Small utility built in Python to extract icons from an image sheet containing multiple icons on them.
The extracted icons/images are saved in the same directory as the source file and a ZIP file is created with the images.
Usage: python extract_multiple_images_from_composite.py <source_file> <output_directory>
Source: Github Source Code
Small utility written in CSharp to bulk rename files in a folder and a way to revert them in case of a blackout. This utility goes well in conjunction with the Icon Extraction Utility
Usage: bulk-rename <rename|reverse> [excluded-extensions]
One of my favorite fantasy book series is the Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. I set about trying to get my own set of trade paperbacks of the series and then convert them into hardcovers just like I like them.
The very first step I did was carefully break down the adhesive on the trade paperback after removing the cover with sandpaper. Once done, I re-enforced the spine with mull and PVA to add the extra bit of flexibility along with the desired strength.
Once done, I attached new endpapers and then prepared the spine and the front and back covers. For the covers I used marbled paper in addition with book cloth. I plan to keep the book cloth same for the entire series.
In addition I thought of gilding the edges with
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Mixed Media sketchbook bound during the Covid-19 lockdown in May, 2020. Initially I intended to use leather strips to form bands along the spine that merge into the front and back covers, but decided against it as I liked the look of the papyrus with the book-cloth. It looked simple yet classy without the leather and I decided to let it be without adding the leather.
I hope it lends well for use as a sketchbook.
This book was bound at the same t
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Watercolor art created by my dad during his learning phase locked in during the quarantine.
