An artist designer with a talent for binding. Currently learning to be a silversmith and running a small metal studio where we make custom items for a variety of clients. Check out my main website where you will find pictures of my art work and a link to my silver website.
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Here's hoping this channel is still monitored... Do you have a video on fabric covering a wood box that already has clap and hinges on? Before I screw it up...
there is no video for covering a box in fabric with hinged lid. However I will tell you that if I were to do that I would first remove the hinges, keeping them safe to replace them when the lid and base are finished. It will not be a good job and far too complicated to fabric cover a box with the hinges in place. I did cover a wooden chest with fabric for a client and that required wrapping the fabric over the lip of the box and lid so the fabric went inside the chest. The interior was lined with another fabric that had been stretched over panels that were attached inside. The project also had decorative brass nails and brass hinges. It will be easier and more straight forward for you if the hinges are removed before covering as you will have two pieces to cover individually and you will have consistent edges of covering instead of fighting with an attached lid and trying to make the fabric fit around the hinges (which never looks good). Thanks for watching and good luck with the box.
@@Ceropegia Thank you. Both for letting me know there isn't a video of what I'm looking for, and for the help you've provided. I'd thought it would be crazy to attempt a covering with hardware in place. I'm making presentation boxes for my triplet nieces' 18th birthdays next month. I've already completed the suites of sterling jewellery (bracelet, earrings, necklace and ring), thinking I could find ready-made presentation boxes to house all the pieces in one each. Unfortunately I've found nothing but the flimsy recycled cardboard offerings that modern chain jewellery shops put their cheap pieces in. I'd done a few customised necklace gift boxes some 20-30 years ago, but those were decoupage style and paper is much easier to work with than fabric (my hands and eyes were much younger then also). I've done as you suggested, removing hardware, and keeping safe. Masking tape over them first to plot positioning for reattaching, placing screws on tape next to each hinge or clasp hole they've come out of, labelling the tape as to which box, etc. I've decided to use velvet on the outer box base, lid and display cushion and add a thin, removable decoupaged liner over paint for the inside. I thought that would be easiest rather than fighting fabric to cover the inside and the hassle of fabric on fabric when moving the cushion about. It's also meant I could pencil mark the inside as to front and rear for hardware replacement, then I can pop a last bit of paint over those small markings before placing the lining tray inside. The trials of being a perfectionist... I do rather like the sound of the chest you mentioned doing for a client. I may well put something similar on my (ever-increasing) project list for myself. I saw a striking red wet-look suede in my local fabric supplier that would make for a bold statement steamer trunk style storage box in my lounge room. Again, thank you for your reply and help.
This video series is so helpful, I made a box by following along back in December and it worked great. Would this same method work if one wanted to cover the box using bookcloth instead of paper?
yes, but you may want to line the box with paper for ease of use, for leather books i have lined the slip case with felt... Thanks for watching.
@@Ceropegia Great, thank you!
By far the best step by step tutorial. I am just beginning to take this up and have a few questions. What is that type of hammer called and what is the approximate size of the head. I am using my planishing hammer and it seems a bit too big for the 5” disk that I’m starting out with. Thanks.
That is my planishing hammer, it is 23 mm or just under i inch in diameter. One side has a convex face and the other is a flat face. it weighs 8.5 ounces. I have another one, same size faces and it weighs 11.8 oz either one will be good for the 5 inch disk when you are setting the base. I tend to use the lighter one on 20G metal and the heavier one on 18 to 16 g metal. good luck and have fun. just don't be in a hurry. If you think the hammer is too large for setting the base, raise it a couple more courses before you set the base. I don't do that before I have made three courses of raising and then not again until it is nearly done with the raising. I have just finished teaching a silversmith class this semester at FIT. We have had to alter hammers for raising and planishing. I am planning on making a video of how they are done and used. Thanks for watching.
@@CeropegiaThank you, sir for your words of encouragement. The piano analogy rings true for me and I appreciate your emphasis on patience. I have another question on a raising stake. I think in one of your other videos you used a steel pipe. What size would be best for my application? I’ve looked on line and am a bit confused and there are no shops in my area to actually look at what I’d be getting. Could I use a steel pipe instead of a pricey stake?
Wow
As the title says , Perfect
Your videos have been so incredibly helpful! I have a box made and covered that I want to place a foam insert inside of to display some items, but I'm having trouble with deciding on how to cover the insert itself without it being too bulky... any advice would be greatly appreciated💚
I can't be sure why this popped up in my recommended list but I can be sure that I find it to be truly amazing to watch. Just one question if I may. As are tamping your products into shape, how do you avoid stretching it so thin that it penetrates?
