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Mark Making Tools I Love in 2025: Creating Signature Texture in Mixed Media Art
Mark Making Tools and what I have learned for making my art and expressing my individual art style. This gives my work a signature voice which is unique to my artwork. Mark Making becomes my personal voice and is recognized in the industry. I use a variety of tools in my studio that I have collected over the years that have helped my develop my personal style. The tools I am reviewing are what I am using in 2025 to created texture in my mixed media art. The Princeton to

Melanie Grant
Jul 223 min read


Why I Make Books in Series: My Handmade Bookbinding Process
Working in series has changed the way I approach bookbinding. It’s efficient, creative, and sometimes unpredictable.

Melanie Grant
Jul 113 min read


Beginner Bookbinding: Why I Fell in Love with Handmade Books
Bookbinding doesn’t require fancy tools or formal training—just a love for paper and a bit of guidance. In this post, I share why I fell in love with bookbinding and how you can start, even as a complete beginner. I walk through the essential supplies, simple techniques like pamphlet and stab binding, and share tips and tutorials to get you started. If you’ve been curious about handmade books, this is your invitation to begin.

Melanie Grant
Jul 72 min read
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