Nice production! A few tips: scoring with the grain of the paper endsheets gives a cleaner crease, slide your binder clips lower on the book block and fan the sheets to one side, brushing the glue on the fan , then fan it the opposite way and repeat. This gets glue between the sheets as well as on their ends= stronger binding. My Porsche was a 1966 911S - wish I had it now. Nate
Hi. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing tips. That might've made my book much more stable. I'll pin your comment for anyone who wants to try this binding in the future. And 66' 911S sounds heavenly ;-)
I am a design student and a tip that helped me a lot when cutting surfaces with the cutter is to first make a mark with the side opposite the edge, this will create a channel where the sharp blade will not get out of its way.
Great video. I will just make sone small suggestion: On the side you plan to glue, take an emery board (the kind you use on your nails, and roughen it up a bit. It helps the glue to really bind to the sheets of paper.
@@bortisima Presumably before gluing the first time - glue usually doesn't have a problem adhering to itself, but might not adhere to other surfaces if they are too smooth, hence the need for sanding :)
4:14 Great stuff! Initially we were instructed to keep thin books under our heavy mattresses overnight and later on under stacks of heavy books. Starting Kindergarten, all new books were to be covered with "brown paper" ( rolls of this paper were bought together with the books ) and a name sticker was put in place stat. Dad taught us a couple of times and then it was our job. Neat, well covered books and notebooks used to be a matter of pride and were also appreciated by our teachers. Some kids were able to keep these covers intact for months on end! In middle/senior school, it was considered trendy to create one's own notebooks with A4 sheets stitched together with soft binding - plus many considered it foolish to buy overpriced notebooks with poor quality pages. Now its difficult to find quality book binders around. So will probably get back to the basics again. Cheers! 🇮🇳 🇺🇸
I'm almost done with my first bound notebook using this video! Just waiting for the cover to dry. I can't believe how well it turned out, I honestly didn't expect it to work as well as it!!! Thank you!!!!
Myself and a friend have decided to build a sketchbook together and trade back and forth every month to fill it. It's about 60 pages of mixed media A4 sheets - ranging from felt, to paper, to card, to cardboard to flexible vinyl, to ironed perler beads. Initially I wanted to use the Japanese book binding method because I can't make signatures from the pages, they're already cut to size. I was thinking of just drilling through the mammoth stack and sewing it together, but tougher materials in the stack wouldn't be able to bend. I'm going to try this method, and add extra glue layers and cloth to the spine and hope and pray it decides to stay together 🙏
Just finish making a sketchbook using this tutorial and turn out great! … just end up using way too much glue, but by far this is the best looking sketchbook I done.
Is PVA so flexible that you can bend it without the spine breaking after a week of use? That's the only thing I'm worried about here. Very good tutorial!
Yes, good quality PVA will remain flexible for years. Three or four coats applied the way 'porsche and coffee' did should be strong enough so that "mild rough handling" of the book won't separate pages at the spine. If you think the book will get thrown into your bags or onto the seat of a car, etc. (i.e: rough handled) or that it will be larger than that shown here (9x12inches or larger) , then you can strengthen the spine structure by gluing a layer of light weight cloth to the spine after the pages have been glued (cotton, linen, even a double layer of cheese cloth will do). This "spine liner" can be a half inch shorter than the spine and it should rap tightly around onto the front and back outside pages about 1 inch. Then the covers can be measured, folded and glued on as 'porsche and coffee' did. Some demos elsewhere suggest using "Duck tape" ( or Duct tape) to "line" or reinforce the spine. I do NOT recommend. Duck tape adhesive 'creeps' until it dries and becomes a powdery residue. Also, PVA will not bond well to the shiny face. Some free advice from a Professional Bookbinder. { ;-- ) This 'porsche and coffee' demo is pretty good, by the way.
@@tr33m00nk I was planning to use a porous cloth as spine liner over a layer or two of pva glue (mod podge actually, as I find it stronger than pva glue) and add another layer or two of the glue to make it stronger. Glad to know it works.
