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| prototype cover |
I've been in the process of making my book "Transparent" and had a copy ready to show our fellow BAO members at our meeting recently ( http://bookartobject.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/taking-bao-offline-in-brisbane.html I'm posting this to let everyone know how important it was to me to make a prototype and get peer advice before committing myself completely to finishing the process of making the whole edition. Afterwards, I realised there were changes I just had to make, as the cover was just too weak and prone to damage.
I had dipped the card in a molten mixture of beeswax and parrafin at 220F so that the wax becomes an integral part of the card. I was then able to scratch the surface and rub in oil based pigment which I wiped back to leave the etching like marks. I realise these will all be a little different in each cover but hope they will still be considered an edition. If you are interested where the scratches and marks came from check out my blog http://jackoudyn.blogspot.com.au/
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| cover into wax |
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| before and after scratching |
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| a cover in progress |
After cutting the image into the card I thought it might weaken it but made the first book anyway. When I saw others in the group handle the book for the first time, I realised the weakness was real and now I will change it.I am so glad I had the opportunity to test my prototype and make adjustments.So back to the drawing board in that area.
10 comments:
How very interesting to see your process in detail. Trial copies of anything always cause me anxiety and fear of doom! Yeah, I know, I'm a coward. But I wish I had the opportunity of seeing your prototype, I like the results very much.
Your prototype was wonderful Jack, and these little improvements that you're able to make to the strength of the cover will be worthwhile.
lucky little triallers..... I look forward to seeing how things eventually turn out (very intriguing so far!)
How fascinating. Like ronnie I am really looking forward to the final outcome.
Like Helen, I thought the prototype was wonderful. I do think the improvements will add to the structural soundness of the book and make it even more wonderful. Glad I got to see a little sneak preview!
Like Helen, I thought the prototype was wonderful. I do think the improvements will add to the structural soundness of the book and make it even more wonderful. Glad I got to see a little sneak preview!
Yes, the other BAO members were, indeed, lucky to be a part of this.
Thank you for posting your trials/reconstitutions. Those of us who are not able to "bounce" things off others in the group do appreciate this honest feedback.
great to test things out for sure; hope you are able to work through it; look forward to the results.
This looks so intriguing, would love to see this one in person!
I love your book cover. It is a very bold and intriguing artwork. I love the texture
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