Will J Bailey
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How to Make an Accordion Sketchbook with Watercolour Paper
In this video I show how to make a handmade hardback accordion sketchbook, with 100% cotton watercolour paper.
Will J Bailey online shop: www.willjbaileyshop.com
Thanks to @peter_draws for letting me show his awesome artwork! Video here: ua-cam.com/video/AW0lIVO5JRI/v-deo.html. He is not using one of my books fyi - looks like a moleskine.
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Відео

Art Vlog: Affordable Art Fair
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I visit the the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea in London and report back. What's the artwork like there? What are the prices? What's it like to exhibit? Many thanks to Eleanor from bleachbox.co.uk and Jon from sigergallery.com for talking to me!
How to Make a Watercolour Sketchbook - A Bookbinding Tutorial Part Two
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Sequel to last year's bookbinding tutorial explaining how to make a watercolour sketchbook. This follow-up details my refined process. Alternatively buy a book from my online shop: www.willjbaileyshop.com. You can find Part One here: ua-cam.com/video/tjyQ7ZErlY8/v-deo.html UPDATES: I don't cut my board with a scalpel anymore, I use a Rotatrim Pro 24 Rotary Cutter. One thing I forgot to mention ...
How to Make a Glass Parallel Palette
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In this tutorial I'll show you how to make, from start to finish, a vertical glass palette that clamps onto the side of your easel, for quicker, more comfortable and more accurate colour mixing. I've been using mine for a few weeks now, and I honestly don't know how I ever did without it. Links: Board: www.thenaturalworkshop.co.uk/product-page/technical-draughtsman-wooden-drawing-board-heavywei...
My Handmade Certificate of Authenticity
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This is the certificate of authenticity I send out with my artwork. A lot of artists draw on the design language of legal certificates for theirs, but I wanted mine to be a beautiful handmade object - a little artwork in its own right. It's a proper giclee print of my arty logo (painted in gouache and gold leaf, photographed and edited in Procreate), on 100% cotton 308gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag p...
My James Gurney-style Sketch Easel
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My James Gurney-style Sketch Easel
An Artist's Guide To Ink & Inking
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An Artist's Guide To Ink & Inking
How to Photograph Artwork, Part 3: How to Post Process Your Photos Using Adobe Lightroom.
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How to Photograph Artwork, Part 3: How to Post Process Your Photos Using Adobe Lightroom.
How to Photograph Artwork, Part 2: How to Set Up a Home Studio & Shoot Your Artwork
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How to Photograph Artwork, Part 2: How to Set Up a Home Studio & Shoot Your Artwork
How to Photograph Artwork, Part 1: What Equipment You Need - Options & Advice
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How to Photograph Artwork, Part 1: What Equipment You Need - Options & Advice
How to Make a Watercolour Sketchbook - A Bookbinding Tutorial Part One
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How to Make a Watercolour Sketchbook - A Bookbinding Tutorial Part One
How To Make a James Gurney Style Sketch Easel
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How To Make a James Gurney Style Sketch Easel
Making a Handmade Sketchbook With Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Watercolour Paper
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Making a Handmade Sketchbook With Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Watercolour Paper
A Really Useful Artistic Anatomy Exercise!
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A Really Useful Artistic Anatomy Exercise!
Stretching and Priming a Canvas in Under 60 Seconds
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Stretching and Priming a Canvas in Under 60 Seconds

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  • @sheilasinghal2922
    @sheilasinghal2922 7 днів тому

    This is wonderful. Thank you! Nice to see such high-end conventional bookbinding, instead of the many more craft-oriented and less archival versions out there. And so well explained and demonstrated. 😊 I've taken some basic bookbinding courses, but it was a few years ago. This has inspired me to dive back in - particularly given recent disappointments with some of the more expensive store-bought watercolour journals. (Why, for example, does the pricey Fabriano Venezia not lie completely flat, no matter how much I torture the spine? 😄)

