May you find calm and presence as you watch me make 3 square sketchbooks from start to finish! Watch in 4K for the best viewing experience.

Cinematography by Galan Films https://www.galanfilms.com/

MATERIALS
Text block - 80 lb sketch paper, waxed linen thread, PVA glue
Spine - ribbon, Japanese tissue paper, cheesecloth, DIY glue-on endbands
Covers - 30 ply chipboard
Bookcloth - cotton/linen fabric, heat n bond, unryu tissue paper

Note: this is not intended to be a tutorial

Watch more cozy bookbinding videos here:    • Cozy Bookbinding  

Check out my beginner bookbinding tutorial here:    • My favourite stitches for soft cover ...  


FAQ
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands that sell this
✦ How do you make your book cloth?    • How I make bookcloth from any fabric  
✦ Where did you get your...
guillotine cutter - https://amzn.to/3UFSnS9
book press (made it myself) -    • Bookbinding Studio Vlog 8 ✦ New sketc...  
30 ply chipboard - Blick Art Materials
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
✦ What camera did you use? Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✦ Where is your music from? I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/asrshm
✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕


TIMESTAMPS
0:00 set up
1:07 folding signatures
2:53 chop to size
3:50 punching holes
5:17 sewing - french link stitch
10:23 gluing spines
13:19 while waiting for glue to dry...
13:56 chopping text blocks to size
15:27 gluing endpapers
16:38 reinforcing the spine
21:54 making the covers
25:52 casing in
30:16 pressing the books
32:29 the next morning
33:48 breaking in the spines
34:47 sealing the bookmarks
35:21 wrapping the books
37:19 final reveal


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