Bookbinding techniques

I have finally completed my tutorial for the making of my Mandala Journal. I tried to keep it to three parts, but, well... you can skip certain parts if you aren't wanting to experience things like paper maché! I think I'll let the videos do the teaching, and wait for questions to come in - then, as they do, I will update this post and address them rather than try to guess at what I've left out - because I'm sure I've left some stuff out!! Part I goes over applying joint compound, or wall…

During this 3.5-hour workshop, participants will get to learn basic bookbinding skills and 4 variations of Japanese Stab Binding - 4-Hole, Hemp Leaf, Noble and Tortoise Shell. Participants will get to choose from a variety of colours for the cover and thread. Bring home 4 finished products and use them as notebooks, sketchbooks or gift them to a loved one.

There are several collections of tutorials here on iBookBinding. Some of them proved to be quite useful and became popular in the bookbinding community. Top 10 Coptic Stitch Binding Tutorials Top 15 Japanese Stab Binding Tutorials Top 10 Long Stitch Bookbinding Tutorials Top 10 Secret Belgian Binding Tutorials As you can see, all of them are dedicated to bookbinding process in whole. Today we are discussing something different. All tutorials in this collection are dedicated to one small (but…

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Ok, so the title might be a little misleading… we’ve actually crammed in 18 of the best Coptic Stitch (also known as the Chain Stitch or Coptic Sewing) book binding instructions and tutorials we could find on the web, along with a collection of video tutorials and many coptic-stitch related resources (PDF’s, Stitching Patterns, Photo Galleries etc) for you to get stuck in to – it took us a while to put this together but we hope it serves as a good resource for some of you out there. If…

DIY Single Sheet Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon

Do you like to make your own mini albums from scratch? If you’re looking for some new ways to make books, check out this comprehensive listing of over 10 book binding techniques. You’ll…

Historical Book Sewing Sampler — Anne Covell | Book & Paper Arts

Preview The Travelling Bookbinder hopes, plans, intention & anticipation for 2020. Workshop, e-courses, writing, bookbinding, travel. BookLove & PaperLove

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I have been wanting to learn some new book structures recently. I feel that I have become very reliant on the Secret Belgian Binding technique and although I like that it is hardcover with a protected spine (but also has decorative stitching), I know there are so many other beautiful book structures out there that I haven’t tried yet.

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Your Local Newsstand on Instagram: "One of the easiest binding technique you can do! ⬇️ Rooted in traditional Japanese bookbinding, the 4-Hole Japanese stab binding technique involves sewing pages together along the spine with decorative stitches. This method dates back centuries and was originally used to bind loose-leaf documents in a way that’s both functional and beautiful. What’s great about this technique is how accessible it is—one of the simplest stitches for beginners to learn, yet…