you are talking about the folder? As you see, it's extremely simple in construction, so I'm sure you can make one without my instruction. If you ask me a specific question about the process that you aren't sure about, I can answer it.
Hi,
DeleteMy bad, i write my question at wrong place:) I mean the book cover.
I haven't had time to make a case making tutorial, but I will.
DeleteI like reading the details you write down here.You consider many factors like the color during the making process.I always believe that considerations on details is very important!
ReplyDeletehuhu:)
Yup, "consideration" is the key. We have to consider and pay attention to every detail and aspect of our work as craftsmen, but more important thing is, we have to have a sincere consideration for the book itself and for the owner and future handler of the book. The client came in to pick up this work yesterday, and according to my master, she liked it very much. Whew, I'm relieved!
Deleteben fatfo.
ReplyDeleteciao da Giorgia
Molte grazie!
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