Monday, June 2, 2014. In this video I show two recently rebound Bibles. One was my first attempt at producing a leather lined Bible. Friday, December 13, 2013. In this video I show the newly created Old Testament and New Testament for Mike. It was created by dividing his Bible into two text blocks. Monday, December 9, 2013. Paring Leather and Making Rounded Leather Corners.

Sunday, January 30, 2011. I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1972, with a B. What kickstarted my interest in book construction was a video that I rented entitled,. This book structure below is my very first. In that same time frame I assembled a coupl.

Monday, January 31, 2011. Slip Cover, Pamphlet Stitch Journal. Here is a book construction technique that requires little or no glue. The results can be as elegant or basic as you care to make them. I mentioned in a previous post on Mossgate Journal Cafe. That I would make a tutorial that explained how to make a journal like. My 20 Minute Sketch Book. So here is its sequel. Here are a couple of simple alternative designs, too. To begin the process, decide what size your pages will be.

Sometimes ideas pop into ones head without warning. Best to write them down quickly before they fly away. Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Ever wonder when it was time to quite an activity. I remember seeing this animated short on public television. Given the date it was made, I would have been about 12 or 13. Aurora Oberloh aka Mossgate Journals.

Take the distraction of color out of an image and how do you perceive the same image? Sunday, January 2, 2011. Aurora Oberloh aka Mossgate Journals. This site contains the eclectic musings and meanderings of a book arts addict. Join me in the exploration of book construction and activities involved in journaling. Aurora Oberloh aka Mossgate Journals. Return To Mossgate Journal Cafe. WHAT HABITS ARE BORN OF FEAR? .

Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Italy Adventure, Umbria, Italy 2010. The journal is sewn with exposed double raised cords and kettle stitches at each end. An extra strip of thin bookboard is glued to the spine edge of the front and back covers as a grip which makes the journal easier to grab when removing and placing into whatever I am carrying it in. There are pocket pages sewn in between the watercolor paper sections for miscellaneous items. I thank Edmond, manager of La Romita School of Art, for his kind.

Sunday, January 22, 2012. Arizona Herpetological Society, January 21, 2012. A photo was on display in the classroom of what can happen when bitten by a venomous snake. This image was of a bit finger on day six. And there were other animals besides snakes at the herpetological society. And are these tortoises well fed! .

Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Our assignment was to create a sketch at a coffee house. I found Lux Coffee Bar in Phoenix. Very understated place to say the least. Great muffin and cappuccino! Really enjoyed the experience. I think I am still putting too much into the picture. I need to remind myself that for a sketch, less is more. Aurora Oberloh aka Mossgate Journals. Wednesday, January 26, 2011.