Sewn Board Binding Part 1 // Adventures in Bookbinding
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- The sewn board binding was developed by Gary Frost in the early 80s. It connects back to the earliest forms of the codex where the boards were attached to the text block at the sewing. This is different to later forms where the sewing encompasses supports, which are then used to attach the boards, and later still, the cased book.
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DAS Bookbinding UA-cam Channel guide
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The Sewn Boards Binding by Gary Frost
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Sewn Board Bookbinding; More than a Thousand Years Later by Gary Frost; Guild of Book Workers Journal 2010-2011
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Application of Sewn Board Technique to Book Conservation Practice by Gary Frost; The Book and Paper Group Annual 23 (2004) 33
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Variations on the Drum Leaf and Sewn Boards Bindings; Guild of Book Workers Seminar on Standards of Excellence in Hand Bookbinding October 26, 2013
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The music used in this video is performed by Jon Sayles. Jon has some great classical guitar music on his website, which he shares freely.
Love the goldberg variation in the background!
Great Tutorial!!
Just noticed that you have a clever technique for you template for sewing holes, with a neat notch at the end of your card!
LOVE the slow, close up view. Makes it easier to follow. Thanks so much.
"Ask and ye shall receive" indeed! Now I'll have somewhere on UA-cam to link people when they ask how I make these. This is my favourite structure and I've made tonnes of them over lockdown, playing with different variations in structure and covering. One place I diverge from Gary Frost and co. is in using a fabric spine lining rather than a paper one, usually calico or other thin cotton in a decorative pattern- I cut it longer than the book and use the extra to cover the visible board edges at the top. My current field of experimentation is making leather breakaway spines, trimming flush with the textblock with no turn-in like Karen's, but not glued tight. I usually laminate the leather with paper, mull or both to make it a bit stiffer, and don't bother with a spine stiffener. I've found I can usually form raised bands over the chain stitches, ala Byzantine codices.
Thanks Ed for the encouragement. It's been worth it. In the thumbnail the binding on the right has a parchment spine. I have been experimenting with putting false bands on but they are interfering with the throw up of the book. Wish I had some coloured 1mm board to get the multi-colour look at the board spine edge. Lot's of scope to have fun! Thanks again and all the best, Darryn
Thanks for the videos Darren, I’ve watched many of them, you’re a really good teacher. I’ve been doing a little bookbinding since Covid.
Thank you for sharing your knowledgement with the new binders!!
Thanks for these! I’m revisiting this tutorial as I’m exploring ways to really get into this hobby this year after trying a couple of beginner techniques last year. I love how sleek sewn-board binding looks. Might make it my next project!
Very interesting technique - very neat sewing - can’t wait for next week.
Only a few hours of editing and a week away! All the best, DAS
Thank you, the content you create has gotten me into a hobby I've come to really enjoy. I hope you are happy and doing well.
Since I yet again rewatch this video I just wanted to use this opportunity to also thank you for going into the differences between the Coptic-ish style and the french link style. I find the different styles to sew a book highly interesting from flexibility, durability, versatility, etc point of views.
I love your videos, so easy to watch and informative. I am still new to bookbinding and getting everything cut to the same size is the hardest part for me, despite measuring twice and cutting once I still make mistakes
Have you seen my video on cutting board? I sort of follow the same method for measuring and cutting everything. Some people say you should avoid using a ruler. Whenever possible take the measurement directly. If you need 2 boards the same high, use the first board to mark the second rather than measuring and transferring using a ruler. Or use dividers to transfer measurements. Happy binding!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. This is wonderful.
Another fantastic video.....thank you. With each one I think I’m improving my skills. This is one of my current favourite binding methods.
I highly recommend sewn-board binding for advancing skills. So many variations are possible, and much more polished than other simpler binding structures. Ciao, DAS
How could anyone not help you Darryn after what you do here, even if it's just comments. Thanks Daniel
Thanks Daniel! All the best, Darryn
I just made one of these (French link) for the wife after following a link in a comment on one of your vids (from Ed?) to an Imgur-based tutorial. I was pleased when my wife refused to believe I had actually made it; she thought I'd bought it from the store! Glad to see your video, though, as there were several steps in the plain photo tutorial where I was uncertain and just did what seemed to work. Your video clears it all up! If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a...book. ;-)
I'm sure your book was better than store bought!! Thanks for sharing and all the best, DAS
Спасибо, мужик👍👈! Настоящая энциклопедия переплётчика твой канал. Школа молодого бук-байндера☺ С огромной благодарностью, из России. Подписываюсь
Thank you so much for your work, your channel is such a good resource!
