Making Mini-books

During my play date with Brenda Schweder I specifically focused on her angled gadgets, since sharp corners are not my forte.

Higher gauge wire is easier to manipulate, but my affinity for 16 gauge steel remains strong.

As I fiddled with the multiple squares a book shape emerged.

At home I played some more.

Sadly the book lovers guide paper is too thick for this design, but it was fun to consider.

Cutting, waxing, inserting and sizing the paper is quite time consuming.

Each type of paper reacts differently to the wax and to the steel wire structure.

So these will be higher-priced pendants or ornaments.

For now, Angel is enjoying her temporary library of a Paris travel guide, a David Copperfield review, a coloring book and a journal.

You may see some other bookish designs as I rip up books and work with scraps.

I am happy to take commissions.

I also want to remake this pendant.

Speaking of reading material, one of my creations is featured in a book. You can order Incite 4: Relax, Restore, Renew right now.