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    0:00 - intro
    0:10 - supplies
    2:20 - folding signatures
    4:00 - marking for sewing holes
    4:19 - sewing signatures together
    10:05 - gluing up spine
    10:28 - building cover
    18:25 - dry-fitting text block
    18:45 - gluing textblock to cover
    20:55 - adding endsheets
    25:35 - weighing down to dry
    25:50 - adding optional tie closure
    27:50 - outro
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  • @sharonmeeker6581
    @sharonmeeker6581 3 роки тому +450

    Oh. My. Gosh. I have been making books for about 2 years now and this is the BEST lesson I’ve seen on how to attach endpapers. I cannot thank you enough! You are my book guru. 👏👏👏

    • @nathalieheath5693
      @nathalieheath5693 2 роки тому +3

      Yes yes yessss!!!

    • @randomlylearnt2477
      @randomlylearnt2477 Рік тому +4

      The techniques shown here are extremely interesting, however she should’ve paid attention to the paper and card stock grain direction in order to avoid warping. It should always run head to tail regardless of the binding technique used

    • @NiktheBooksmith
      @NiktheBooksmith  Рік тому +5

      ​@@randomlylearnt2477 Grain is something I talk about regularly. The grain in all the materials of this book was running parallel to the spine, but I don't recall why I didn't repeat my usual grain lecture in this video.

  • @ConyMoya.
    @ConyMoya. 3 роки тому +216

    Me: I don't need another hobby, I don't need another hobby, I don't need another hobby.
    UA-cam: you need to learn book binding.
    Me: I need to learn book binding

    • @meh825
      @meh825 3 роки тому +4

      Lolol such relatable. I wanna make my own sketchbooks and notebooks too

    • @LydiaKrow
      @LydiaKrow 3 роки тому +1

      I can so relate :D

    • @coachcarenfern
      @coachcarenfern 3 роки тому

      😆😆😆😆🤪

    • @NiktheBooksmith
      @NiktheBooksmith  3 роки тому +7

      The struggle is most def real, Constanza! 😬😄

    • @OliveraK
      @OliveraK 3 роки тому

      same here

  • @carolpeiffer2222
    @carolpeiffer2222 5 місяців тому +13

    This was a trip down memory lane for me.
    When I was an art student (1960s), one assignment was to bind a book. The overall method was very much like what you did. The only difference was that we used larger, thinner paper & more stitches (maybe about an inch apart). We stitched (I think) 8 pieces of paper together to make signatures of 16 pages. My book was about 1" thick. Once those were stitched together, like yours the edges of the papers were not even, but our professor had an arrangement with a local printing shop where the college had its printing done to put our books in an industrial paper slicer that cut the edges even on each student's book. Apparently, it could cut hundreds of pages at once. I had started with pages that were 5.5" X 8.5". Once the pages were cut on 3 sides it was only slightly smaller. Then we knew how large to make our covers & finish the books.
    I ended up eventually filling mine by writing my favorite quotes in it. Years later, I became interested in making hand-made books again after I found a library book with a zillion ways to put a book together. The first one I made opened like an accordion. It had 10 pages (front and back 20) plus the covers. I filled it with images of my favorite author and some of his quotes. (I started to collect quotes on little scraps of paper in a shoebox when I was about 10.)
    Your video reminded me of the process I used in my college class and now I want to make more. Thank you.

    • @momijiyamanishi4548
      @momijiyamanishi4548 4 місяці тому +2

      Aren't those school days great? I remember being in pottery class and the friendships that i made and the fun that we had. Plus we had good instructors.

  • @thuma3881
    @thuma3881 2 роки тому +6

    Watching this and actually trying it really helps with my anxiety,free therapy

  • @TheMollyPitchers
    @TheMollyPitchers 2 роки тому +7

    Thank YOUUU.... for making it simple.
    I'm dyslexic and have watched so many videos, read so many books and articles and I've come away with impression that most book makers see themselves as massively exclusive.
    Thanks for being a booksmith, NOT a booksnob 🕊️

  • @AnnMiE
    @AnnMiE 2 роки тому +14

    I made this book for myself with actual watercolor paper, because I wanted to encourage myself to actually fill an entire sketchbook with watercolor sketches, and I am usually too intimidated to use the fancy ones. (I feel like I need to paint good enough to go into the book.) So I thought that if I made it myself, I would be less intimidated, because if I mess it up, I can just make another book without problems. The problem is that it came out far too nice. :)
    Thank you for the clear and easy to follow tutorial!

