MATERIAL LIST:
*The item in bold is the necessity. I’ve listed my recommendations in terms of brands, but if you have something similar, bring it along! You can always get the exact item I listed with your 20% discount at the store if your version doesn’t work (except the paperback book, of course).
· Paperback copy of a book you love – we will be ripping the covers off of the book, so please don’t invest in an expensive new copy! Mass market paperbacks are great for this, or used copies that have some wear and tear. I plan on using a “Barnes & Noble Classic” copy of Don Quixote.
· Boards for covers – I like to use the particle board backing from pads of drawing or watercolor paper I have in my studio, but you can get Davey Board or Book Board if you don’t have those available.
· Bone folder
· Utility knife – I prefer Olfa snap off but any box cutter weight will do, and make sure you have a fresh blade on it and/or some replacements!
· Self-healing cutting mat (I recommend at least 12x18”)
· PVA Glue - 4 oz or more
· Glue brush – foam brushes work well here, or cheap bristle brushes
· Book cloth and decorative paper - you will use this to decorate your front and back covers. Can be patterned, plain, original art, a recycled poster, maps, newspaper, whatever you like! (The only thing that won’t work is unbacked fabric).
· Ruler - 12” is enough, I prefer a cork-backed metal one
· Supplies for creating your cover design – we’ll talk more about this on the first day of class.