It is clear that I need much more experience in each of the areas required for my book. I was really floundering around as I made paper. I am sure I will improve though. Another area that requires practice is printing. In preparation for the trip I am taking to Italy, I am making additional mini-books as gifts/mementos for my cousins. Although there are still printed pieces available from the work I did at Penland, I need more variety so I set up the press. It took about an hour to make four prints from one of the blocks I made at Penland.
I was unhappy with the results. First, my press doesn't create enough pressure to make really good prints from this kind of artsy surface. Second, my inks were too gummy to give me the kind of impression I wanted. However I had one sheet that I can use to make the illustrations for the little books. And I got more practice!
Next I should spend some time printing with type. Binding is another skill that is going to take a lot of work. That will probably require a class.
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