CAITLYN THOMPSON ORIGINAL BOOKBINDING, BOX MAKING, AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Friday, February 26, 2010

Brown University Diploma Clamshell Box with built-in Cradle




Pulling the ribbons tight and horizontally raises the cradles,
which otherwise lie flat.

Green Galaxy Mini Clamshell Box - 3 x 3 x 2 in



Classy protection case

$35

CTO Painted Cloth


Butter Mini Clamshell Box - 3 x 3 x 2 in




$35


White Striped Pink Mini Clamshell Box - 3 x 3 x 2 in





$35


Melon Mini Clamshell Box - 3 x 3 x 2 in





$35


Blue-Gold Mini Clamshell Box - 3 x 3 x 2 in





$35


Jewelry Box - Made to Order





$175

Jewelry NOT included

Double French Tray Clamshell Box





Trays fit 4 x 6 index cards

French Tray Clamshell Box







Suitable for 4 x 6 Photographs and Postcards

Sawdust Green Italian Longstitch






Black Italian Longstitch



Historic Longstitch with Wooden Spine



Commuter Rail Adventures






To my fellow commuters, these volumes are designed to pass the time and enjoy the rides.

One can only hope for some fun or an adventurous snooze on the hungry rides home.

Quarter Binding



Blank Journal

Postage - Flatback - 6 x 8.5 in



Link Stitch Binding


The link stitch is similar to the Coptic in appearance however the process is completely different. There are five sewing stations in this structure and typically a soft cover is used. It opens flat just like a Coptic binding but you can find this stitch hidden beneath cloth or in other adhesive-inclusive structures.


Coptic Stitch Bindings


Below are some examples of the Coptic Stitch. This is a non-adhesive binding, meaning that the structure is only held together by the linen thread I used. Don't worry it's strong. Way back when, folks used to traditionally use wooden boards as covers. Holes are created (by either punching or drilling depending on the cover material) in the sides and through the edges of the boards where the thread will enter and eventually be hammered into place.