Learn how to make your own laundry detergent. You will leave with the materials needed to make your own laundry detergent; recipe, ingredients, knowledge.
Learn Esperanto, the international language! I'll teach the basics and give resources for further study. You'll leave GenCon as a polyglot!
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Learn Esperanto, the international language! I'll teach the basics and give resources for further study. You'll leave GenCon as a polyglot! Can you become fluent in a whole language in about 90 minutes? Well, no way. That would be crazy. But you can get a great start with Esperanto. You'll be able to construct hundreds of words, I'll also provide resources to continue your language adventure. It might be a good idea to bring some paper and a writing utensil for notes. While not required, this is a short class, and you just might learn something!
Traditional hardback books take 2 days to make. We will create one in 2 hours. Starting with a pre-made book block, you will create a leather cover and bind your book.
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To understand how to make a traditional hardbound book, we will start by deconstructing one. We'll discuss the parts, methods for making them, and where to source materials. We will then give books a more beautiful cover and reconstruct our books.
Traditional hardback books take 2 days to make. We will create one in 2 hours. Starting with a pre-made book block, you will create a leather cover and bind your book.
Description:
To understand how to make a traditional hardbound book, we will start by deconstructing one. We'll discuss the parts, methods for making them, and where to source materials. We will then give books a more beautiful cover and reconstruct our books.
Create a leather journal with a soft wraparound cover. This technique is perfect for a beginner or experienced book binder. The binding style this year is different from the style we taught last year.
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We will use supple leather to create a softbound blank journal. The binding style used this year creates a beautiful pattern on the spine.