  • @OmerMD
    @OmerMD 8 днів тому

    woah it was cool to see it with a regular paper. The regular one had a bluish tint to it :0

  • @lordjesuschristisgodandsaviour
    @lordjesuschristisgodandsaviour 17 днів тому

    God, the Lord Jesus Christ loves you! Restore your relationship with God by repenting of your sins and putting your faith in Jesus Christ, "... that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures..." (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

  • @Haoweiprinting
    @Haoweiprinting 20 днів тому

    wonderful🎉❤

  • @angelmalvarezart
    @angelmalvarezart 24 дні тому

    Very Good idea ! love this

  • @user-to2gh7sg3l
    @user-to2gh7sg3l 25 днів тому

    One thing I've realized for strobe setups is you need the room pitch black prior to pressing delay timer (term?). I was using auto focus and AV mode with a light on, then pressing the timer button, and then turning light off during the delay. You'd think it would make the decisions and end of delay(?) SO going full manual and auto focus seems to be consistent and better.

  • @user-to2gh7sg3l
    @user-to2gh7sg3l 25 днів тому

    WIndows in the UK are really short.

  • @soloalpinist
    @soloalpinist 25 днів тому

    Thanks for the great videos... yours are amongst the BEST! I have a question. At 14:30 you are applying glue. Do you apply the glue to the tapes as well as the paper at this point?

  • @patataeve
    @patataeve Місяць тому

    This is my favorite book binding tutorial, thank you so much!!! I made two and I enjoyed it! I just want to add that some materials can be replaced by alternatives for us without budget. I glued a normal cotton fabric over a piece of paper, let it dry and ironed it, and it was good to go!

  • @auomi8762
    @auomi8762 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video! Any tips on how to price for this type of work? Do you price per photo?

  • @xx_PCCR_xx
    @xx_PCCR_xx Місяць тому

    Amazing work. I appreciate your efforts and dedication. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for free 🙏🙏

  • @nlc6275
    @nlc6275 Місяць тому

    The bowline will not hold with waxed thread. A weavers knot did not work either. Do you recommend waxed? Or do you use something else?

  • @nlc6275
    @nlc6275 Місяць тому

    I avoid using the bone folder for cutting, as it seems to tear often. Instead, just burnish, turn inside out, burnish, repeat, repeat, repeat. Then you can tear without fear of mistakes, but go carefully. If it looks like it’s sticking, stop and burnish a couple more times. Usually this is only necessary for the first large cut.

  • @borealchorusstudio
    @borealchorusstudio Місяць тому

    What a wonderful and beautifully presented tutorial! So much great information. Thank you for sharing your process.

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 Місяць тому

    The clamshell design w/ torsion hinges could also be constructed using two cradled paint boards, the bottom serving as your palette, the upper as your canvas support; the back could cradle a wet canvas for transport. A tripod would have to be attached to the lower board as well.

  • @bertabl
    @bertabl Місяць тому

    Thanks!

  • @efwhitedc
    @efwhitedc Місяць тому

    Mr. Baily, other than weight or knapsack capacity, is there any other reason why the Gurney size is never seen as being constructed larger, or with fold-our extensions for collapsible cups, etc.?

  • @willianarguello4678
    @willianarguello4678 Місяць тому

    hola, cómo haces para que esa vena bajorelieve perdure?

  • @sing1967
    @sing1967 2 місяці тому

    What type of glue would you recommend if I needed to repair the binding of a 8x10 book that is on very good quality heavy glossy paper and pictures on all 150 pages?

  • @staceynewstead
    @staceynewstead 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant!

