http://wiki.mattski.com.au/ 2026-05-13T17:05:20+00:00 http://wiki.mattski.com.au/ http://wiki.mattski.com.au/lib/tpl/typowiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2023-09-12T06:16:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/about?rev=1694499400&do=diff About Matthew resides in his hometown Canberra, Australia, where he operates a cafe and writes on subjects of interest. He holds a Bachelor of Science (psychology) from the University of Canberra and has worked in the hospitality sector for over fifteen years, gaining extensive experience in front of house operations including within hotels, theatres, function/event venues and cafes. Currently he is developing his skills in bookbinding with the plan to open a bindery one day and endeavours to f… text/html 2024-12-04T03:12:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/act_guild_foil_tooling_workshop?rev=1733281922&do=diff Foil Tooling Workshop TUTORS: DATES: TIME: 9.00am – 12.00pm COST: Members $ INFO HERE What did we do/make? How did we make it? What went wrong? How would I change it in the future? What did I learn? Notes text/html 2024-12-04T02:10:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/based_books_arts_course?rev=1733278224&do=diff Based Book Arts Course (12th August 2023) During this 4.5-hour workshop, participants will get to learn basic bookbinding skills and how to handcraft a hardcover book with French Link stitch. Participants will be able to customise their books by choosing from blank and/or dotted grid pages and from a variety of colours for the cover and thread. Bring home the finished product and use it as a notebook, sketchbook or gift it to a loved one. All materials and tools provided. No experience needed. text/html 2024-12-04T02:12:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/binders?rev=1733278339&do=diff Book Binders A AA B C D E F G Guernsey, Wardley (TBC) H I J K L Leighton, J. & J. 40 Brewer Street, Golden Squ. W. “Special attention to the Restoration and Repairs of Old and Valuable Bindings” M N O P Q R S T U V W text/html 2024-12-04T02:05:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/bindings?rev=1733277935&do=diff Bindings Non-Adhesive: * Pamphlet-stich binding * Japanese Binding * Medieval Limp Binding * Coptic Binding * Belgian Binding * Piano Hinge Binding * Compound Binding * Retchoso Binding Adhesive Binding: * Adhesive Binding (Paperback) * Case Binding (Hardback) * Library Binding (or Hollow-back) * Bradel Binding (German Binding) * French Binding * English Binding (Medieval Binding) * Springback Binding * Fold-Back Sketchbook Other * Loose page binding text/html 2024-12-04T03:17:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/courses_and_education?rev=1733282229&do=diff Courses and Education Completed 12.08.2023: Based Books Arts - Case Binding Course 04.11.2023 - 05.11.2023: NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders Course for Beginners 09.03.2023: Canberra Craft Bookbinders Guild - Foil Tooling Workshop 22.06.2024 - 22.06.2024: NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders: Course Level 2 29.06.2024 - 30.06.2024: NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders: Course Level 3 Up Coming text/html 2024-12-04T02:29:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/diary?rev=1733279369&do=diff Diary * Notes * September 2023 * October 2023 * November 2023 * December 2023 * January 2024 * February 2024 text/html 2024-12-04T02:11:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/endband?rev=1733278274&do=diff Endbands Two Colour Front Bead Headbands The Monastic Endband The Monastic Endband<https://www.philobiblon.com/bibliography-endbands.shtml> References * <https://www.philobiblon.com/bibliography-endbands.shtml> * <https://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/special/exhibitions/cover-to-cover/headbands/> * <https://abindingpassion.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/the-monastic-endband/> text/html 2024-12-04T02:11:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/framework?rev=1733278303&do=diff This page is still underdevelopment and contains copied information still due to be referenced. Learning Framework Still in development, the following is the basis for my learning journey, incorporating all aspects of the practical side of bookbinding. text/html 2025-02-15T08:09:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/german_binding?rev=1739606950&do=diff Bradel Binding (German Binding) text/html 2024-12-04T02:12:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/glossary?rev=1733278376&do=diff Bookbinding Glossary A B Bookblock Book cloth C Cave Paper D Dog ear Double fan E Endbands See Endbands. End paper F Fore edge The front edge of a book opposite the spine. G Grain direction - H Head - Headbands See . Hinge Hinge gap text/html 2024-12-04T02:13:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/history?rev=1733278401&do=diff Bookbinding History text/html 2024-12-04T04:15:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/home?rev=1733285744&do=diff Thomas St. Bindery Welcome to my PLE for bookbinding. As there are no longer opportunities (in Australia) to become a bookbinder through an apprenticeship or undertake courses that are more than a few days long, I decided to turn to the resources of the internet and develop my own learning journey. Utilising youtube, books, the practical hands-on course where available, and the knowledge base of local guilds and societies. I hope to not only develop my skills but create a text/html 2024-12-04T03:07:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/nsw_guild_bookbinding_course_level_2?rev=1733281659&do=diff NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders: Level 2 TUTORS: Avril Makula & Monica Oppen DATES: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June 2023 TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm COST: Members $290; Non-members $320 Maximum 6 students. If you are interested in this course contact us on info@nswbookbinders.org We will put your name of the pre-booking class list and contact you when bookings open. text/html 2024-12-04T03:08:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/nsw_guild_bookbinding_course_level_3?rev=1733281695&do=diff NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders: Level 3 TUTORS: Avril Makula & Monica Oppen DATES: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June 2023 TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm COST: Members $290; Non-members $320 Limited to 6 students If you are interested in this course contact us on info@nswbookbinders.org We will put your name of the pre-booking class list and contact you when bookings open. text/html 2023-10-17T07:10:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/oxford_world_classics?rev=1697526614&do=diff N.B. This page is currently a working progress. Oxford World Classics The World’s Classics are a pocket book series of 610 titles that were published between 1901 and the mid-1970s. They are recognisable by their compact size (4” x 6”) and blue-cloth hardcover, usually with the OUP crest imprinted on the front cover, and colourful dust-jacket designs. Though many variants were published over the years, including green-cloth, maroon coloured cloth and various leather editions. Below is a simpl… text/html 2024-12-04T02:34:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/pamphlet_stitch?rev=1733279687&do=diff Pamphlet-stich binding A pamphlet book is a single signature (or section) booklet most often using a three or five-hole sewing method. Pamphlet books can have no cover, a soft cover, or a hard cover text/html 2023-09-14T12:30:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/resources?rev=1694694601&do=diff Resources & Bibliography Conservation Websites * Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material * NYPL Blog ---------- Graphic Design Websites * 6 Graphic Design Principles You Need To Master Today text/html 2024-12-04T02:13:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/stitches?rev=1733278423&do=diff Bookbinding Stitches French Link Stitch Kettle Stitch text/html 2024-12-04T02:13:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://wiki.mattski.com.au/doku.php/tools_materials_and_equipment?rev=1733278438&do=diff Tools, Materials and Equipment Book cloth Arbelave Buckram is a very robust 'Library Buckram' cloth with a nicrocellulose finish. Any accidental spills of PVA can be easily removed and marks due to use similarly cleaned off. Chelsea cloth is suitable for full bindings. It is a lighter cloth to the Arbelave Buckram and a smaller colour range.