On the 10th of February, I started progress on making the book.
Idea:
While I was in Rajasthan I came up with an idea for my theme of my book, my idea was to create my hieroglyphic alphabet based on certain things I spotted during my time in Rajasthan. The idea of the book was to use HP reveal to translate my hieroglyphics into English.
(My hieroglyphic alphabet) (My book design)
Supplies:
- Red fabric
- Thread
- A button
- White fabric
I first started by drawing big versions of my hieroglyphics to create full design and detail next I then scanned them to my email and imported them onto adobe illustrator to create laser cutting files
Once the design was laser cut onto the wood I then glued little wooden sticks to the top of each one and with that, I created my hieroglyphic stamps
Next, I took the red fabric and cut it to the right length
Once I cut it to the right length I then cut up a piece of cardboard (at the same size as my sketchbook) and fit it in between the fabric, I then use a sewing machine to secure the cardboard inside the fabric
Next, I used the print pattern (that I laser cut) I then stamped the design to edges of the fabric (then filled in the missing gaps by hand)
Next when I folded the book closed I marked the position where I wanted the button to go, then I hand stitched the button securely in the right position.
Next, I took some string, painted it black and sewed it onto the edge of the book, this string would then wrap around the button keeping the book in place.
Next, I took some white fabric, measured the right length, cut it out and sewed it on the top of the inside of the book, this acted as a banner, displaying a friendly welcome to the reader (written in my own hieroglyphics)
Next, I took my scanned hieroglyphics onto my computer and created digital sentences, these were meant to act as fun facts about Rajasthan and its culture, once I printed and cut them out I then glued them onto the white fabric, cut them out and sewed them into my book.
My finished book.
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