Presenter: JANE MATSUMOTO
Sponsor: INLAND EMPIRE/POMONA VALLEY CHAPTER
About the program: SfC member, Jane Matsumoto, will lead us through a fun program where we'll create a place to store our nibs or to give a gift of nibs! The tri-fold holder with an accordion style center which allows the sections holding the slots for the nibs, to fold out for easy access. Start saving corrugated cardboard, either from packaging or boxes! You will need a small sheet to make one of these nifty nib holders.
About Jane: Jane is a calligrapher, lettering and watercoloring artist from the Bay Area. She was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to San Jose 22 years ago. She has worked in the education of young children for the past 19 years. Jane is passionate about sharing her knowledge, love, and joy for the calligraphic arts.
Questions: Alessandra at iepv.sfcworkshops@gmail.com
THIS FREE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO BOTH MEMBERS and NON_MEMBERS.
Things you will need for Jane’s Nib Holder Session
Solid Cardstock
W: 4-1/4” x H: 7”
W: 4-1/4” x H: 8-1/2”
W: 4” x H: 4-1/2” (will be cut into thinner rectangles)
Designer Cardstock or Marbled Paper or Patterned Paper (thicker paper makes this holder more sturdy)
W: 4” x H: 6-3/4”
W: 3-3/4” x H: 3-3/4” (will be cut into thinner rectangles)
Corrugated Cardboard (from a box)
W- 4” x L- 4-1/2” (the holes go across the top (4”) and will be cut into thinner rectangles)
Test the holes with a few different sized nibs to make sure the nibs fit well in the slots.
Supplies
Paper Trimmer or Cutting Mat, ruler with thick edge or metal edge, X-acto knife or similar cutting tool
Scissors
Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board or similar tool for scoring lines
Scor-Tape or similar double sided tape or favorite glue
Additional Materials for closures
Magnets
Ribbons / Twine
Button and twine
Wax seal, lighter or similar flame, 2” x 2” piece of parchment paper (I will demo a quick trick)
"These are links to supplies that I will be using during the workshop. Please try to use what you already have. I recommend that you take the workshop first, see what I use, and then look into getting additional supplies. These are only suggestions."
Scor Pal Tape (double sided sticky tape) - this one is 1/2" wide. There are options.
Basic Grey magnetic snaps - this one is the large size. If you prefer the smaller size, you will need to purchase it as a set.
Natural Jute Twine
Cotton Baker's Twine - for those that prefer softer twine
1/8" satin ribbon
Natural Coconut Shell Buttons
Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy - this one is a mini version. There are different sizes and they look different to mine. Mine are not scored at 1/8ths. You can use a paper trimmer such as a Fiskars with a scoring blade (black) or a stylus or bone folder to score the lines.
Corrugated cardboard sheets - this is in case you do not have access to cardboard.
Cardstock 65 lb - no less than this or it will be too thin - or use a file folder
Cardstock 80 lb - a little thicker
Heavy 100 lb cardstock - this is an example of very thick cardstock
Designer Scrapbook paper - this is an example of designer or scrapbook paper
"Wax Seal" - If you like to do closures using the wax seal process, then you will have a preference of materials to use. I like to use a lighter and the wax with a seal. Others prefer the spoon or glue gun method. Again, this is simply another option. Watch the workshop first and then decide if this is an option for you. If you are interested in supplies for this process, here are some suggestions.
Wax options:
Sealing wax sticks
Sealing wax beads
Sealing wax spoon
Seal
Parchment Paper