Thanks again,.. Bookbinding is another one of my hobby now..
Este é o meu canal preferido sobre encadernação!
Thank you! Take care, Darryn
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I started doing bookbinding a year ago and I'm self taught so these always comes in handy for when I want to lean more about it :)
You're so welcome! Good luck! DAS
Wow, this just the second video I’ve watched and learned more then the whole book I just read! lol But in defense of the book, I am more of a visual learner anyway! This was so fun to watch......you are amazing!
Your work is more precise, descriptive and informative than all of the videos I have searched on this subject. I am very new to all of this but extremely interested as I am an artist who is tired of the books that are available to me. I want my watercolor and drawing books to be of quality materials and finally smartened up to what is going on around me.
But it has taken me 3 full weeks of doing nothing but watching and searching and trying to find someone who is as ocd as I am.
I hope u are not offended for sir, I mean this as a compliment in the highest regard. For it means that your work far exceeds most of those who surround you because the little things are of importance
Thank you for you videos….now back to watching YOU!
Fellow ocd here. 😂 I agree; he's very meticulous and my anxious, obsessive self can find solace in knowing that if he didn't mention it, then it doesn't exist. 😅
I first tried this style of bind August of last year. I look forward to seeing your different variations of this as I hope to revisit the Sewn Board Bind soon.
I like the first sewing technique you demonstrated. I’ll have to give it a try soon.
Don't wait too long! Happy binding! DAS
Thank you so much - this is exactly what I have been looking for - but had no idea it existed! When travel resumes it will be a brilliant technique for compiling my urban sketching signatures into a book while travelling and then just covering at the end, A simple matter to precut and take the materials for the covers along with the prepared signatures. Your explanations are so clear.
Great idea. Perfect binding structure to do while travelling!! All the best, Darryn
Your videos are so inspiring and informative. Seriously, thank you.
You are so welcome! DAS
OK I've fond it. thank you. x
This is great thank you (just watched both Part 1 and 2). Checked quite a few videos on the subject and yours are the best.
Awesome, thank you! DAS
Excellent. I learned something new today. Thank you for a great video, looking forward to part 2.
It's great learning something new! I do all the time making the videos. All the best, DAS
I've not seen this technique before. Really interested to see the final product and shall be having a go at it soon. Great videos, I tried headbands for the first time after watching one of them and was quite pleased with the results.
Thanks, and glad to hear you could follow the headband video. Got another coming up soonish. All the best, DAS
Thank you! I will try one of these next.
Have fun! Happy binding, DAS
Grazie! Sto provando questa tecnica. I miei risultati non saranno mai all’altezza del maestro ma mi sto divertendo molto.
Happy binding!
thank you for your videos, this is really helpful for me that is just starting bookbinding 😊😊😊
Wonderful job. Thank you sir.
Excellent as usual. My favorite quick binding!! Thanks D!
Sounds like you're well familiar with it. Hope you still find something useful in the video! Maybe you have some tips for me!! All the best, DAS
I am excited to tackle this one next! Thank you.
Good choice! All the best, DAS
Nice binding method! It looks easier than case binding. My only question about the design style is why the hard back book boards aren't a little larger than the text-block. I suppose it would be easy to expand an extra 2mm all around.
I've been wondering about this too and keep trying to work it out in my head before messing things up. I believe that if the board was longer, there would be a gap at the top and bottom, since the spine covering matches the length of the text block, and the book cover material would start a spine width away from the spine. I'm sure there are ways to get around this, but I'd like some feedback on how, exactly. I'm new to bookbinding but I do really like the look and feel of a slightly longer and wider (2mm) cover. Thank you for all your generous teachings, @DAS Bookbinding!
