A commission for Gibbs Bookbinding to make an edition of pastepapers leads to inspiration in old gilt papers from the 18th century, here created as an edition using modern materials and techniques.
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inspiration: 18th C gold leaf papers |
Paper: Crane's Lettra. Dye: Rit fuchsia, Gold: Modern Masters Olympic gold. Medium: Wheat starch paste.
21"x27", edition of 100
Client: Parenthesis, a journal of fine printing.