Yeoman's in the Fork Blog

While I am painting a fore-edge sometimes my mind wanders to how the early fore-edge painters worked. I imagine the 4th century monks working by candle light, patiently stroking small amounts of paint on the edges, rubbing their eyes from strain, knowing in the end it will all be worth it. And what kind of clamps or book press did Edwards of Halifax in the 18th century use? Wouldn’t it be exciting to travel back in time and watch the early fore-edge painters?

Well, we are so privileged because today there is a renewed interest in fore-edge painting, and one can have the opportunity to see the process in action. And in only two months from now, Hidden Treasures, The History and Technique of Fore-edge Painting by Jeanne Bennett will be available. But until then I will share a snap shot of me working on a Portable Combination Fepping Press™.

Happy Holidays!