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Edward Patrick Kranz
Jan 20, 20242 min read
The Two-Needle Ethiopian Coptic Binding
Unlike traditional Coptic bindings, the Ethiopian variation employs two needles, each carrying a separate end of the thread.
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Edward Patrick Kranz
Jan 17, 20248 min read
Ancient Papyrus Scrolls: Materials, Production, Grades, Writing, and Usage
...papyrus plant and sheet-making process, scroll construction methods, the papyrus trade and grading systems, writing conventions...
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BOOKFORGE
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Highlight Reel: Egyptian Papyrus Scroll Recorded Live Demonstration
This past weekend, I presented the first BOOKFORGE live demonstration of 2024: Egyptian Papyrus Scrolls.
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BOOKFORGE
Dec 28, 20233 min read
The 411 on Bookbinding Adhesives
Learn how to create wheat paste, starch paste, and methylcellulose adhesive for bookbinding and restoration.
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Edward Patrick Kranz
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Exploring the Art of Dragon Scale Binding
Discovering a lost art being revived in China, the Dragon Scale Binding!
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