Explorations in Book Arts, Paper
& Creative Musings

Explorations in Book Arts, Paper
& Creative Musings

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Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Journal with mottled paste paper
Journal with mottled paste paper
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Accordion with Japanese paper and paste paper details
Accordion with Japanese paper and paste paper details
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch

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books, journals and boxes.

Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with mottled paste paper
Journal with mottled paste paper

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Album with marbled paper and decorative pages
Album with marbled paper and decorative pages
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Album with marbled paper and decorative pages
Album with marbled paper and decorative pages
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with mottled paste paper
Journal with mottled paste paper

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with mottled paste paper
Journal with mottled paste paper

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail

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books, journals and boxes.

Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Journal, hardcover, paste paper circles blue and silver - Bound Impressions
Journal, hardcover, paste paper circles blue and silver - Bound Impressions
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal, hardcover, paste paper curved lines - Bound Impressions
Journal, hardcover, paste paper curved lines - Bound Impressions
Accordion with Japanese paper and small book on cover - Bound Impressions
Accordion with Japanese paper and small book on cover - Bound Impressions

See more paste and acrylic paper.

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Soft cover journal with decorated spine and link stitch
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Journal with leather spine and shell design cover
Accordion with Japanese paper and paste paper details
Accordion with Japanese paper and paste paper details
Album with marbled paper and decorative pages
Album with marbled paper and decorative pages
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with mottled paste paper
Journal with mottled paste paper

Welcome to Bound Impressions, where my love for book arts and design unfolds in a range of creative experiments. With a passion for creating unique book structures, much of my work explores the versatility of paper. I enjoy experimenting with paste papers and working with the unique designs and qualities found in Japanese papers. These papers serve as the foundation for exploring a range of book structures including journals, accordions, and boxes. I also enjoy adding embellishments like beads and layering miniature books within book structures. I’m an avid fan of inspirational quotes which find their way into many of my design projects.

On the musings page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes and discover links to writers, podcasts, music, exhibitions and innovative projects that inspire my creative journey. Thanks for visiting - Michael Fliess

See more accordions,
books, journals and boxes.

Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Accordion with Japanese paper and small accordion on cover, ribbon detail
Journal, hardcover, paste paper circles blue and silver - Bound Impressions
Journal, hardcover, paste paper circles blue and silver - Bound Impressions
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal with chiyogami paper - Bound Impression
Journal, hardcover, paste paper curved lines - Bound Impressions
Journal, hardcover, paste paper curved lines - Bound Impressions
Accordion with Japanese paper and small book on cover - Bound Impressions
Accordion with Japanese paper and small book on cover - Bound Impressions

See more paste and acrylic paper.

Musings

Here's where you'll find my favorite quotes, writers, artists, exhibitions, podcasts, music and musings that inspire my work and life. This section is updated regularly, so visit often!

Chicken on the farm - musings, Bound Impressions
Chicken on the farm - musings, Bound Impressions
Textiles ixchel-suaraz
Textiles ixchel-suaraz