If you want a square ( the thing you describe) I suggest a case binding. I don’t think it would work aesthetically on this style of binding. Frost’s influence in designing it was early medieval which mostly did not have squares as they were shelved flat. But there is no rule against trying.
@@DASBookbinding I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and add more context here. I'm sorry to hear about your flooding! Best of luck recovering all you can. We'll miss you in the meantime.
Fantastic! Very detailed and informative! Can't wait to the next video! Cheers from Portugal!
Thanks :D Greetings from Poland
Great to hear from you! Happy binding! DAS
Amazing! You really helped me a lot with your explanations, everything is so clear! Thanks a lot!!
What a helpful video. Thank you very much.
I love your tutorials! They're so informative and I learn a lot of bookbinding History with them! Thank you :)
Amazing work 🙌🏻
Very good channel thank you very much
like your tutorials! thank you
EXCELLENT THANK YOU DARRYN
Thank you so much for this video, it will help me alot 🙏
Glad it was helpful! DAS
Awesome display , but I would like to see those stitches a little in slow motion a couple of the signatures, if possible , 😊✨❣️
I have videos on the kettle stitch and the french sewing, which show these being done in real time. You can find them from the guide for the channel on my website. All the best, DAS
Hello, love the video! I have a few questions:
1) Can this be done without a press? I have a project that this method seems perfect for, but no press. Is there a substitute that can be employed?
2) What is that "Japanese paper" you use on the spine?
3) What treatments are necessary for the book cloth?
Thanks a bunch, your videos are very entertaining and educative!
No press required. A brick and 2 pressing board (flat wood boards) is fine. Just use any strong paper on the spine. You won't be able to get the exact same washi that I used as I bought it directly from Japan. I don't remember which one it was. Kraft paper is a strong long fibre paper that will work fine. I have some videos on making the book cloth. Good luck!
Great!
I really like the breakaway spine feature of this method so the book can throw up and lay flat, but I prefer a cover that is not flush to the textblock, are there any covering methods that are similar to this but the covers are not flush?
thank you!
I just made my first book block following this video! Looks pretty good. I thought I made the stitches too tight but in-between each signature there is empty space. If I pulled the thread any harder I would have ripped the paper. Where did I go wrong???
I made this for use in a case bound book...is it still usable?
As a square back yes. They would be difficult to round and back.
Have you lined the spine - glued it and covered it with a piece of a paper? Once this is done you shouldn't see any gaps between sections. One of the main mistakes I see beginners do is sew too tight. I think it is because they don't yet understand how steps such as spine lining also hold the spine together. The sewing is like the steel reinforcing in concrete. Once you've done it a few times your faith in the other steps is strong so you don't feel the need to over tighten sewing. Hope this helps.
@DAS Bookbinding No I haven't lined the spine yet, and definitely not ready for rounding lol! I watch all your videos...so informative. I'm a beginner but loving the process. Whilst I have your attention, May I ask a question regarding the case measurements? I've seen many calculations on the internet but is it basically adding 1/4 inch to the height and 1/8 to the width of the text block? Do I need to calculate the thickness of the boards?
so wait, i'm not understanding the second method, isn't it weaker because there's half the amount of stitches? in the normal method, you go forward and back for every section, but in the second, you go forward and back for two sections interleaved... so the manilla cards have less stitches once the book is done?
Yeeeeeees! Thanks DAS!
Have fun! DAS
I just love these three videos and this type of binding, it's what I have been looking for without knowing it! ;-) I do have a few questions after doing three of these now, in different formats. (think I checked so they were not asked and answered already)
1. How do you decide on how many sewing holes for different formats? I am using the first sewing method (so far).
2. Not having a plough och guillotine, when is the best time to try to cut the sections evenly, before sewing the text block or after? Same with made endpapers, when to cut them to their final size?
Thanks in advance and hope to see many more book binding videos from you!