@@bellasmith8017 It feels that way to me. A little goes a long way and stuff sticks better with it as well. But also, I use mod-podge from an Indian brand and it might be different from the ones you find elsewhere.
@@Saphia_ In my (limited) experience, your idea of adding a layer of porous cloth produces a much higher quality binding than glue alone. I've used 'book binding cloth' made by Irenare, which looks like cheese cloth but is thinner and more flexible. I cut a strip about an inch wider than the book's thickness, center it on the binding side and then I spread glue on it with a soft foam brush. The cloth mesh allows the glue to contact the page edges and the cloth itself all at once. I've only tried pva glue and had good results, comparable to a typical store bought paperback book (which of course doesn't open so effortlessly to the full 180 degree angle like in this video, but maybe the thicker paper used here makes a difference).
sorry for the belated reply. unfortunately I lost this notebook while I move 😞. but honestly, I think some might have fallen out if I used it for a long time ;-)
Hi! Just a question: do you really need a cutting mat to be able to do this? Because the cutting mats around my area are quite expensive and I'm just beginning on this small hobby of book binding.
@@dahliaaaaaaaa6323 no you don't. As long as you can cut somewhere without scratching your good tables, furniture or flooring, you're good. Just stack some old newspapers and use that as a board if you got nothing else
Scorimg with an swe is a great touch that most wouldnt consider. Nice. I like to use a method of cutting holes through the edge of loose paper and sewing through that to make sure the loose paper doesnt fall apart but with enough glue, you dont need to. I just like the added strength.
if you make 2mm to 5mm (or any other size you need) cuts you have more glued surface and a more resistant binding between paper sheets. And if let it dry, glue again and add Waxed Threads (you can use any, but the wax make it easier to manipulate inside drying glue) partially inside these cuts you can reduce the movement stress of the dry glue when you open and close the book.
This comment seems quite helpful - is there any chance you can explain it in more detail? Do you mean if the paper is thicker, you need to score it deeper? And do you mean that you need to sew the paper stack together with thread if it's thicker?
@@lydiac9118 this is only a improvement to the technique used in the video. The deepness is personal preference i use 5mm but i only need 2mm. And the threads aren't sewed, they are only glued, and only used for stress reduction (to prevent deformation of the binding between sheets).
@@matualeman5142 Great tip. I was going to do the thread / wax thing but I had an idea I wanted to throw past you. Do you think dental floss would work? Thanks in advance.
Very good. The only thing I would add would be that PVA does not stick to plastic, so, when glueing the cover, protect the inside of the book with a layer of cling wrap.
depending on the glue you're using, you can "unruin" your brush by just soaking it in water. the glue you're using seems to be white liquid glue. glues like that are water-based and will wash right off if it hasn't hardened yet. if it has hardened, like i said earlier, you can soak it in water to liquify it. EDIT: so i ruined one of my foam brushes. i can't unruin it with just water. it's definitely unsavable at this point. This was a first for me, the glue stuck on it was like slime when submerged underwater. it was so stuck in the foam parts, it won't get off. so maybe one more tip: don't use foam brushes for spreading glue.
thank you so much, I'm an artist and I did a cute little zine for myself and I wanted to bind it. It came so good. And easy to follow video. Thank you so much for making this
Excellent. My creative juices are dribbling right through my creative mind with my fingers a wiggling....thinking where's that ream of paper I had!!!! 😂😂 People like you really capture my attention. Thank you
life saver video... i tried to find some print on demand shop in norway but didnt find anyone doing it for comicbooks so i figuered i would have to do the prototype myself, first i found saddle stitch and thought the normal comicbook neck was only possible with some machine so i was pretty bumbed out for a while... then i found this, going to try this when i have my pages printed and ready to go!
Very nice little book. Thanks for the video. I like the end-paper bit as it prevents wasting your first and last sheets of actual art paper. I will be making some books soon and will definitely try your method.
I have watched your video in preparation for attempting this myself. As a pensioner, I simply cannot afford to have my manuscript printed and bound professionally. Just have to get the cash for materials. Thanks for the upload.
