Letterlocking and Notes on Work

Currently working on this piece–Regret

Regret 4

Because I use a variety of codes and ciphers, I include notes with each piece. Notes are affixed to the back of the Wallpieces and a separate page included in each book.

I recently noticed that a couple of wallpieces were no longer flat on the wall. The note envelopes were coming a bit open. I could have used a tie closure, but it added a bit of bulk.

Memories 1

Memories 2

Orwell 1

Orwell 2

Orwell 3

Recently found some letterlocking examples and tutorials on YouTube. I have dinked around a bit with them, but some are too bulky.

This is a simple Regency example–

Letterlocking 1

Letterlocking 2

Letterlocking 3

I was curious if seen, would folks know how to easily open and refold. I did a little test. I wrote up my progress notes for my last visit to my rheumatologist. He opened it right off. Asked if it was origami. I like the the folded letter is small and can fit in a pocket.

This is how I am planning to affixed notes to one of my current project.
I will be applying a rust promoter to the washers. Will wait and see if I can write directly on the letter or will need to write notes on a piece of paper and tuck inside the letter.

Regret 1

Regret 2

Regret 3

Regency Era Letter Folding Tutorial – Jane Austen Style
Note & Wish

Looking forward to attempting some of the letterlocking examples on this YouTube channel.
Letterlocking videos


Birthday Greeting

Birthday Greeting 01

The paper is layers of tissue with paper bits. The lot was then oiled and worked. Faux parchment? It took years for the oiled paper to dry. I like that it feels soft. Feels similar to materials I waxed without a torch.

Letterlocking–Renaissance Diamond
Birthday Greeting 02

The interior piece is constructed of tree wrap. It is one of my favorite materials to use for an embroidery base.

Birthday Greeting 04

Penny for the year of birth.

Birthday Greeting 05

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