It's not a thick binding. I think 2 linking locations would be fine for books up to 6 inches/ 15 cm tall. Maybe add an extra one for every additional 3 inches. If you don't have a guillotine, maybe don't trim anything. Cut everything to the size of the paper. I've tried it and it looks good. Otherwise, you can do both trimming before and after sewing. After sewing will be a more uniform finish but harder to do. Good luck! DAS
@@DASBookbinding Thank you! I just finished a fourth book and I didn't trim it after sewing. It's too hard for me. Of course I don't get that nice flush loook but it's OK. I have now found methyl cellulose so I am looking forward to a video on making book cloth!
Thank you, very good instructional video as always!
Question: Would you use the same techniques for a watercolour sketchbook with heavy paper, 300 gsm? Have you done a video making a watercolour sketchbook? If not, please do.
I've never been able to get a straight answer form watercolour artists as to what would make a good sketchbook - not on the type of paper or the desirable features. Everyone seems to want something different. But sewn-board binding would work well. Maybe use less sheets per sections. DAS
@@DASBookbinding Thanks DAS! Here are a few examples of sketchbooks that I personally really would appreciate. Paper is 100% cotton and features can be both hard and soft covers as long as books open flat. Material used is 56x76 paper sheets. (1) Approx. A4 size portrait 300 gsm (2) Approx. A5 size portrait and landscape 180-200 gsm. How many sheets would you use per section respectively?
@@annnystrom6042 My initial feeling would be 2 or 3 sheets per section for the 300gsm and 3 or 4 for the 180. But actually folding it will be the deciding factor. Good luck! DAS
So I'd like to start doing these style of books but i do have a question. Whats a good substitute for the Japanese rice paper? I have scrim, bristol board, and other recycled material (packaging material ie cereal boxes) but i figure you would want something that is porous. What are your thoughts?
Kraft paper would be a good substitute that is usually readily available. Look for one that when it tears has long fibres along the tear edge. Longer fibre papers are usually stronger. Good luck and all the best, DAS
Do you think using prong paper fastener and book tape is a good substitute for binding?
Why are the boards the same size as the pages, is the structure not solid enough to handle having a square?
Great video, like every video you make!! I have a question... I'm making a planner and trying to figure out the best binding for it, one that lasts the whole year opening it every day, and opening flat so I can write on it without problems... Would this one work?? Thanks :)
Yes this would work. Maybe the tight back version would be best. It lays very flat and is very strong because of the sewn on boards. Yours, Darryn
Oh! is it the one with the blue leather covering the stitches?? I was wondering if there's another material for doing that, I live in Chile and can't seem to find supplies for this. Can I use book cloth like the one you made in your last videos?? And another question, the first section of my book has writing on it, is there another endpaper method that works for this? or perhaps I should print an endpaper with the writing I would be covering... Hope you don't mind all the questions! thanks a lot for your time!
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Hi Darryn,
as always thank you very much for your excellent videos!
I do have yet another question: did you use a 25/3 thread on the Coptic link stitch, too?
Thanks! 25/3 or 18/3 work fine for these. With so few sections there won't be much swell. With the Coptic the sections a fairly thick, so again the thread size can be fairly thick if that is all you have, or you want the nice effect on the spine. All the best, Darryn
Hi I am hoping you could offer a little more information about the Japanese paper that you are using to line the spines with. I am guessing that it is pretty tough while being fairly thin....? I have had a look at your shop list but not seeing it listed, maybe you could point me in the right direction? Cheers Judy
There are so many makers of Washi, which is a great thing. Look for a nice Kozo Washi in the weight of 50gsm to 80gsm. Machine made, and a blend of wood pulp is fine for this application. I have bought it from Japan directly but my supplier has not been shipping overseas for some time. It reminds me I should check with them. In the US there is Talas and some great paper stores that specialise in Japanese paper. DAS
@@DASBookbinding many thanks for sharing as always
I have a question: do you have a video on how to add a narrow double ~ sided satin ribbon bookmark to the top headboard centre of book block ~ I just want to see if your method is any better than the one I’ve been using ~ any help from you is worth having and VERY VERY APPRECIATED ~ THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
Sorry, I almost never put ribbons in books. If I did I would glue it on the spine either before or after the headband. As simple as that. Ciao, DAS
I've also got a problem punching the holes! It feels too hard to punch them, but you make it seem so effortless. Although I guess my sections had 6 sheets... But even then it felt wrong. Do you think the awl I'm using or the support under the sections could play a big role in this?
