The wood for moulds, ribs and deckles has been seasoned, straightened and trimmed to near final dimensions. At this point I pause to get the necessary tools tuned up and ready to go. (I’ll post general information first, and include more detail at the end for those who are interested). These are current sharpening methodsContinue reading “#2 Sharpen Tools”
Category Archives: Paper Mould Making
#1 Season and Prepare Wood for Moulds, Deckles and Ribs
Mould Frame and Deckle Wood Wood usually contains internal stresses. If the trunk of a tree grows at an angle reaction wood will develop on the bottom or top to strengthen the tree. A windstorm may damage a tree causing different growth patterns, introducing internal tensions. Improperly drying wood can also introduce stresses. None ofContinue reading “#1 Season and Prepare Wood for Moulds, Deckles and Ribs”
#20 Making Laid Facings
For a detailed look at how this loom functions go this site: paper.lib.uiowa.edu/epm*. Here you will find an extensive list of related internet links. Near the bottom of the list select “Z3”. It will take you to a video that I made of the process of making a laid facing on this loom. The qualityContinue reading “#20 Making Laid Facings”
#19 Straightening Paper Mould Laid Wires
Wire can be purchased in coils or on spools. In either case the wire comes off curved. In order to make a laid paper mould facing or backing it is necessary to make it much straighter. Above, a piece of .0226″ diameter 1/2 hard phosphor bronze wire right off the spool resting on some ofContinue reading “#19 Straightening Paper Mould Laid Wires”
Order of Operations
Paper Mould and Deckle Construction Following is a list of the topics I plan to cover as I document some European style moulds and deckles that I am making. As you can see this is a big topic. Some fairly simple steps are covered but others will be rather vast. I won’t follow a strictlyContinue reading “Order of Operations”
Timothy Moore Bookbinding Tools 