  • @chiaradecabarrus3633
    @chiaradecabarrus3633 2 місяці тому

    The Americans have the best kit , no doubt about it. I bought the gurney plans ages ago but thanks to this tutorial I am now going to be able to make it so thanks for all the very useful info

  • @fosterbeigler9454
    @fosterbeigler9454 2 місяці тому

    Your video caught my attention this morning as I was wandering down the ""You Tube Rabbit Hole". This is the best video to date that I have viewed the on making a sketch book. I was happy to see you use Fabriano Artistico HP paper. In my studio I have leftover sheets (140) purchased for monotype printing days long ago. Thank you for the inspiration and I will be following your instructions pausing video along the way with your specific instructions. Thank you, and I appreciate this video very much!

  • @zubek59
    @zubek59 2 місяці тому

    I know this technique, but polarization won't cope with shiny frames. The framework is the biggest problem. Polarization changes color, e.g. the gold frame turns orange and the silver frame turns blue.

  • @sun-man
    @sun-man 2 місяці тому

    What about the most common scenario, artworks framed behind glass?

  • @dollygrice677
    @dollygrice677 2 місяці тому

    Very nice. I made mine from an old cigar box. Love love love James Gurney.

  • @myrnabaccoy3033
    @myrnabaccoy3033 2 місяці тому

    What did you use to mark a line to the side of the book? Thanks

  • @GarbauxM
    @GarbauxM 3 місяці тому

    What paper is it?

  • @joeymatesic
    @joeymatesic 3 місяці тому

    Great info. I took your advice and purchased the Canon EOS 200D along with the Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 macro lens. My question is how can I take a close-up photo of my artwork as I stand 6 feet away and only get 33% of the 24x30 canvas on the display screen. What settings should I use on the camera to view the whole canvas? This might be a stupid question but keep in mind I’m new to this. Thank you

  • @betijadzene6783
    @betijadzene6783 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. My mom was professional of book binding, and in childhood I made my own books. But of course I didn’t do I for year now, and forget some steps. But as I couldn’t find good affordable watercolour sketch book, I thought to make by myself, but I couldn’t remember, sewing process, so I’m really happy I found your tutorial, and catch up missing steps. So next step is find free time to make it 🤭

  • @TradIrishHarper
    @TradIrishHarper 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video. I love the aluminum hinges due to strength. What is the hinge size?

  • @soloalpinist
    @soloalpinist 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for your excellent videos! Does this style journal pages lie flat?

  • @wadermelone135
    @wadermelone135 3 місяці тому

    Im still wondering how manga is binded.

  • @margaretf667
    @margaretf667 4 місяці тому

    I love the level of detail in your videos ❤ chef kiss

  • @vocalchords3609
    @vocalchords3609 4 місяці тому

    Outstanding in every way! What an example for us to follow - thank you very much for encouraging us to work at the details - all of them! Brilliant.

  • @Potatoo2012
    @Potatoo2012 4 місяці тому

    This is a fantastic video, thank you so much! I have an Olympus Pen E-PL5. It does not have an aps c sensor. Is the camera still suitable for taking very good art photos or should I look for another camera?

  • @carolinecoyner
    @carolinecoyner 4 місяці тому

    Hi! Could you share the name of the polarizing sheets you use? Many thanks!

  • @RobdeKoter
    @RobdeKoter 4 місяці тому

    Very good explanation, For light I prefer studio flashes with soft boxes

  • @user-ie1qf5kq7g
    @user-ie1qf5kq7g 4 місяці тому

    Do you sell these?

  • @AlbertDebruijn
    @AlbertDebruijn 4 місяці тому

    Excellent, thank you. I now have my first Arches sketchbook by following along. Also saw part 2, which is also excellent. My wife now also wants one and I know there are many more to come…

