Black Oak Bindery / is on Nostr

Bookbinder specializing in leather bound journals inspired by D&D.

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2024-06-07 20:19:53

This is my first homework submission for a fine binding diploma program I'm going through.
I'm usually pretty good about moving past mistakes and knowing I can do better next time but damn did this book cause all the anxiety of having it graded! 😬
It's a book of Celtic myths. I wanted to express the darker nature of myths, hence the color scheme.
#handmade #bookbinding #magic #artistsonmastodon
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2024-05-12 16:01:52

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Thank you and thanks for all the reposts!

2024-03-14 19:51:45

Test plaquette for some design ideas. This is an onlay of painted okawara paper. I'm intending to wrap one around the full width of the actual book. So far it has stuck really well. I also played around with sprinkling and burnishing foil on the leather. I really like the effect but not sure that it's right for this design.
#artisanmade #bookartist #bookbinder #celticknot #art #artistonmastodon
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2024-02-21 18:32:43

“The real story isn't half as pretty as the one you've heard.”
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
I loved the folktale quality to this book and sought to reflect that in the design by using a lot of pattern. The story also has motifs of silver turning into gold and ice & fire.
#Bookbinding #Fantasy #Bookstodon #artistsonmastodon #FantasyArt
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2022-11-22 18:01:51

Doing another #introduction post because I changed instances so bear with me if you've already seen this!
Hello! I'm Holly. I'm a bookbinder that makes leather bound journals. I love all things #Fantasy, #Scifi, and #TTRPG, so my books all look like spellbooks and most of the are #DnD inspired.
I'd love to connect with other binders, TTRPG fans, and craftspeople!
#Bookbinding #Art #MastoArt #Craft #Witch
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