Birdie's Bindings

Happy #halloween !

#bookbinding #booksky #spooky

A new #tudor pamphlet has been added to my #etsy shop (link in bio). Another poem reprint from 1535, this time 'A complaint of them that be too soon married'.
Choose with or without a vellum cover.

#bookbinding #craft #booksky #books #rennaissance #reenactment #livinghistory #history #facsimile

The best Vinted purchase? I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw someone selling bundles of #bookbinding bookcloth & at good prices.
I couldn't justify buying all 3, but I got the biggest quantity & one of scraps.

Can't wait to try the textured ones!

#craft #booksky #notebook #journal

These are a few of my favourite sounds! The joys of #bookbinding and a little bit of #asmr for you. Turn the volume up for ultimate satisfaction 😉

#notebook #journal #bookbinder #booksky #pamphlet #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #rennaissance #history

A unicorn watermark in one of the oldest European paper sheets. Source: https://memoryofpaper.eu/apccv/apccv.php?Signatura=1475.1

Just a 1399 unicorn watermark from a paper manufacturer from Valencia to make your day. Friends of #paperhistory know that these paper sheets of around 1400 are among the first sheets of European paper to appear on the market. European #bookhistory was a different game afterwards. #skystorians

Thank you! ☺️

Sometimes I wonder whether I should be allowed near sharp objects going by the number of silly accidents I've had 😬

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I'm supporting this year’s BBC Children in Need by donating a signed copy of my Tudor novel, Out of the Ashes: A Queen Jane Seymour novel to the highest bidder.

🖋️ To win, click the link and place your bid: www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

#BBCChildrenInNeed #EmpowerThroughReading

The latest facsimile commission is on its merry way to my friend who will be participating at the #livinghistory event at Athelhampton House next week!
If you're visiting, then keep your eyes peeled for the #book

#bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #booksky #athelhampton #dorset

I will not discuss my private business affairs in public.

Thanks! Yes, I only sell through Etsy.

Something for #tudortuesday a little peek at my reprint of the 1535 pamphlet 'The Nutbrown Maid' currently available in my #etsy shop.

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A new pamphlet coming soon! Another 16th century text printed on laid paper & with two binding options: a simple pamphlet, or one with a vellum cover.
Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available.

#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history

Take a look at one of the #medieval style longstitch journals I've recently made. Now available in my #etsy shop (link in bio).
Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper.

#bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft

Henry VIII’s own copy of the Bishop’s Book of 1537, complete with his annotations. On display in @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Treasured exhibition. It’s fascinating to see his mind at work in this way #henryviii #treasured #tudor #tudors

These photos show some of the process of rebinding a #facsimile to give it a cover that suits the period of the original text. In this case, an early C16th copy of The Abbaye of the Holy Ghost.
All part of the services I provide!

#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history

A quick look at my #bookbinding set-up and 'shop' at the Haddenham event on Saturday.

#booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery

I have some new items in my #etsy shop!

#Medieval longstitch leather bound journals.
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'Here Begynneth ye newe Nutborune Mayd upon ye passion of cryste' (The Nutbrown Maid), a 1535 pamphlet reprint of a satirical poem.

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#bookbinding #booksky #history #livinghistory

A few pics of the event I did at Arkenstall Village Centre in Haddenham, Cambs. on Saturday 11th.
A friend organised this fundraiser, & it was so much fun. Lots of lovely visitors to talk to, & I was able to make progress on some projects.

#18thcentury #bookbinding #livinghistory #history #booksky

Made my 1st history pamphlet! It's a reprint of a 1535 text & soon available on my Etsy shop.

Printed on 100gsm laid paper, sewn with waxed linen thread & slighter smaller than A6. Perfect for #reenactment or anyone who is a connoisseur of #history

#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #livinghistory

Thank you!

Thanks for the heads up! I shall bear this in mind and do some practice pieces first. I've not used one this size before.

A new #bookbinding finishing tool arrived just the other day. Isn't she pretty?!

#decorative

A special #book for the person who gifted me items made by their sister & gold foil from their father. I used some to create a keepsake to treasure. As an artist themselves, a sketchbook seemed fitting.
I tried new techniques with this: foiling, coptic binding & adding ribbon.

#bookbinding #craft

Some friends and I will be participating at this event this Saturday!
I will be an 18th century bookbinder for this one, with many projects on the go, and selling my wares too.

#bookbinding #reenactment #Cambridgeshire

Sunday was very exciting. I won on ebay, for a good price, a huge bundle of #bookbinding things from someone who's late-wife used to bind.
There's lots of tools/stamps; a few other binding bits; a tonne of leather (alas most too thick); and, not pictured, a Dryad guillotine.

#haul #bookbindingtools

A lovely little project is on the cards for this weekend.

#bookbinding #booksky #memories #heirloom #craft #gift

Oh my, I've reached 100 followers, thank you! It's much appreciated 😊

I am on other socials too, if you want to follow those. Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Just look for @birdiesbindings

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He sure is!

The first of Bert's Top Tips!

#bookbinding #howto #toptips #booksky #jellycat