  • @DebKiwi
    @DebKiwi 4 місяці тому

    Hi Will, I have been studying bookbinding for a while now, and gathering lots of supplies with the intention of making books and journals. I’ve made a few that turned out well thus far, but I’m as a serious information junkie, as well as being rather frugal/conservative with my supplies, I am trying to learn what mistakes to avoid so as not to waste 💸 costly materials. Before seeing this video, I purchased that same press here in the US. I found the back and side baffles to be unnecessary and restricting so I removed them, first consulting with my engineer son if it would compromise the integrity of the press (he said it wouldn’t) and I’m happy to report that it works perfectly well and allows me to press larger books using boards without as much size constraints, especially from front to back. It may not apply as much outer pressure with large books, but when using very sturdy wood boards top and bottom, that helps overcome this and my pressing ends up being quite even. I’m finding your videos to be very helpful, so thank you very much! I am about to begin making a large wedding album and need it to be as perfect as possible with no expense spared. I do find that it can sometimes be difficult to know paper grain direction when ordering large sheets as it’s sometimes not noted on websites (rather frustrating). For this reason, I went to an art supply store and chose the large sheets of Fabriano Italian made watercolour paper in person since I was able to determine the grain direction myself. The large album I’m making will be in landscape orientation. I chose watercolour paper because I like texture and sturdiness and was also able to get a brighter white which will go with the colour theme of the wedding (instead of off-white or ivory which seems to be more common with this sort of paper). I also like the natural deckle edges. I should note that I am a professional paper maker and instructor but I do not make extremely large sheets. The Fabriano paper is quite pricy but as mentioned, I don’t have a price restriction on this album so I will purchase whatever I need to get this done right. I am also adding glassine between each album page (photos will later be inserted by recipients with photo corners), using my Mum and Dad’s 1950s [English] wedding album as inspiration. Anyway, apologies as I’ve obviously started to ramble on 😂. Thanks again Will! 😊📚

    • @giovannascotti488
      @giovannascotti488 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the tutorial. Please, I'd like to know if the cardboards for the cover must be larger than the signatures. Thank you.

  • @pedropezte7382
    @pedropezte7382 4 місяці тому

    suberb

  • @joannehopper261
    @joannehopper261 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic - thank you!! Gathering materials going forward. I’m So excited. I’ve really had enough of commercial sketchbooks! These will be my staple from now on 🎉

  • @bennydsa2292
    @bennydsa2292 4 місяці тому

    Thankyou very useful

  • @domenico5376
    @domenico5376 4 місяці тому

    I love your technic! Can you tell me where you bought your book-press? Because I really need one for my bindery lab

    • @raba2d723
      @raba2d723 2 місяці тому

      that piece of shiz is from amazon and will fail. Best to make your own out of cutting boards. A real, solid book press is quite heavy and around $500

    • @ryiad7410
      @ryiad7410 Місяць тому

      Hello, do you have experience in bookbinding? What are the tools used in bookbinding? I mean machines​@@raba2d723

  • @danielbastos5775
    @danielbastos5775 5 місяців тому

    Hi Will. I just found your channel today through your tutorial for artwork photography. I was curious and browsed through your channel to find out you have very other interesting tutorials, explained very well and clearly. Thank you so so much! You are admirable ❤

  • @shawnholton5182
    @shawnholton5182 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic lesson! Thank you.

  • @sicurr1
    @sicurr1 5 місяців тому

    I like that book press, is there a chance you can share where you got it?

    • @than9025
      @than9025 3 місяці тому

      I saw it on Amazon for less than $100

  • @Gardarica
    @Gardarica 5 місяців тому

    @WillJBailey hi, Will, thank you so much for this tutorial, it's just what I was looking for, I improved my technique a lot. Still I seem to have a problem with my diy sketchbook. I see your sketchbooks lay absolutely flat, mine don't. Instead they tear apart between the signatures and there is a gap between them. Have you ever had the same issue and what can I do about it? I use 300 gsm cotton paper though not fabriano (I use baohong)

  • @jirafstudio
    @jirafstudio 5 місяців тому

    Hi everyone! If you want detailed instructions on bookbinding, go to DAS UA-cam channel.

  • @matthewwilson3673
    @matthewwilson3673 5 місяців тому

    Great explanation about the papers, video quality is good