by Florence O. Bean - Assistant in Manual Arts - Boston Public Schools
Published by School Arts Publishing Company 1914
which loose leaves may be bound, the whole to be fastened
together with macramé or other cord. This may be designed for
one of many uses, suggestions for several of which follow (see
Plate XXII).
In making dimensioned sketches, for the various parts (see Plate
XXIII) determine first the size of the pages and plan the covers to
extend beyond them about one-eighth of an inch. Make the
sketches of the pages and the news board foundations. Layout
and cut the latter, of full size, and then from either a long or short
side of each, in accordance with plan, cut a strip to form a hinge.
The width of these strips may be from three-quarters of an inch
to one inch. Vellum should be planned to cover completely one
side of both pieces of each cover, to fold around the small piece
and to lap over onto the large piece about one-half inch. It should
also fold over the other three edges about one-half inch. (See
Plate XXIV.) The lining paper should cover to within about
one-eighth of an inch of the edges of the large pieces and should
breaks paper, but with ordinary use does not affect
the tough vellum. Make dimensioned sketches of
these pieces (see Plate XXIII) and layout and cut all
remaining parts.
Properly place main part of news board on vellum,
drawing around it. Lay small part one-eighth of an
inch from main part and draw around it. Remove the
pieces of news board and apply paste to vellum
inside the pencil line, being careful to cover the
surface smoothly and evenly; lay both back pieces
in place, turn the vellum over and rub down. Cut
from the projecting vellum on the hinged side a
small piece even with the edges of the hinges as far
as the outside corners (see Plate XXIV), and clip off
the outside corners as before described. Apply
paste to projecting vellum, fold over first the hinged
side and its opposite, then the other two sides, and
rub down. Paste the lining paper in and dry the
covers separately under weight. Remember to
each pair, otherwise ~the moisture from
one will cause wrinkles in the other.
For the leaves, use drawing paper which
may be cut singly or in folio (with single
fold). The latter method is preferable, as
folded sheets are easier to place at the
back, look better, and are more secure. Two
holes in each cover are sufficient for the
cord, but a little care should be taken to
determine the best position for them. The
distance of each from the end of the hinge
strip should be from one-fifth to one sixth of
its length and of course, they should be
placed midway between the long edges.
After punching the holes, see that the
leaves are properly marked so that the
holes in them will exactly fit the holes in the
cover. To do this, place one sheet on the
cover, leaving correct margins, and through
the center of each hole mark the paper
which should then be punched. Treat the
other sheets in the same manner. Eyelets
and sample eyelets accompany punches when sent from the dealer. Complete by tying all together with a piece of
cord. Make a small flat bow on the front cover.
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