The metal is being moved not thinned, I start with a 20 gauge disk and when the beaker is finished it is still 20 gauge no matter where you measure. It may tend to get a little thicker at the rim but that's not been the case for me and most silversmiths. The cross peen hammer is moving the metal up as the diameter of the piece diminishes. Sometimes it does feel like magic. Thanks for watching.
@@Ceropegia Wow. Thanks. That also looks like magic. In the Episode . . . Start by Sinking, at the 1:33 mark, you state: "What I'll be doing is stretching the metal by striking from the outside . . . " From my somewhat limited knowledge of metal work, I'm not sure how you can be stretching the metal without making it thinner. But I will take your word for it. Cheers
İ want to make this busnes our conutry in Azerbaijan
Hi.what white glue are you using to bond board that fast? is it a wood glue or some super tacky type PVA.
Please watch Glue and Roller Basics, all questions answered there. Thanks for watching.
Yeah I saw that video after browsing your channel I was unaware PVA can bond bourd I usually use contact adhesive great stuff and great work..
great job
Just what i needed Right now. And its explained perfectly. Thank You!
Wow youre so talented! I wish i could do that.
Oh my gosh thank you so much! I bought a antique wooden jewelry box that is over 4 feet tall. The liner in it was an ugly brown and the wood itself was brown so I decided to remove the liner and paint the jewelry box glossy white and add a black velvet liner. I've been struggling to get the liner perfect and this video is exactly what I needed to help me!!! I knew I needed to trace the drawers but I couldn't figure out how to do it exactly like I was thinking about. Thank you so much!!!!
what glue are you using
Please watch my Glue and Roller Basics video It will answer and more. Thanks for watching.
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Where could I buy this type of table?
the "table" is a Jacques Shear or simply a board shear. If you are in the Northeast of America you could call or write to Ernest Schaeffer in Union, New Jersey. He deals in older equipment. If you are in another country try at a deaaler of older graphic arts or bookbinding machinery. Thanks for watching. There is a new one on Ebay ($850 plus Shipping) at www.ebay.com/itm/266508436583?itmmeta=01HRNSXPXQYFK7YQ39XZS3WYZN&hash=item3e0d240467:g:QrwAAOSw9nhlU4PV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4M4%2BoMrjQZPcw9SRDEWIv4f4sR%2FeRgwu4GtM%2BVUyQfoEgRXUWoYPpXABxzGikRAN1m0dFZRoQ978msQ2Z5AYbL8J1r%2FXMwe9PshxWPuu7Lnfjoql3xnlP%2FXcSTRtRtTuc98v4gW4voA8WP31d%2BV%2F1Kr%2F4UekgZHcAnT%2Bkl%2BNl67zgBmJOyqUVmwXfpa7t7ofXm54xosxD42vA4K2o7%2BB02Z2XOMrYPuw8B%2BfYsmSSqWtsu%2Bpe%2B06dyK6uMBajQDH5nTmEdJRjWTdOTKsmtqtM58llWeECYn7VsWpZuZLHtx5%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5jv9rnFYw
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why cut 2 bases for the larger tray? At 10m40s "first base... second base"
It is because I am making two boxes, I have only shown one but this was a job for a pair of boxes. Around 13.28 I say "for the second box".
Ahhhh yes - thanks for replying. These videos are invaluable. Thanks for making them.
what type of glue do you use .thanks
Please watch my Glue and Roller basics video. All and more is answered there. Thanks for watching.
Neat thanks 💯💕
Nice! I restore antique metal art objects in NYC for a living. Museum level pieces come through the shop, from Sotheby's and such. Your metal work is way up there.
Hi Sage, this video is helping me so much with a special album I’m creating as a gift. I was wondering if you’d be willing to make a video of how you created those end papers? I’d be happy to tip you for taking the time (and effort)! :-)
well done thanks for guidance
I have been following along so I’m almost finished with my 2 boxes. I started with the perfect bound bookbinding tutorials to bind a memorial book for each of the two young grandchildren of a friend. I made paste papers using your paste paper videos for the book’s end papers and for the box’s lining papers. I appreciate your calm, precise language and economy of movement with only the sounds of the tools engaging with the materials as you work. Excellent tutorials, much appreciation and gratitude. Oh, and I notice you wear a sage colored sweater in your videos, nice touch. ; )
Thank you for your kind message. I enjoy hearing from my subscribers and about their projects. I hope you continue to enjoy this wonderful craft.
What is twin tack? Where can u buy?
