Book Miniatures

See these tiny things Filled with thought profound; Cute miniatures spring From creative grounds. In a format small, Craft miniature books; Haiku moments call: Browse and take a look. One and a half inch, The book height is short; Words squeezed just to lynch Warm poetry is wrought. A sure design feeds Steady hand-skill mints; This collage craft seeds Finesse that now tints. A paper stock craft Comes forth from ideas; Design a rough draft, Mental image steers. Visuals now take shape, With thought focus here; Measure out or drape What impulse sparks clear. A tiny book page Via plain prototype; Step by step each stage Styles wonder not hype. Imagine the route From a plain blank sheet: Until success shouts With product you meet. This crafty craft fits The collage art flow; Poise flavours sure wit To let tact now show. Print the outline page, Trim, cut and align; Patience works each stage, Keep eyes on design. Arrange each page right, Guide the lines of fold; Set rule to guide sight, Keep pulp sculpture bold. Fold each page well, Now back-to-back; Frame by frame tells, Allow some slack. Press the stack stage, Glide steel rule straight; Sharp blade trims edge, Both sides look great. Fit hard cover, Like a sandwich; Forge maneuvers, Paste each to each. Surely and truly, The book sculpture grows; Practice works surely When rough edges show. And then, finally: A tiny book sums The effort nicely With a fine outcome. Mini book that forms A miniature whole; A focus sets norm In dealing with soul. So crafty craft shows In body mass cute; Feel a certain glow In silence that mutes. Little treasures here In miniature books; To spread ease and cheer In satisfied looks. Start again now To make one more; Watch skills endow A fine rapport. Leon Enriquez 12 December 2014 Singapore