Problem V
Problem V
MOUNTS AND COVERS
Time: 6 hours.Materials: Newsboard, vellum, and lining paper.Note: Each article in this problem has two foundation pieces covered by a single piece of vellum, which forms a hinge between them, and the whole is lined with marbled paper.
A.A Calendar Stand
First make or secure a calendar, which should be of small size. If desired, a picture may be used with the calendar, but it should harmonize with it in size and color. In such a case plan to have the space between the two much smaller than the margins, so that the eye will take them in as a group, and not as two separate objects. Decide on the margins as described in Problem II, and thus arrive at the proper size for one of the foundation pieces of newsboard. (See Plate XVII.)
Make a dimensioned sketch of this piece, and plan to have two made of newsboard. For the outside covering plan a strip of vellum which shall be long enough to cover both pieces of newsboard when placed about one-eighth of an inch apart, and to make half-inch laps on each side and end. Plan a strip of vellum about an inch wide and as long as the width of the foundation pieces to form the back of the hinge; and two pieces of lining paper, each one-eighth of an inch smaller in both directions than the foundation pieces. Make dimensioned sketches of these pieces (see Plate XVIII), lay out and cut all parts.
Plate XVII.Calendars.
Plate XVII.Calendars.
In the center of the narrow strip of vellum mark off a space one-eighth of an inch wide, extending lengthwise of thestrip. Apply paste and lay the two pieces of newsboard on the vellum and with edges against the lines drawn. Press hard on the newsboard, turn it over, and rub down the vellum. A hinge is thus formed for the two pieces of newsboard. Lay these pieces on the large piece of vellum and draw around the whole. Apply paste to the vellum inside the pencil lines. Lay the double foundation on the pasted surface with the narrow strip of vellum on top. Rub down the outside surface very hard, leaving no wrinkles or rough places; clip the corners as described in Problem II, paste the laps, fold them over, rub them down, and line the mount with the pieces of marbled paper. Connect the front and back halves of the mount by a single or double strap of vellum pasted to the inside of each. Finish by pasting on the calendar and picture.
Note.If the calendars are made for Christmas, a most appropriate time, the children are sometimes desirous of decorating with Christmas seals. These are not so desirable as a decorative picture, but if the teacher feels that to forbid their use would be dispiriting to the child, she should insist that only one seal should be used and that on the back of the standard where it will carry its message, but will not detract from the appearance of the face of the mount. An envelope might be made in which to present the calendar, and the seals used on the outside of the envelopes.
Note.If the calendars are made for Christmas, a most appropriate time, the children are sometimes desirous of decorating with Christmas seals. These are not so desirable as a decorative picture, but if the teacher feels that to forbid their use would be dispiriting to the child, she should insist that only one seal should be used and that on the back of the standard where it will carry its message, but will not detract from the appearance of the face of the mount. An envelope might be made in which to present the calendar, and the seals used on the outside of the envelopes.
Plate XVIII.Freehand sketches of the parts of a simple calendar mount.
Plate XVIII.Freehand sketches of the parts of a simple calendar mount.
B.Another Calendar Mount
Plan the back standard to be smaller than the front instead of the same size. Plate XIX suggests a suitable trapezoidal shape. In this case the vellum must be of the same length as before, but cut to fit the different widths of the newsboard (compare Plate XX).
Plan a narrow strip of vellum to line the hinge, as in A. Paste this piece and the outside covering as before. Cut the lining paper of the correct shapes and apply to the back.
Plate XIX.The foundation pieces for an easel mount.
Plate XIX.The foundation pieces for an easel mount.
C.A Needle-book
This consists of covers with leaves of flannel. Decide upon the size of leaves, which should not be too large and in good proportion. One piece of flannel should form twoleaves, as in booklets described in Problem I. Plan the covers to be one-eighth of an inch larger in each direction than the leaves. These should be constructed like the calendar mount already described in A, but the space between should be greater, perhaps three-eighths of an inch. Make dimensioned sketches of all parts. The parts should then be laid out, cut, and pasted. Finish the edges of the leaves by pinking (cutting in small points). Four leaves are sufficient. Sew them to the cover as described in Problem I.
Plate XX.The flat of vellum for covering the foundation.
Plate XX.The flat of vellum for covering the foundation.
D.A Covered Memorandum Pad
Secure a small pad. Plan covers, as described in B, which shall project about one-eighth of an inch in eachdirection beyond the pad. Plan to have the space between them about ⅜ of an inch more than the thickness of the pad. When the covers are finished, paste the pad firmly to the inside of one cover. If desired, loops of vellum to hold the pencil may be pasted on the side of the pad, as described in Problem I.