Explanation of absence and current projects.

In this video I explain the work I will be doing soon on two Bibles and also speak about plans for future videos. [On a personal note, I hadn't posted anything here or on my YouTube channel in a long while because of so much going on, including a mild heart attack in May! I'm fine now but have worked hard on my health, including changing my diet and losing 35 pounds! Hopefully now I will be able to be more regular in my postings.]

Introducing myself!

FINALLY I'm getting around to uploading some videos that might be of interest to aspiring bookbinders. This one is just a general introduction to myself and my bookbinding background.

Welcome to my new blog!

For some time now I have been thinking about putting together a blog that could be used to highlight the various bookbinding projects I have been working on. For those who don't know me, my name is Alex Ogden and I am a preacher currently working with the Clay church of Christ in Clay, AL (20 miles NE of Birmingham). I learned traditional hand bookbinding back in the early '80's while living in Asheville, NC. After a few years of building my skills I set it all aside while we moved about working with different congregations and while we were raising our three kids. They are all grown now so a couple of years ago I made the decision to return to the craft. I was able to acquire several pieces of equipment and some supplies that previously belonged to my former teachers in Montreat, NC. I'm off to a great start and I hope by this blog to show off some of my work. 

Over the next few days I will slowly post pictures of both past and present work, giving details about the nature of the work done. I may also show pictures of my bindery or discuss new tools or supplies that have come in. So come back often and see what is going on.

Alex