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Limp Vellum Bookbinding

The Limp (meaning the vellum is not stretched over a rigid board) Vellum Bookbinding course began with a discussion of this 14th century binding style. There is almost no adhesive used in this binding, since there is lots of sewing to hold it together. The binding is made up of a group of signatures which are sewn onto leather thongs using a herringbone stitch. Headbands are also sewn by hand and a cover is cut, folded and punched from vellum.

During the morning break, we got a tour through the NBSS furniture making program. These students were making some amazing and beautiful pieces of furniture.

After the day was over, I trekked the Freedom Trail and went to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.