Fundamentals of Blind and Gold Tooling on Leather

In this week-long intensive, students will learn the fundamentals of blind tooling and gold tooling on leather, focusing on straight lines and using shellac glaire to affix the gold.  Line-work is one of the most important, fundamental, and versatile decorative techniques used on tooled bindings, and is used in both traditional and contemporary designs.  Students will also have time to explore the use of curved lines and small decorative tools within a limited scope.  A final plaquette will be completed using the techniques covered.

This is an introduction for beginners as well as a step forward for those who would like to build on their existing knowledge. The goal of this workshop is to familiarize you with the processes involved and prepare you for further practice.