It is a graphic arts material like double sided tape in sheet form. You cab use double sided tape, Twintak is easier to handle and place. Ask for it or google it and you should be able to either order it in line or pick it up if you have a good Art Supply place near you. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this. My puppy got sick and died at the emergency vet, so I'm making him a wood box to be laid to rest in. I can do carpentry but didn't know how to line the box so he can rest comfortably.
Sending you lots of love bro, grief is way hard.
Super good instructions, Thankyoy
What kind of brayer do you use for the glue? What a great way to apply glue!
please watch my glue and roller basics video, it answers that and shows the set up for efficient gluing of all kinds of projects. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.
is it just an ordinary triangle one can purchase anywhere! and are you holding it flush with the edge to make the slits?
The triangle is a tool I make, you can get one in my ETSY store SageArt. The orange bar is set so you can make flaps for box covering by setting it at the edge of the small open space, or use the visual width of the bar to cut flaps. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for these video’s. I have watched them each time I need to line big piece jewellery boxes for my daughter for a number of years now. I have kept these video’s all this time and often refer back to them. The boxes look amazing once I’ve finished by the way with your help! Kindest regards from Stromness, Orkney Isles, Scotland 😊
I finished a couple of boxes for my darkroom prints in the past two years and I keep coming back here before making another one. Your videos are so well made, so informative and clear to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I'm glad that the vodeos remain helpful. Stay well and thank you for writing.
How do you measure size of box
How to measure sìzeof box 3:56
How do you mesure size of box
This was great! Exactly what I was looking for..thank you ❤
@ceropegia at 4:03 what are the weights you are using to hold stuff down? I feel that in another video you mention them and where they came from.
They are old engraved steel blocks used by printers to print engraved stationery. A pile of them were being discarded and I collected them, covered them with Skivertex and they have been wonderful compact weights for all my binding needs. If you know of an engraved stationery/business card printer you may be in luck. ( in my stash there are some smaller steel blocks that are about the size of a modest signature, around 2"x.75") Otherwise you might be able to find a similar shaped material in a scrap metal depot.
I've followed you for years on youtube and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you, I have enjoyed making these videos. I hope they will continue to be helpful.
ENSAS students there we are Btw really intrusting video :)
Seems you are doing it backwards. Every single thing I've read or watched says to start in the center and work out. You don't get the wrinkles and folds the way you did by going the opposite way...
What kind of glue is he using? It seems like it’s always sitting there, never drying out or getting clumpy, just waiting for him to use it.
Please watch my glue and Roller basics video. I have put that on my introduction page. Everything is answered there. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the video, I want to make an album, too, and I have a few questions, 1/ What is the advantage of this technique compared to using bolts to join sheets of paper? (when using bolts, we don't need to cut off each second sheet of paper, as we can set small pieces between. And it will require paper scoring) 2/ Does the paper have texture? 3/ How many grams per square meter of paper? 4/ Do you think it useful to add tracing paper between pages? Thank you
1/ What is the advantage of this technique compared to using bolts to join sheets of paper? (when using bolts, we don't need to cut off each second sheet of paper, as we can set small pieces between. And it will require paper scoring) There is no scoring. the books as you can see will open flat. Bolts or screw posts require at least an inch of paper and the books will not open flat as well as having have a bulky, inflexible spine. 2/ Does the paper have texture? I am using Black Stonehenge, grain of the paper runs parallel to the spine. Texture is like a matte paper. I also have videos on making a photo album with white Stonehenge paper. 3/ How many grams per square meter of paper? 250 gsm 4/ Do you think it useful to add tracing paper between pages? Do not use tracing paper. I have a video for interleaving with glassine in my channel. Thank you for watching!
@@Ceropegia thank you for the response!
Grazie per i consigli e idee
Simply amazing work! Lovely pieces.
Sage, how are you? I enjoy every video of yours. Each of my albums and boxes was made only according to your instructions. I love watching and listening to you. I send you a big kiss and greetings from Croatia❤
Hi, can you please make a series/playlist or even a quick video on how to make nice boxes? Like gift box type but just thr covering part, but also making the box itself? Because I've tried to make several of them but they are never as clean as yours are. Also i must say your videos are extremely peaceful and just calming for some reason.
Which glue?
Please watch the Glue and Roller Basics video. All and more are answered there. Thanks for watching.
Where i can buy the blue reservoir?
You should look at paint stores, home Depot and any store where you are living that may have something like that. Be sure you get one with a relatively flat rolling area, not one with high ridges. Thanks for watching.
So helpful thank you
The sound your cutting machine makes after each cut is very nice. Reminds me of my familes old piano when the metal strings were getting retuned.
Thanks !
Sweet! Thanks.