Luthien Thye brings us this
wonderful tome. One detail I'm particularly impressed by is the central embossment formed from two found jewelry stampings, one over the other. As a trip to Etsy will demonstrate that approach usually looks atrocious, but Ms. Thye was able to pull it off by unifying to two with red detailing and a weathering wash.
Inspired by the concept of the Sinsar Dubh in Karen Marie Moning’s Fever Series, “Darkness Rising” is a Book of Shadows, of sinister nature. The central motif was derived from a pair of wings which the “King” in the book was said to have possessed. The wings were then stylized and made into the motif you see, and then hand-sculpted with clay to achieve a 3D effect. 2 pieces of beautifully ornate filigrees are added to complete the central motif. The metal gates on top and below the central motif are a combination of patina-ed brass and rusted galvanized zinc, assembled to symbolize the “Jaws of Death”.
That really is impressive. I love all the little details.
ReplyDeleteCertainly puts my tomes to shame.
Eventually I'd like to reach this level of awesomeness with my bookbinding. I think my next book attempt has to be a tome now.
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ReplyDeleteI know I sound like a broken record, but just keep plugging away at it. Every time you create a tome, no matter what the final result, you get a little bit better.
@ Mrs. Dethe
I look forward to seeing it.
I do appreciate the kind words Props. I just uploaded some pics to my DeviantArt page. http://herbertw.deviantart.com/
ReplyDeleteI need to learn to take my own advice about being too self critical.
Well, I don't think anything I make at this stage in my ability will be anything worth looking at but I'll try my best!
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