| Case Folder (Online)

With step-by-step guidance from Joelle Webber, create a Case Folder that can be used to collect photographs, prints, ephemera, collaged pieces & more.

Note: This workshop will be held in a live, online format utilizing the Zoom platform.
Class meets on Saturday, Oct 12 from 1-4pm ET.

The Case Folder is a great structure to collect photographs, prints, ephemera, and collaged pieces, oriented vertically or horizontally. A protective structure that can be used as a working storage folder, or dressed up with added content and interleaving to present as a portfolio.

Watch Joelle Webber as she creates the case folder designed to protect a collection, with a series of inner paper flaps that artfully fold in, and bound within a traditional case cover. This box design can be tailored to the size and number of items you would like to protect and present.

In this class, we will learn the importance of material grain, archival materials, and ‘measuring from the reality’.  Binding the folder will include creating the inner paper folder, tips to glue out tricky papers, how to wrap book board with book cloth, and other techniques to complete this archival protective box. This workshop also comes with step-by-step Class Notes, including Suggested Material Links and Tools Needed.

In this 3-hour class, Joelle will describe the process in detail, encouraging students to ask any book arts-related questions. Joelle has been learning in the book arts for over 40 years and working as a binder for over 25 years. She has many tips to set yourself up for success in your binding projects.

Suggest Materials List

The links to these suggestions are to help you understand the weight of the materials needed.

• The collection of work you want to build your box around
• Interleaving (optional): https://www.talasonline.com/Satin-Vellum-Paper. Satin vellum paper. The 30 lb is less likely to dimple, leaving white marks.
• Inner box papers: https://www.talasonline.com/St-Armand-Colored-Papers. Sturdy, but pliable cover-weight paper that does not crack when folded.
• Book Board: https://www.talasonline.com/Davey-Binders-Board?quantity=1&size=930&thickness=28. The .07 is plenty thick for smaller items – get a thicker board for bigger projects.
• Book cloth: https://www.talasonline.com/fabrics-and-leather/bookcloth. I would suggest a paper-backed fabric like Asahi, Cialux, Duo, or Iris.
• PVA glue: https://www.talasonline.com/Jade-711.

Tools required

• cutting mat
• ruler
• retractable blade
• pencil
• awl
• bone folder
• paper knife
• glue brush
• waste glue papers (glossy magazine)
• wax paper or cooking parchment paper 
• scissors

Images by Joelle Webber.