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Comment on Feeling Artsy Today by buechertiger

buechertiger — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:08:12 +0000

Oh, Dinah,

I just found this comment among spam comments. Sorry for that – And thanks for the comment! It is good to hear that you liked my tunnel book post.

Greetings,
Hilke

Comment on Fil Au Chinois now available at Büchertiger Supplies + Sonder-Einführungsangebot für Blogleser by buechertiger

buechertiger — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:03:20 +0000

That is a pleasure to hear, of course! I think you’ll like this French thread. I tried it on several different binding mock-ups, and although it is thicker than the German thread is behaves similarly. It is very slightly waxed (where the German thread is just pressed) but has a similar sheen and touch, can be used without further waxing and it frays less than the German thread and is more abrasion resistant. The colors are a little more natural compared to the Irish linen thread, I guess they don’t bleach them as much before dying (if at all).

Comment on Fil Au Chinois now available at Büchertiger Supplies + Sonder-Einführungsangebot für Blogleser by Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:32:02 +0000

I’m salivating. I’ve been using the German thread I got from you a little while back, and it is absolutely a joy to use. I’m using colors I didn’t even think I’d use that much, but they look fantastic and sew beautifully compared to similar colored linen threads I’ve found elsewhere (that previously I’d thought were high quality… until I used yours!). I’m thinking about which ones of these I want…! I’m so glad you are making these wonderful threads easily available.

Comment on Fil Au Chinois now available at Büchertiger Supplies + Sonder-Einführungsangebot für Blogleser by dinahmow

dinahmow — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:56:14 +0000

That yellow! And the peacock..mmm…

Comment on Yet more experiments with cardboard and dry-point by buechertiger

buechertiger — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:01 +0000

Thank you for your comments! My apologies that it took me so long to approve and answer them. – As you might have guessed, the kids left me little time for myself and what I would like to do…
Special thanks for the link, Amanda, I was indeed looking for some kind of forum or the like. Do you know print people which is also a ning site?

And Ellen, good to hear that you like the thread! This German linen thread was my favorite this far. I just received a new order of – this time French – thread which seems even nicer. Will try it some more and make a lot of photos this weekend.

Oh, and paper work… We Germans do our tax forms at this time of the year. Do I have to say more? And I am not done yet…

Comment on Yet more experiments with cardboard and dry-point by Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:18 +0000

Different ways of hand printing has been on my mind lately. I love to see these examples of what you’ve been doing and reading about how you’ve been working through the process. It’s quite inspirational! And I do enjoy your fishes.

I am glad you’ve had some studio time. And I hope that the office work portion doesn’t have to last too long…!

And speaking of threads, I love the ones I got from you! I find myself wanting to sew books just for an excuse to use them.

Comment on Yet more experiments with cardboard and dry-point by Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:55 +0000

Hi Hilke! It looks as if you are having lots of fun experimenting with drypoint. I’ve only used it a little and am no expert but I love it too. I believe that stiffer ink is more successful for drypoint, so that might be why your thicker ink worked well. I’ve looked around a lot and tried to find more tips for troubleshooting drypoint, but it only seems to be mentioned very briefly in any books I’ve seen. However, do you know about Interaction? ( http://inkteraction.ning.com/ ) It is a ning community for printmakers and if you wanted to ask questions, you would get lots of help there I am sure. Mind you, I can see you enjoy experimenting for yourself, so perhaps you would rather make your own discoveries. I look forward to seeing how you go when you next have a chance to do more of this. (By the way, a fish’s arm is called a “fin”) ;-D

Comment on Du bist min, ich bin din by buechertiger

buechertiger — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:49:00 +0000

Thank you, all! :-)
The eel skin was easy and very pleasant to work with. It is naturally very thin and soft, which makes it perfect for mini books. I bought it on a bookbinder’s fair in Cologne last autumn for making mini books and only had the chance to try for this commission. It comes in many beautiful colors, and I could also imagine using it on larger books as a decorative element.

Comment on Another day with Studio Bliss by buechertiger

buechertiger — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:42:33 +0000

Hi Carol,

thanks for you comment. Well, I guess taking care for two demanding toddlers taught me to use the little time I have more efficiently :-). I fear, however, that there is not much going on at Etsy at the time. Although I do feel quite productive at the moment, there is just so much time, and it has been a while since I made my last book. Actually there is one sitting on my desk with just half a headband, and I can’t seem to find the time to finish it.

Comment on Du bist min, ich bin din by dinahmow

dinahmow — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:02:50 +0000

So tiny! And a lovely wedding sentiment.