In this week-long intensive, students will learn the fundamentals of blind tooling and gold tooling on leather, focusing on straight lines and using a shellac glaire to affix the gold. Line-work is one of the most important, fundamental, and versatile decorative techniques used on tooled bindings, and is used in both traditional and contemporary…
In this week-long intensive, students will learn the fundamentals of blind tooling and gold tooling on leather, focusing on straight lines and using a shellac glaire to affix the gold. Line-work is one of the most important, fundamental, and versatile decorative techniques used on tooled bindings, and is used in both traditional and contemporary designs. Students will also have time to explore the use of curved lines and small decorative tools within a limited scope, and a brief exploration of egg glaire. A final plaquette will be completed using the techniques covered.
This is an introduction for beginners as well as a step forward for those who would like to build on their existing knowledge.The goal of this workshop is to familiarize you with the processes involved and prepare you for further practice.Please bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class. An additional materials fee of $175 is due at the first class. Please bring cash or check. All other tools and supplies are provided. Many of the tools and supplies for Continuing Education classes are available in our school gallery/store. Please call Kristen in advance to place an order or stop by during open hours to browse. Gallery/store hours and other information can be found here.
Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 8:30am-4:30pm. Instructor: Samuel Feinstein BB '12.