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GILDA AND HENRY BLOCK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Artist Books

Instructor: Wennie Huang

List of Materials

Suggested Weekly Materials*

Surfaces
  • Assorted materials for artists book interiors
  • paper
  • fabric
  • envelopes
  • old books that can be cut up
  • ribbon
  • magazines
  • cardboard
  • packaging
  • Old collages you would like to make into artist’s books
  • Photo copies of photos or found imagery you would like to incorporate into artist’s books
  • Any stiff matboard surface for harder covers
  • Specialty papers like Japanese papers you would like to use on decorative covers
  • 9" x 12" or 11" x 14" Bristol Board Pad (bring a few sheets per class, depending on the type and size of book
Adhesives
  • Glue Stick (permanent is better than washable)
  • Lineco PVA Glue 8 oz.
  • Artists Tape
Cutting
  • X-acto type knife with a supply of blades
  • Cutting mat (12” x 18”)*
  • 1 pair of good scissors
  • 12” or 18”metal ruler with cork or rubber backing
Folding and Assembling
  • Bookbinder’s Awl
  • Bookbinder’s Needle
  • Linen Thread
  • Bone Folder
Drawing
  • HB Pencil for marking
  • White or kneaded eraser
Painting
  • Black sumi or india ink or Higgins Ink - small bottles
  • Watercolor / Gouache and Acrylic Paints
Brushes
  • A soft rubber brayer (3”)
  • Small foam brushes, 1" - 2"
  • Inexpensive bristle or synthetic brush, 1” and 2” for glue and painting
  • Watercolor Paint Brushes
Suggested Art Supply Stores:

Blick Art Materials
Jerry’s Artarama

Phone: 212.415.5562 | Email: artcenter@92y.org

Contact Us

Phone: 212.415.5562 | Email: artcenter@92y.org

Please note that all 92Y regularly scheduled in-person programs are suspended.