You have some of the best crafting material right in your cupboard! Join this quick and fun workshop to learn how to use paperboard (cereal boxes), glue, magazines/scrap paper, and string to make a simply bound book with many uses! This class will teach you the book making and binding process. You may not finish during the hour. However, instructor Caissa McClinton will provide supplemental online materials if needed. Perfect for collage journaling or establishing a daily practice!

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SUGGESTED MATERIALS

- Glue stick (Elmers or better)
- Popsicle stick, bone folder, used gift card, hotel key, or similar (to be used for burnishing)
- Cereal box or smaller paperboard box
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Magazine/Decorative paper/scrap paper (enough to cover the inside and outside of book)
- String (can be anything, like yarn, baker’s twine, or crochet thread). Instructor used size 3 crochet thread and students need at least 10-20 yards or so.
- Optional: Wet glue (Aleene’s or similar)
- Optional: Washi tape

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