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If we had no
winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.
-Anne Dudley Bradstreet
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About Our Kits |
We are very proud of our book kits. We use the finest materials possible and are always on the lookout for new ideas. Each of our kits is a Volcano Arts exclusive. If our name is on it, you'll know that it was handmade right here in the Volcano Arts Studio.
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Our leather is number 1 quality.
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We use nothing but Davey Board, the industry standard. It's 100% recycled and acid-free (neutral pH). We do not use mat board.
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The thread in our kits is always Irish linen - strong and durable.
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Unless otherwise specified, we use 70 lb. text weight paper. It's heavy enough that you can write on both sides without worrying about bleed-through.
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The watercolor paper we use is nothing but Arches.
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Each kit has a 'difficulty rating' that will help you determine if you have the skills for a particular project.
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Unless specifically stated, our kits make full size books, not miniatures.
In Your Words
I love your web site! I think I found it a couple of weeks ago by doing
a search on the web. (I was inspired to learn how to make a Coptic bound
journal after seeing them at a local street fair, so I searched the internet
for directions and help since I had nobody to ask. My first one took about 8
hours, and I'm hooked.) Your site has lots of great pictures and a very
helpful punching cradle I'm looking forward to using. You also offer lots of
pictures, ideas, and variety - 3 sizes of
awls and
2 burnishers -which I
really appreciate. Thank you! I don't buy much over the internet, but I knew
right away that I'd purchase from you. Somebody did a very good job of
designing your site. I may join one of your
swaps some day. :-D -- Anne F.
5/10/04
Since 12/26/03
What's New
Product News
* Cream and Acanthus Book
Cloth
* Tim McCreight's "Boxes and
Lockets"
* Black Back Copper Foil
Tape
* New and Improved Volcano
Arts Folder
* Splash Guard for Glass Grinder
* Copper Foil Tape in 5/32"
* Silver Back Copper Foil Tape
* Weller Smoke Absorber
* Wizling CG Glass Grinder
* Classic 100 Gel Flux
* Glass Bevels in New Sizes
* Book: Kaleidoscope
* Frosted Memory Glass
* Frames for Memory Glass
* 1/16" Brass Eyelets
* 1/16" Eyelet Tool
Sales and Specials
* Page Updated
New in The Muse
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A
Curious Artist's Timeline
* Enamels:
Love at First Sight
By Christine Cox
* Brooch or
Necklace Watch
By Christine Cox
*
An Interview
with: Christine Cox
By Kathy Wasilewski of ISABA
* Wooden Book with
PMC and Glass Inlay
By Christine Cox 6/07
* 1Q 2007 Blank Book Swap
*
Textures and Patinas Book
By Lorna Lawson
*
Video: How to Cut Glass
*
How to Make a Mountain Book by Sally Monahan
*
15th Century Binding
Idea Center
*
Leather and Sterling Silver Book
*
Miniature Enamel Book
* Freeform Peyote Watches
* Class
Swap Photos
* Wood Book with Caterpillar
* How to Clean and Maintain
Soldering Iron Tips
* Correct Blade
Installation in a Saw Frame
Classes
*
Torch Technic
* Photos from Round Boxes
Class
* New Classes up for 2008!
* Photos from
Treasure Bindings Class
* Photos from Bracelet
Technic Class
* Photos from Book Technic 1 Class
* Photos from Art Parts Intensive