I tried many book binding videos and non of were doable but this one was. I tried this, so far so good and my final results are coming out tomorrow 🎉 thank you so much
YT is hella scary, I was just looking up some sheets of paper in online shopping ON my phone, not this pc, and was thinking of making a DIY book. I'll save this vid if I really do make my DIY book you made it look so simple.
Great video. Great idea. I’m going to use harder book cover idea of my small Muji sketch books. I use them for travel sketch books. But the outside cover is was too floppy especially when I’m in my truck or on my knee trying to draw. I need a harder surface.
Absolutely enchanting video! 🌟 Captivated by the presentation, the quality of filming, and the editing. You are truly professionals in your craft! Each frame is like a work of art, and the musical accompaniment adds an incredible atmosphere. Bravo!
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Nice production! A few tips: scoring with the grain of the paper endsheets gives a cleaner crease, slide your binder clips lower on the book block and fan the sheets to one side, brushing the glue on the fan , then fan it the opposite way and repeat. This gets glue between the sheets as well as on their ends= stronger binding. My Porsche was a 1966 911S - wish I had it now. Nate
Hi. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing tips. That might've made my book much more stable. I'll pin your comment for anyone who wants to try this binding in the future. And 66' 911S sounds heavenly ;-)
😅😅
This video is PERFECT! I love the step-by-step, non-complicated, no fluff video. Exactly what I needed! You have inspired me to take on this project!
Me too,
I am a design student and a tip that helped me a lot when cutting surfaces with the cutter is to first make a mark with the side opposite the edge, this will create a channel where the sharp blade will not get out of its way.
Thank you for this tip!!! perdect!
that is so ingenious!
wooow!! thank you so much!!
Like scoring it first?
Great video. I will just make sone small suggestion: On the side you plan to glue, take an emery board (the kind you use on your nails, and roughen it up a bit. It helps the glue to really bind to the sheets of paper.
That's an amazing advice. I might try that in the future! thank you ;-)
You mean before glueing the first time or between coats?
@@bortisima Presumably before gluing the first time - glue usually doesn't have a problem adhering to itself, but might not adhere to other surfaces if they are too smooth, hence the need for sanding :)
This is so smart!
4:14 Great stuff!
Initially we were instructed to keep thin books under our heavy mattresses overnight and later on under stacks of heavy books. Starting Kindergarten, all new books were to be covered with "brown paper" ( rolls of this paper were bought together with the books ) and a name sticker was put in place stat. Dad taught us a couple of times and then it was our job. Neat, well covered books and notebooks used to be a matter of pride and were also appreciated by our teachers. Some kids were able to keep these covers intact for months on end!
In middle/senior school, it was considered trendy to create one's own notebooks with A4 sheets stitched together with soft binding - plus many considered it foolish to buy overpriced notebooks with poor quality pages. Now its difficult to find quality book binders around. So will probably get back to the basics again. Cheers! 🇮🇳 🇺🇸
I'm so glad you showed it laid flat because as I watched you make it I wasn't sure it would.
Kinda feel like the pages will be easily pulled out though, if it’s just glue binding. Could be wrong though.
I lost this notebook but honestly I also think it might have come off if I used it for a long time.
What paper do you use for the cover? Great video
I'm almost done with my first bound notebook using this video! Just waiting for the cover to dry. I can't believe how well it turned out, I honestly didn't expect it to work as well as it!!! Thank you!!!!
ive always struggled with the stitching and dont own a book press so this tutorial is going to be useful for the future
Myself and a friend have decided to build a sketchbook together and trade back and forth every month to fill it. It's about 60 pages of mixed media A4 sheets - ranging from felt, to paper, to card, to cardboard to flexible vinyl, to ironed perler beads. Initially I wanted to use the Japanese book binding method because I can't make signatures from the pages, they're already cut to size. I was thinking of just drilling through the mammoth stack and sewing it together, but tougher materials in the stack wouldn't be able to bend. I'm going to try this method, and add extra glue layers and cloth to the spine and hope and pray it decides to stay together 🙏
trading sketching with your friend is an amazing idea! thank you for sharing :-)
Just finish making a sketchbook using this tutorial and turn out great!
