Bookbinding Vocabulary
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Students will explore an ancient Asian structure by creating a modernized stab binding book using a cereal box as a recycled cover. They will consider how art and aesthetics are influenced by the time and culture in which they were created.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will discuss the importance of reusable material in artmaking.
Students will demonstrate safe and proper use of bookbinding tools.
Students will accurately punch holes.
Students will properly create a stab binding book.
Students will reflect on historic use of stab binding and the experience of making a modernized structure.
Teaching Strategies
- Guide discussion on the modernization of a historic book structure.
- Demonstrate how to properly and safely use X-ACTO knives and punch holes.
- Demonstrate how to create a stab binding structure.
- Prompt students to reflect on modernizing a historic book structure using recycled material.
National Standards
Create
Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.7aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
15 minutes
Demonstration Time
20 minutes
Student Studio Time
40 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- 8.5 x 11” paper
- Cereal box cut to 8.5 x 11”
- X-ACTO knives & cutting mats
- Hole punchers (Japanese push drill preferred)
- Needles, linen thread, & beeswax
- Scissors
- Pencils
- Bone folders
National Standards
Create
Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.7a
Steps
Prepare Text Block & Cover
Gather paper and covers.
Use template to mark sewing stations.
Punch 4 sewing stations in 2-3 sheets at a time.
Secure with binder clips and/or weight.
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