Japanese Puncture Bind Books 1S24

This all-day workshop will explore a beloved book structure: the Japanese puncture (or “stab”) binding. This technique is especially useful as it joins individual sheets into a text block. The sheets can be edited and sequenced by the artist, then bound, resequenced, and then bound again and again! Perfect for visual journals, print collections, photo albums, signature books, and upscale scrapbooking, you will find the Japanese puncture book has endless uses. 

It features an exposed side stitch which can be embellished with beads, buttons, and even botanicals or personal charms. We’ll cover the traditional Japanese 4-hole stitch pattern, as well as other decorative variations. Both soft and hardbound versions will be completed. Exciting book cloth, handmade marbled and paste papers, linen threads and ribbons, and all you’ll need will be provided for inspiration.

Open to all media and skill levels. Please bring drinks, snacks and lunch. $30 materials fee payable to instructor in class.

I took this workshop because I am interested in book-binding.  I especially appreciated the organization and preparation that the instructor put in beforehand; amazing choices of materials for the students.  Cristina was patient and always willing to help!  

Puncture / Stab bind book by Cristina Hajosy