Bookbinding: Drying Flowers In The Microwave
Dried leaves and flowers can be sandwiched between two mica or glass sheets and used for book embellishment. This is how I dry flowers in the microwave using microwave-safe plates instead of expensive devices. This will definitely not work on all flowers but, even in my limited garden, there are plenty that do work. On […]
Bookbinding: Miniature Book With Glass Bevel Cover
I made this miniature book from our 2″ X 3″ Glass Bevels.
Soldering: Glass Faced Photo Charms
The key to this kind of soldering is practice and understanding how the solder should flow. If it flows too slowly (kind of blobby) the heat is too low. If it just burns off or runs away quickly, it’s too hot. Cut-up photos or other ephemera to the same size as the glass. Consider […]
Bookbinding: Fall Copper Miniature Book
I wanted this miniature book sewn with proportionately light thread so I used our 2-ply waxed thread. The book is The Language of Selected Flowers and Plants. The covers are enameled copper and the spine is goat skin. Dimensions are 1-13/16″ H X 2″ W