I am stymied in my 200 artist book manufacture. The first 35 went quickly into production and I utilized E6000 glue to create the spine. E6000 will secure a live chicken to the bumper of a Volvo. But now the book covers will be comprised of matchbook covers and I need small, ever so tiny, staples to secure the spines. Stapled Spines. Sounds like a punk rock group, doesn’t it? Or like my personal spine, lumbar-fused with pedicle screws. For me, finding the right tool for the job requires more than simply securing the appropriate mechanical device. Severe degenerative arthritis of the osteo variety, limits my mobility, especially in the hands. I have no grip, no thumb strength and, to make matters worse, I can’t push down on anything — torn rotator cuffs.
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Looking into Red Bubble
Red Bubble's credo is similar to the Dead Mule. We tell everyone to submit, "you're a writer because you say you are." It's refreshing to read that on an art site. Red Bubble sells photographs, big, beautiful, gorgeous photos. Of course, I like the collages the best but you should check out all the works. Look up Kurt Tutschek's collages. Especially the "Woman who dreamt of becoming a seahorse" - it is phenomenal. I am negotiating with my internal banker about whether or not to buy a copy... so far, the pros outweigh the cons. ... read more