These papers are folded and glued to the front pages and the back pages. I was apprehensive if this would work and if my papers would be an effective materials to line the inner pages of my book. traditionally end papers would be marbled or a decorative paper would have been used. I was keen to have a go with papers I had made whilst at uni, they have petals and lichen inlayed in them.
These were extremely fragile and the nature of them meant that bits fall of and there are holey bits bit I feel this adds to the charm and I am not worried about these being perfect. I wanted to age these books slightly so I used tea to stain the edges, traditionally these would be gilded with gold that is brushed on while the book is held in a press.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 