Workshop Receipts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master the craft of bookbinding, finishes, and workshop technique with a detailed reference. This third series of Workshop Receipts offers practical guidance on pigments, lacquers, gilding, graining, blocking, and finishing methods, all grounded in historical workmanship.

The book combines clear instructions with notes on materials, tools, and conditions that affect results. It covers preparing leather, vellum, and silk, as well as drying, pressing, and preserving finished work. Rich in step‑by‑step procedures, it helps you execute durable, elegant decorations and bindings.

• Techniques for gilding, glaire, and finishing with dry and wet preparations


• Strategies for graining, blocking, and decorative leather and vellum work


• Practical guidance for bookbinding components, from tools to presses


• Historical context and mechanical details useful to hobbyists and professionals

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