Two hours each week for one school year may profitably be devoted to this work. In the upper grades some of the easier problems should be omitted, and more time devoted to actually bookbinding, introducing as much variety as time and materials will allow.
EQUIPMENT
This equipment is sufficient for the whole course and should last for several years. A strong wooden box with compartments insures an orderly arrangement of tools and prevents breakage. Several rooms may use one equipment and by means of the box, transportation is greatly facilitated. Some system of distributing and collecting material should be devised, and not more than five minutes consumed in making preparations for work.
One for each pupil
Rule
Pr. 6-inch Scissors
Pencil, medium
Tapestry Needle, No. 17
Wooden Triangle, 45°, 7-inch
For class use, the number to be governed by the way in which they are to be used, by the amount of money to be expended. For twenty-five pupils, 12 paste-brushes and 5 punches answer very well.
Paste-brushes 1 inch flat
Eyelet Punches
One of each helpful, but not necessary
Paper Cutter, 12 inch to 15 inch
Straight Edge
Large Shears