    • @justforfunlol2258
      @justforfunlol2258 2 роки тому +5

      If you make a deliberate mess in the first page, something wild and impulsive, you will prolly lose the perfectionist pressure moving on

  • @brendaleitzow8062
    @brendaleitzow8062 3 дні тому

    I watched your video earlier this year and understood nothing. I have been watching, learning, and practicing. Today, this made complete sense! Thank you.

  • @LedgerAndLace
    @LedgerAndLace 3 роки тому +4

    Suh-WEET! The possibilities are endless with this little book. But first! I must change into my ball gown. :-)

    • @ReneesatItAgain
      @ReneesatItAgain 3 роки тому +1

      🌻xx

    • @LedgerAndLace
      @LedgerAndLace 3 роки тому +1

      @@ReneesatItAgain

    • @ReneesatItAgain
      @ReneesatItAgain 3 роки тому

      @@LedgerAndLace Ah!! Bouquets are the best, especially in April--21!! ...and I'm on the search for a ball gown so I can join you and lady genius!!! ; ))

    • @NiktheBooksmith
      @NiktheBooksmith  3 роки тому

      😄

  • @rowan864
    @rowan864 6 місяців тому +4

    where were u when I first began book making, you go over detail in such a pleasant and fun way!

  • @joannepeyton1654
    @joannepeyton1654 3 роки тому +29

    Every project is pure perfection. I could watch you for hours. And you have a lovely speaking voice to go with your videos. You are very much appreciated! 💜😎

    • @NiktheBooksmith
      @NiktheBooksmith  3 роки тому +1

      that is so sweet of you to say, thank you Joanne =)

  • @heatherhwang3078
    @heatherhwang3078 2 роки тому +6

    "I'm gonna put something kind of heavy on top of it" *pulls out a brick* LOL! That and the spongebob reference had me laughing. Thank you so much for this tutorial and the laughs! Beautiful book btw!

  • @RingmerMM
    @RingmerMM 2 роки тому +5

    I wish all tutorials were this good! I particularly like the chapters index so that I can quickly refer to an earlier or later comment. I've made several A5 books but this, as it almost fits in the palm of my hand seems much less intimidating. That's Christmas sorted - Many Thanks.

  • @ceced3530
    @ceced3530 3 роки тому +7

    The Blue Danube is my all-time favorite and a perfect companion for this beautiful little book.

  • @JessNV
    @JessNV 2 роки тому +5

    Love the ease in which you work. Small ti-, making sure the grain direction in the chip board and cover paper are the same will reduce warp.

  • @locolopelocolope
    @locolopelocolope 19 днів тому +2

    Best tutorial EVER!
    Thank you

  • @freedommatters-ck6iq
    @freedommatters-ck6iq 4 дні тому

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for doing your video step by step.

  • @apriladams8710
    @apriladams8710 3 роки тому +10

    You are a true booksmith, Nik the Booksmith!! How beautiful your books are!

  • @Terrapin22
    @Terrapin22 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my God, I've wanted to learn how to do this for years and years and I couldn't find anything on how to do it. I am ever so happy that I stumbled upon this video.

  • @annelawver2703
    @annelawver2703 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for demystifying the process of book binding! I know I will have to watch at least once more. And then again with materials at hand. Your final book is simply gorgeous.

  • @Vikiwastestime
    @Vikiwastestime 3 роки тому +34

    You are a tonic, my dear. Just what I needed.

