Whether restoring treasured heirlooms or creating bespoke bindings, every project tells a story of meticulous care, dedication, and artistry.
Seagull Bindery for Alchemy Papers
Seagull Bindery collaborated with artist Sarah Banbery of Alchemy Papers to produce these beautiful bespoke wedding invitations. I crafted concertina bindings and slip cases to finish these miniature works of art by Sarah Banbery, featuring the artist’s signature paper collage style. The collaboration between artist and artisan, each whose work is embedded in the tactile beauty of paper resulted in this breathtaking project. Photography by Katya de Grunwald.
The Book of Health
This Victorian reference book had been chewed by a dog. Almost every page needed repairing, the book needed resewing and the leather cover needed rebuilding.
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Victorian Herbarium
This album needed a new spine. Due to its fragile plant specimens, great care had to be taken when handling it.
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Vintage Poster
This original work had an area of water staining. Following aqueous treatment, the stain was significantly reduced.
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Ruskin book
The original spine of this little Ruskin book had to be removed to put new spine leather in place. The text block was re-sewn and the boards re-attached.
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Vintage children’s book
This family heirloom needed extensive paper repairs, resewing and a new spine.
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Roll of Honour
St Laurence’s Church in Catsfield, East Sussex brought their Roll of Honour to me, thick with mould and in need of restoration.
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