Soft Cover Japanese Stab Binding - Lesson Plan Volume 108
Grades 6-12.
A wide variety of artists' books have evolved through the years, from wax and clay tablets, to papyrus and vellum, to the invention of paper. While China actually developed the stab binding, it was Japan that perfected the method, thus earning the recognition for the method. Contemporary artists' books utilize a wide variety of methods and materials.
Students will…
- Explore the versatility of Japanese stab binding.
- Experiment with a variety of materials including handmade papers, binding materials, and book content.