  • @kf9058
    @kf9058 3 роки тому +5

    I'm just here re watching this. Thinking about how I'm 28 and barely learning book binding(how sad that is that it's not taught) , and how I can't wait to teach my children this! 😁

  • @lateonaname
    @lateonaname 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you! This is the binding technique I’ve been hoping to find 🙏🏽 I’m a newbie at book making but have a junk journal and an arches watercolor book now under my belt 😁 the watercolor turned out honestly amazing but this binding technique would’ve been so much better 🤍 I’m resolved to never buy another sketchbook ever and to make all my own now with my preferred papers

  • @madilee-jasper2453
    @madilee-jasper2453 2 роки тому +5

    I feel nice and relaxed after watching this. Thanks a lovely waffle-free, instructional and motivating video. Yippee

  • @Smagistrale
    @Smagistrale Рік тому +3

    I love the fact you wrapped your brick in pretty paper. Genius way to use it as a weight and not dirty up projects. 💪🏻

  • @ColorwaveCraftsCo
    @ColorwaveCraftsCo 3 роки тому +4

    The little tie closure is a nice touch 😊 very easy to follow tutorial!

  • @tracyj2886
    @tracyj2886 2 роки тому +2

    Sooooo lovely!

  • @CTisMe
    @CTisMe 2 роки тому +2

    This reminds me of when I was a kid and my mom would make little blank books for me to write and draw in.

  • @flowercbs
    @flowercbs 3 роки тому +9

    This tutorial was absolutely mesmerizing. This was not the tutorial I was looking for to instruct me on my project, BUT, I'm now inspired to create one of these beautiful little books. A plus was the wonderfully clear, concise instruction and demonstration that was given to create this old school ART form. 💖

  • @Doplayors
    @Doplayors Рік тому +4

    Just finished making my first book & I am SO proud of how it came out! Couldn’t have done it without your thorough & clear instructions. Easiest tutorial to follow I’ve ever attempted 🎉

  • @cjdavid-erath6391
    @cjdavid-erath6391 6 місяців тому

    Love this! Can’t wait to get started!

  • @christinecaronnabeard1369
    @christinecaronnabeard1369 6 місяців тому

    Wow!! That is gorgeous! Thank you for the post!

  • @christinacreatesau
    @christinacreatesau 3 роки тому +4

    Ha, glad I'm not the only one who has to edit out needle threading shenanigans. Love it Nik. Cute little book.

  • @kotyashkotyash873
    @kotyashkotyash873 2 роки тому +5

    Oh, God, FINALLY a tutorial, served as affordable and easy as it actually is, thanks, really helps me with my kinda first fine book.

  • @PJnTEXAS1
    @PJnTEXAS1 2 роки тому +1

    In less than 30 minutes you answered a burning, 50+ year old question. THANKS! So interesting, love it!

  • @soniahuelin7870
    @soniahuelin7870 3 роки тому +1

    Wish my hands would let me attempt to make this. Beautiful. Your video was so nice to watch. ❤❤❤

  • @kylehowey7440
    @kylehowey7440 Рік тому +3

    This is amazing, thank you so much!

  • @jennifermarlowe5336
    @jennifermarlowe5336 3 роки тому +5

    That was great Nik! And I LOVE the wrapped brick as a weight-what a good idea! Thanks!

  • @sharonemanuel7648
    @sharonemanuel7648 2 роки тому

    Wow! That's beautiful!

  • @kathy615
    @kathy615 2 роки тому +1

    Wow
    ! It's perfect!!!

  • @suekelly2835
    @suekelly2835 2 роки тому +4

    Love this. I’ll refer to this video often! Thanks!!!

  • @ginnyberg9271
    @ginnyberg9271 2 роки тому +3

    This is so peaceful going in my craft ideas for this fall and winter

  • @ryantaylor7283
    @ryantaylor7283 2 роки тому

    Great refresher! Thanks.

  • @billynewman8116
    @billynewman8116 2 роки тому +1

    That is super cool. Thanks for the video!

  • @joannoble4093
    @joannoble4093 Рік тому +3

    You are amazing. Thank you for your instruction.

