A Storyteller's Compendium - the Epic Novel
Memory is a vital component in who we are. Journey with me as we tackle the stories that are a part of who we are, and create an heirloom for generations to come. Click here to get started!
....you are on your way to telling your most authentic story.
Supplies and more....
Anatomy of a Book + Cutting the Covers
Making Your Own Bookcloth
Texture & Detail with Hand Embroidery
Creating a Finished Edge for Your Cover
Covering Your Bookboard with Fabric [part1]
Covering Your Bookboard with Fabric [part2]
Choosing Paper
Making Cut Paper Choices
Deckled Combo Set-up
Creating a Template for Holes
Adding Holes - the covers
Adding Holes - the covers [part 2]
The Thread
Adding Trinkets During Sewing (part 1)
Adding Trinkets (part 2)
Adding Trinkets (part 3)
The Coptic Stitch Binding - part 1 Attaching the 1st Cover (side view)
The Coptic Stitch Binding - part 2 (top view)
The Coptic Stitch Binding - part 3 [an extra side view]
Stabilizing Your Book + Ribbon Closures
Decorative Endpapers - an alternate for stabilizing your book
Decorative Endpapers - Marbling with Alcohol Inks
Decorative Endpapers - Gelli Papers (part 1)
Decorative Endpapers - Gelli Papers (part 2)
Decorative Endpapers - Floral Doodles
Stabilizing with Endpapers
Getting Started with Gathering
....a gathering of Recipes
...a gathering of Pictures
...a gathering of memory
Adding Characters to Your Story
Photo Transfers & Gel Skins [part 1]
Photo Transfers & Gel Skins [part 2]
Arranging the Timeline to Tell a Story
One More to Consider - Character Timelines
Recreating a Family Tree as a Timeline/Index
The Art of Story
a bit about good storytelling
Conflict, Drama, and Other Things of a Personal Nature
The Story of Art
Reference Photos & Still-Life Set up
...through watercolor illustrations