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Author: Darryn Schneider

I have been a craft bookbinder and restorer for 30 years off and on. I have not made my living in the trade, however I strive to be as professional as possible at the craft.

Paste in a Thermomix

February 24, 2019 Darryn Schneider

This is the classic 4 to 1 ratio for starch paste. Add 3 level tablespoons of starch (Silver Star Starch in my case).  The weight is too low to measure accurately on the Thermomix scales. Add 240ml of water.  If you tare the Thermomix this can be measured by adding 240g of water. This is… Continue reading Paste in a Thermomix →

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Suminagashi

February 23, 2019May 3, 2020 Darryn Schneider

Suminagashi is Japanese marbling and it is 100% fun with some frustration when starting out.  Very little preparation is required and in 1 hour you can set up, decorate a dozen sheets of paper, and clean up.  The basic techniques are simple, and the materials are easily obtained and not expensive.  It is a great… Continue reading Suminagashi →

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