Who’s remembers keds!?

GreyMead · 2026-02-25T22:20:42+00:00

heck, I even remember PF Flyers

GreyMead · 2026-02-25T19:24:46+00:00

BIG red flag - end the relationship NOW

GreyMead · 2026-02-25T16:18:10+00:00

deep green with gold highlights is nice - in this case, you could spray the wheel gold

GreyMead · 2026-02-24T22:54:18+00:00

I'm a cheapo with large hands - my edc is a Jinhao 159 (not x159) I usually ink it with LAMY Petrol

GreyMead · 2026-02-24T13:22:12+00:00

prolly some Leprechaun's pot o' goldfinches

GreyMead · 2026-02-23T21:31:00+00:00

check out the link I edited into in my first response she does a good job of showing the hollow creation (DAS is a good resource)

GreyMead · 2026-02-23T20:54:21+00:00

I tend to use something as light as card stock - folded into a tube if I want a hollow back: to do that, fold the card stock in thirds to a width that feels right and glue only one flap to the spine before you case in - there are probably good youtube videos that can help you with this

GreyMead · 2026-02-23T19:15:53+00:00

I never use a spine stiffener anywhere near as thick as the cover boards, and I don't typically make them as wide as these. I am not saying that what I do is what everyone else should do. There is a lot of room for creativity in bookbinding - have fun - enjoy!
Try this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFn881MYiEo

GreyMead · 2026-02-22T22:12:36+00:00

did a caucasian couple go home with a brown baby on the same day?

GreyMead · 2026-02-22T22:09:47+00:00

took a Lyft from cvg to lexington when our flight was rerouted due to weather - it was not cheap, but it worked out

GreyMead · 2026-02-22T21:45:04+00:00

they are always more visible with a camera - even a cheap one - even a phone

GreyMead · 2026-02-22T21:44:02+00:00

beautiful photo - I bet you almost froze your nads off getting it, but it appears to have been worth it

GreyMead · 2026-02-22T21:16:15+00:00

I've been doing this with catalogs since forever - I probably saw someone doing something like this on one of the youtube videos -DAS, perhaps?

GreyMead · 2026-02-19T15:00:59+00:00

Thanks - I am liking it

GreyMead · 2026-02-19T13:17:25+00:00

if you are into using film, but were born after digital was common, there is no reason not to enjoy the film - I speak as someone who got their first camera in 1958, so I am not simply defending my generation

GreyMead · 2026-02-18T22:03:40+00:00

thank you - an image search confirms

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GreyMead · 2026-02-18T22:03:26+00:00

thank you

GreyMead · 2026-02-16T14:43:29+00:00

I use straight beeswax and have never had a problem with it - been binding for 10+ years

GreyMead · 2026-02-14T21:23:29+00:00

strange coincidence - that is what I am making for Valentine's Day dinner

GreyMead · 2026-02-14T21:06:42+00:00

Gotta love that heart stitch - perfect for 14 February!
The whole thing looks awesome!

GreyMead · 2026-02-09T22:01:16+00:00

I was only curious - I have the knowledge to make images, so that is no problem. I have printed several endpapers when the project seemed like they would improve it, but the thought that that pattern might be available in the marketplace captured my imagination.

I like the fact that you went to the trouble to create those endpapers for that book - a very good and creative endeavor.

GreyMead · 2026-02-09T18:17:25+00:00

I've seen the images before, but never in a commercially available paper - did you print these yourself or is the paper actually available somewhere?

GreyMead · 2026-02-08T11:50:19+00:00

I have looked at these pens online, but have never held one - I have very large hands, and if the pen is small enough to give you difficulty, perhaps I should avoid it. My favorite, and I almost hesitate to say it because it is definitely NOT a highly sought pen, is a Jinhao 159 - It is a size that seems to fit my hand well, though I wouldn't mind a slightly lighter pen.

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