Thanks as alway, love your videos!
Thanks for the feedback. It's good to know when things are working like I expect for people following along. 6 sheets of paper should be fine. I use 6 for different bindings like the library bindings. I use a corrugated board to punch into so there is some give under the section. But I'm guessing your awls isn't as sharp as mine. The ones I use for this are needle sharp. Hope this helps. Good luck, Darryn
@@DASBookbinding hey, you were right!
I tried comparing to a sewing needle, my awl needs considerably more pressure to punch through paper, which leads to mistakes more often.
I could order another one, but shipping costs and fear of getting another blunt one make me reluctant. I'll try to sharpen mine somehow first.
Thanks again, and keep up your vids (can't wait for part 2!)
Thank you very much for the video tutorial. I want to bind a 24cm (height)*22cm album, 157g copperplate paper, which binding method should I use, French link or Coptic?Thanks in advance and hope to see many more book binding videos from you!
Took me a few minutes to understand. Both would work fine, but the French link is faster to sew. I'd do faster every time:) All the best, DAS
@@DASBookbinding Very happy to receive your reply. I tried two binding methods, the Coptic binding is stronger, thanks again~
What weight is the manilla card used for these books?
10pt, or about 0.3mm thick, which I think most 300gsm card is about.
I made one of these for my mother and it turned out great. Then I decided to make another one for me and I got too ahead of myself and now I have 11 sections with the two boards. Is swell going to be a problem? What if I use a two-on-two sewing? It’s a fairly small book so it shouldn’t be a problem right? As always thank you for such great videos and I hope you have a great day.
11 sections with a thin thread should be fine, depending on how thick the sections are. If you haven't already seen it, check out my video on swell. You want almost no swell in this book. You can control swell by either using thinner thread or thicker sections. Maybe add a sheet to each section, and have one or 2 less sections for the same number of pages. And if your thread isn't already thin, go to a thinner thread. Two-on sewing is usually only needed for 30+ sections or if extra material has been added by guarding. Happy binding! DAS
@@DASBookbinding thank you. I shall see your video on swell. I think I will just use thinner thread. My mother’s journal had almost no swell so it should work.
Question: Is there a reason why one tips on the end papers by preference in this (or many) kinds of bindings? I've never been clear on why one wouldn't just sew the endpapers in? I would have thought the 3-4 mm of glue along one edge wouldn't be particularly strong to secure book block to cover?
I should watch the entire video before asking a question shouldn't i? I see that you do sew them in in this case.. but in many of your videos thay are added via glue to an already sewn text block.. is there any reason why one wouldn't always sew in the end papers?
There are many different types of endpaper structures, many are sewn on. Tipped on endpapers is usually for speed. Time is money, and if you're not getting paid for it, then tipped on endpapers it is. Most craft bookbinders will sew on their endpapers because they're not doing it for money but the beauty and strength of the book. And then there are tricks to get the best of both worlds such as hooking the endpaper around the outside sections and thus sewing them on with these sections. I usually use an endpaper appropriate to the style of the book. I have a video on endpapers you might be interested in. All the best, DAS
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@@DASBookbinding thank you so much for the reply. I've mostly been making books for myself and a bit blindly following the "tip on the endpapers" process as it's usually presented. I had been wondering why one didn't sew in. But now I know it's mostly preference I might default to that as it's for me and the sewing is part of the enjoyment.
Thanks so much for clearing that up for me.
As an aside. Do you ever run workshops out of your bindery?
Can you do a video demostrating the german springback sewing?
I checked Peter Verheyen's article on german springback binding and I don't think his sewing is different to the english stye. He does say that occasionally a link stitch is used over the tapes, as it is in the english style for large books too. Do you believe it is different? If so I'd be very interested to hear. All the best, Darryn
@@DASBookbinding Hello friend, thanks for your answer, i didn't read he verheyen´s article, although have i a book of nietzsche printed in german with its fine spine, too cute and minutely worked that i wish to do the same but i don't know how haha, thanks again, i am your fan! hugs
I've made a few with this stitching but I'm finding that my signatures look "split' when the book is opened, is there anyway to stop this?