  • @toninb5x574
    @toninb5x574 3 роки тому +6

    I’m so happy to discover you. I’ve done some bookbinding in the past and your tutorial is just what I needed to refresh my memory. Thank you so much for posting! 🔔

  • @sylviestar8666
    @sylviestar8666 2 роки тому +2

    So inspirons! Thank you so Michel!

  • @tompaste387
    @tompaste387 2 роки тому

    BRAVO. Thank you for sharing

  • @brigitter1469
    @brigitter1469 3 роки тому +6

    This is absolutely adorable!! I am so glad I found your video because I have always wanted to find myself a book that I could write in, like the book in the Hobbit movies. They cost a fortune if you can even find anything like that. This is a small scale of what I'd like to do and now I am going to see what I can do to make it happen!! Thank you for the video.

  • @senyagwynn8095
    @senyagwynn8095 3 роки тому +7

    I love the way you made this book!! The binding is amazing!!

  • @descoleta
    @descoleta 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely beautiful! Great job!

  • @yvethemetriccrafter688
    @yvethemetriccrafter688 3 роки тому

    Delightful!! Thank you for sharing Nik .

  • @codyunferdorfer9177
    @codyunferdorfer9177 5 місяців тому +4

    Just beginning bookbinding, very helpful. Thanks!

  • @JanieAlcove9
    @JanieAlcove9 2 роки тому +4

    What a wonderful tutorial. I find myself looking at the book construction as much as the book itself any more…..!!!!!

  • @eugenoise56
    @eugenoise56 8 місяців тому

    Nicely done, and well explained. Thank you!

  • @ClouserB
    @ClouserB 3 місяці тому

    Love it! Thanks for the fantastic tutorial!!

  • @mariestuart1812
    @mariestuart1812 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutly Amazing!!!!!!! Thank you

  • @galewallblanco8184
    @galewallblanco8184 2 роки тому +4

    This is fantastic! Book binding is something I never knew I needed to do so much. It seems so fun, ah, I want to experiment a lot with it.
    Thank you very much Nik!

  • @ylezama-artes1919
    @ylezama-artes1919 3 роки тому

    Sweet little book and gorgeous.

  • @susannesalonen9453
    @susannesalonen9453 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Nik, just what I needed. A charming gift idea for a graduate and a nice job between bigger books.

  • @kasunaharris3412
    @kasunaharris3412 2 роки тому +6

    This has been an AMAZING tutorial!!! You made things SO SIMPLE to follow. Thank you for sharing your gift. May the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands.

  • @sarah4264
    @sarah4264 3 роки тому +5

    I have some beautiful linen and brocade fabrics that I would love to make books from. This would be so perfect. Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts
    @angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts 3 роки тому

    Beautifully done and such a cute size!

  • @jorgenio11
    @jorgenio11 3 роки тому

    Thank you, excellent tutorial!! Beautiful!

  • @dr.amyanna9235
    @dr.amyanna9235 3 роки тому +3

    Every time I hear the music, I naturally think of my girls I teach ballet and equine to the girls then get on the horses to start the next class... 🌹♥️🌹♥️
    You are the best at teaching! My mom watches you faithfully!

  • @fondahorton6248
    @fondahorton6248 3 роки тому +4

    This is super cute, thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @susanneharvatt7478
    @susanneharvatt7478 Рік тому

    Such a cute little book.

  • @KirstyKash
    @KirstyKash Рік тому +2

    Such a great tutorial, thank you!

  • @lindafredtrauffer8175
    @lindafredtrauffer8175 2 роки тому +3

    Your tutorials are so informative, the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I had watch several in preparation for making family cookbooks In 2020! Couldn’t have done that without your instructions; thanks!

  • @holdenbabyboy
    @holdenbabyboy 2 роки тому +4

    Wow! You are amazing! Beautiful job.

  • @denisestone9119
    @denisestone9119 3 роки тому

    Love it! Looks so easy!

