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By cwampole Posted on May 18, 2015May 18, 2015

Fore-edge painting

This is the sketchbook in which I try to draw world maps (without looking at references).  The results are pretty humbling, so I looked at a map for the painting. … Continue reading Fore-edge painting

Categories: Research, StudioTags: art history, book art, DIY, interactive art
By cwampole Posted on January 30, 2015February 9, 2015

Studio upgrade

I have wanted to build a proper rack within which to store my canvases for years.  I knew it would free up a lot of studio space while giving me … Continue reading Studio upgrade

Categories: StudioTags: DIY, studio storage, woodworking
By cwampole Posted on July 16, 2014June 26, 2018

From the archives: an old storage attempt

My recent task has been to decide how to display these paper dolls.  Months ago, I tried making an altered art history book into a popup display for paper dolls. … Continue reading From the archives: an old storage attempt

Categories: StudioTags: appropriation, boxes, craft, DIY, paper dolls
By cwampole Posted on March 24, 2014March 24, 2014

DIY digression: bookmaking

One of the purposes of this blog is to sort through and prioritize intriguing notions and sources.  I have an ongoing fascination with investigating how things work.  (Hint:  that’s a … Continue reading DIY digression: bookmaking

Categories: ResearchTags: craft, DIY, paper, paper engineering, wax, wax seals
By cwampole Posted on March 24, 2014March 24, 2014

DIY digression: letterpress

The Firecracker Press sold me on the sheer excellence of letterpress art.  If you’re ever in St. Louis, check them out for good design, poetry readings, edible printed tortillas, and … Continue reading DIY digression: letterpress

Categories: ResearchTags: craft, DIY, letterpress, paper, printmaking
By cwampole Posted on March 5, 2014July 17, 2014

Perforation

Until today, I only knew one way to perforate paper (without some mysterious steampunk machine). Pounce wheel (Not everyone knows about these things, so I’ll describe them first.  I doubt … Continue reading Perforation

Categories: ResearchTags: DIY, paper, paper engineering

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