If you glue and line the spine this shouldn;t happen, if I understand what you mean. DAS
@@DASBookbinding thank you
What poundage is 110 GSM paper? I live is USA and paper is usually in lbs. Also where do you get that thread? I like how it was precuts. What length? I'm new to this and am so excited to learn how to make my own notebooks.... Also where do you buy that craft knife? Mine doesn't slice so good. If I don't have Japanese paper for the spine, what is the best alternative?
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110 gsm close to 80lbs. It's A5 short grain. Roughly half letter size, which is close enough. The Olfa knife is probably on Amazon. I was selling them for awhile, so was getting them from a wholesaler. The Scotch titanium utility knife 9mm is also very good. Kraft paper is fairly strong with long fibre and works well for spine lining too. All the best, DAS
Thank you for taking the time to respond I appreciate it. I like your precut linen thread. Where can I purchase this?
Love your videos. Just wondering where you source your binding materials from?
Thanks! I get tools and materials from all over the place. I have a list here
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My favourite suppliers are Talas in the US and Hewits in the UK.
If you are in Australia I also sell some stuff and will have an online store soon.
All the best,
Darryn
@@DASBookbinding Awesome! Thank you.
I''ve made this type before a couple of times but since I don't have a big shear I don't like my results with trying to cut through all the different paper stocks being used. Any suggestions?
I cut all the materials to A5 just to speed up the video. But it looked so even once it was put together I don;t think it really needed trimming. Some bookbinding schools take the approach of pre-timming everything. Maybe this is an option. All the best, DAS
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I am making a book for my mother for Christmas and I was wondering where you get your papers from since I cant find any that come in reasonable sizes and of top quality online. I would be most grateful if you could point me in the direction of where I could buy high quality 130gsm pages online.
Hollander's has US letter sized Mohawk paper. Good luck! DAS
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Hi. I'm from Azerbaijan and some things I can't know what it is such as a Manila card. What is a Manila card? Where can I find it?
Sorry for the confusion. Manila is just the colour. It doesn't matter what colour it is. Any card about 300gsm. Good luck!
@@DASBookbinding Thank you so much
Very nice videos and a great channel 👍. Can you German?
Danke. Nein, mein Deutsch ist nich sehr gut. Alles Gute! DAS
Thank you for the tuorial. The translation into German is so so bad - you should turn it of. It is very confusing.
You control whether the captions in German appear not me. Happy binding!
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Sorry, google translator isn't doing a good job on your messages. I think you're saying I'm going too fast. Sorry, I've got a lot to fit in. Hope you find something useful. All the best, Darryn
Hi! I'm very interested in bookbinding; however, as a Traditional Wiccan* I would like to create a leather-bound medieval-styled Book of Shadows albeit with a flat spine. Something sturdy and durable that II can hand down throughout my Coven as an heirloom. Aside from the PDFs and blood post below, I was wondering if you could recommend any books to start me on my journey? Something that I would love to do is add a pentagram to the cover as a relief embossing (or whatever the proper term might be) using book board and covering it with leather; but I want it to look neat! I am struggling to find any information about how to set about that.
* BTW this is a totally off-the-cuff remark, but I feel duty bound to say to you--since you are from the UK--that the famous English historian (Ronald Hutton) who claimed to have demonstrated that Wicca is a modern religion started in the 1940s confessed (after making Wicca a joke and even convincing people to abandon the craft because he'd convinced them they were living a lie) that despite using absolutist language and misleading impressions he was unable to prove Wicca's modernity. Granted, he's still doubling down on this claim, but in the same breath he actually stated that as he was writing this book he discovered and intentionally ignored evidence directly tethering Wicca to remote antiquity because it would have disproved him!
Since I'm in Australia and of German heritage I'm not taking any responsibility for an English historian.
Later in the year I'll be doing a wooden board binding in a very early medieval style. This should meet your needs. I'll add an extra video on how to add some raised decoration using the technique used on the St Cuthbert Gospel.
@@DASBookbinding Brilliant! Yeah, it sucks when a Historian actually feeds the public misinformation.
Great!