Your Local Newsstand on Instagram: "[Caption Re-Edited] One of the easiest binding techniques you can do! ⬇️ While often referred to as Japanese stab binding, this technique has roots across East Asia, including China, Japan, and other Far Eastern countries. The term ‘Oriental binding’ covers these regions, and the 4-Hole binding style, which originated in China, was the most common. It dates back to the 14th to 19th centuries. It is more accurate to refer to it as Oriental binding, as it was invented by the Chinese and used for centuries. I love using this binding method in my zines because it adds that extra handmade, artistic touch that makes each piece feel unique. Plus, the process of stitching each book together is incredibly satisfying. Have you tried this method in your own wor
Paula Dornan on Instagram: "Dejando que es sol pinte con su luz… Esta vez he probado a hacer cianotipias únicamente con la sombra de diferentes plantas, sin intervenir en el proceso. Dependiendo del tiempo de exposición solar han salido unos azules más o menos intensos y me encanta ver la variedad de tonos que se pueden conseguir! 💙🩵"
Alternative Process Photography on Instagram: "Matcha isn't just for drinking 🍵 Matcha is made from green tea leaves, grown under shade for about three weeks before harvest to increase chlorophyll levels. Here I used 1 to 2 teaspoons (2 to 4 grams) of matcha powder to approximately 70 to 100 ml of water for the toning bath, and the result really differs to green tea! Have you tried?"