  • @mountainsandvalleys6146
    @mountainsandvalleys6146 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! You did that so well! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ananddassa2017
    @ananddassa2017 2 роки тому +3

    look so nice, great work
    thanks for the video and the information

  • @janephipps1405
    @janephipps1405 2 роки тому +3

    This was the best video I've seen since I've been watching these types. Thank you! I learned a lot of tips that I didn't even think of. Like not glueing the spine to the back of the book. The button idea! So much good information. I saved it so I can go back to it for guidance.

  • @rotzfrosch0970
    @rotzfrosch0970 2 роки тому

    Great work! Thanks for sharing and uploading.

  • @crisginemiro
    @crisginemiro 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! Very instructable.

  • @8r4ham
    @8r4ham 3 роки тому +3

    Straight forward and fully instructional film that now means I can make a watercolour journal to the size I want. perfect.thanks.

  • @shokouh.n3813
    @shokouh.n3813 2 роки тому +3

    OMG the best tutorial for making books😍thank you so so so much

  • @sidegigcrafts
    @sidegigcrafts 2 роки тому +1

    THIS was the tutorial I needed! Thank you!

  • @joansheehan3366
    @joansheehan3366 2 роки тому +2

    Just an excellent tutorial! TY

  • @genegroover3721
    @genegroover3721 5 місяців тому +3

    Awesome explaining and demonstrating!
    Enjoyed it.
    Must get PVA glue.

  • @AzaleaLuna
    @AzaleaLuna 3 роки тому +3

    Saved this to my Book Binding Tuts list. It perfection. Thanks Nik.

  •  Рік тому +2

    Perfect! Gorgeous idea! Thanks for sharing! 🤩

  • @jneigler
    @jneigler 3 роки тому

    What a great looking book! So pretty! Thanks for sharing.

  • @deegillaspy1939
    @deegillaspy1939 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for such a great video. This is going to be my project for today.

  • @GinDasCreative
    @GinDasCreative Рік тому +3

    I loved this tutorial. You spoke well, made it fun, sped up bits that needed to be sped up, just great✌️😀💛

  • @donna6516
    @donna6516 Рік тому

    Absolutely wonderful -- love it all and your explanation / demonstrations were perfect!

  • @yellowbicycleartstudio8974
    @yellowbicycleartstudio8974 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

  • @iamhuman145
    @iamhuman145 Рік тому +3

    I gave it a shot! Guided by your excellent tutorial I just made my first tiny art journal with Arches water color paper (140 lb) and African cloth on the cover! I am so happy with the result. Thank you so much, you are a great teacher. 😄

  • @pamketron
    @pamketron 3 роки тому +5

    This was the perfect video Nik. I loved everything about it. I learned so much from watching you. This little journal is beautiful. The colors are so pretty. You are the best book maker I have ever watched. May have to try and make me an art journal like this. Thank you for all the details you share.
    Happy Week to you! 💕🧵📘

  • @321Fidget
    @321Fidget 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this tutorial!

  • @joylynnburkhardt3202
    @joylynnburkhardt3202 2 роки тому +2

    Love your videos!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @ginamarquez7091
    @ginamarquez7091 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic! This looks professional but was so practical I'm not overwhelmed like with other videos.

  • @sharongillesp
    @sharongillesp 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve seen many tedious instructions but I have to say I enjoyed watching this one very much indeed! Thank you for sharing:)

  • @TheAbstractpainting
    @TheAbstractpainting 2 роки тому +1

    So beautiful - thank you

  • @catherinecarey4897
    @catherinecarey4897 2 роки тому

    Fascinating, Nik, and beautifully executed. Thank you ! x

  • @theempath8244
    @theempath8244 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for that beautiful video. So easy to follow and you made a lovely little book. The best book binding video I have seen for ages.

  • @gailcramer2766
    @gailcramer2766 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful

  • @GingerCapen
    @GingerCapen Рік тому +2

    Amazing, thank you for sharing!

  • @francesca6265
    @francesca6265 3 роки тому

    this is just beautiful, thank you for sharing!

  • @jillyoude6909
    @jillyoude6909 Рік тому +3

    Awesome Video!!! I have made a few different books following other videos, this one was so well done, clear instructions, great video of steps. I cant wait to make it.