Sculptural Mica Book Thursday evening 6:30 - 9:30 $200 Daniel Essig Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Technique and Project
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This is a 9 hour workshop taught Thursday evening and Friday.
Learn to work with the remarkable material mica. We will use both the natural form of this many layered silicate mineral and a man made mica sheet. We will construct our book exploring various techniques that emphasize the unique qualities of this material.
I will teach a variety of binding and hinging methods that will enable us push our books beyond the simple book form.
Materials fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Supply List:
Assortment of Mica
Waxed linen thread
Needles
PVA glue
Other misc. materials or tools needed to complete the project- Ruler
- 4-6 inch plastic square
- Awls
- White bookbinding glue
- Glue brush
- Sturdy Scissors
- Assorted bulldog clamps
- Small brayer
- Pencils: wood, mechanical
- Fine line permanent black marker
- ¼" palm chisel
- Exacto knife and blades
- Small cutting matte
- Thin or light weight collage materials: decorative and text papers, photos, insect wings, leafs, feathers, etc.
Questions? Email Daniel at books@danielessig.com
Website: http://www.danielessig.com