Binding 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…

These book diagrams show the parts of the print book, different bookbinding types, and step by step instructions on how to bind a book.

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…

Here's a great way to compliment all your etsy gifts and in a pinch this can serve as a last minute gift too. This binding is simple, elegant and adds a unique touch to the everyday card or book. You can use single sheets of paper, so you can use smaller pieces of paper, even scraps. You can use as many pages as you’d like, for a little book, or a few, like I’m doing now, to make a card. This ones for my pops. Heres what you’ll need: + a selection of papers (best to have heavy stock papers…

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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 techni...

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

The Crisscross Binding technique was developed by Anne Goy. The technique is exceptional with regards to its functionality and its design. The book covers and the text block can easily be opened and the sewing construction works directly or indirectly as an interesting design element. This is a great course for a bookbinder who would like to expand his or her repertoire of

Not only does this project upcycle an old book, it offers a glorious irony: an e-reader protected by book covers. Book-binding and more...