… just end up using way too much glue, but by far this is the best looking sketchbook I done.
no paper out when you over use?
Following
that's amazing!
how long it takes to dry?
THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!! FINALLY NOW I CAN DESIGN MY OWN BOOK AFTER A WEEK OF SEARCHING!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Is PVA so flexible that you can bend it without the spine breaking after a week of use? That's the only thing I'm worried about here. Very good tutorial!
Yes, good quality PVA will remain flexible for years. Three or four coats applied the way 'porsche and coffee' did should be strong enough so that "mild rough handling" of the book won't separate pages at the spine. If you think the book will get thrown into your bags or onto the seat of a car, etc. (i.e: rough handled) or that it will be larger than that shown here (9x12inches or larger) , then you can strengthen the spine structure by gluing a layer of light weight cloth to the spine after the pages have been glued (cotton, linen, even a double layer of cheese cloth will do). This "spine liner" can be a half inch shorter than the spine and it should rap tightly around onto the front and back outside pages about 1 inch. Then the covers can be measured, folded and glued on as 'porsche and coffee' did. Some demos elsewhere suggest using "Duck tape" ( or Duct tape) to "line" or reinforce the spine. I do NOT recommend. Duck tape adhesive 'creeps' until it dries and becomes a powdery residue. Also, PVA will not bond well to the shiny face. Some free advice from a Professional Bookbinder. { ;-- ) This 'porsche and coffee' demo is pretty good, by the way.
@@tr33m00nk I was planning to use a porous cloth as spine liner over a layer or two of pva glue (mod podge actually, as I find it stronger than pva glue) and add another layer or two of the glue to make it stronger. Glad to know it works.
@@Saphia_ is mod podge really stronger than pva glue?
@@bellasmith8017 It feels that way to me. A little goes a long way and stuff sticks better with it as well.
But also, I use mod-podge from an Indian brand and it might be different from the ones you find elsewhere.
@@Saphia_
In my (limited) experience, your idea of adding a layer of porous cloth produces a much higher quality binding than glue alone. I've used 'book binding cloth' made by Irenare, which looks like cheese cloth but is thinner and more flexible. I cut a strip about an inch wider than the book's thickness, center it on the binding side and then I spread glue on it with a soft foam brush. The cloth mesh allows the glue to contact the page edges and the cloth itself all at once. I've only tried pva glue and had good results, comparable to a typical store bought paperback book (which of course doesn't open so effortlessly to the full 180 degree angle like in this video, but maybe the thicker paper used here makes a difference).
I just hope the pages inside do not come loose. Great great job!!!!
do they come lose?
sorry for the belated reply. unfortunately I lost this notebook while I move 😞. but honestly, I think some might have fallen out if I used it for a long time ;-)
Hi It’s 2023 and starting paper crafts again. Your video is superb and I am confident to try. Thankyou🇦🇺
Simple, basic, fun. So many ideas & possibilities for personalization. Great job.
This is a great tutorial for those of us who do not readily have the know how for sewing and the materials to do so. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I just made my 2023 journal after watching this. It came out perfect and was so easy!
How's it holding up? I want to make this for a fantasy journal but I'm worried the pages will fall out
@lisareeg4619 It's holding up great! Make one! I would take a picture but don't see how to put one here.
Hi! Just a question: do you really need a cutting mat to be able to do this? Because the cutting mats around my area are quite expensive and I'm just beginning on this small hobby of book binding.
@@dahliaaaaaaaa6323 no you don't. As long as you can cut somewhere without scratching your good tables, furniture or flooring, you're good. Just stack some old newspapers and use that as a board if you got nothing else
hii. may i ask how many pages does your journal have? >
Scorimg with an swe is a great touch that most wouldnt consider. Nice. I like to use a method of cutting holes through the edge of loose paper and sewing through that to make sure the loose paper doesnt fall apart but with enough glue, you dont need to. I just like the added strength.
Thank you for this video. I had some waste paper from my old notebooks, I used this video to make a notebook out of them and it is so good.
I've been looking videos to make this type of binding. I'm glad that I saw this!!! Thanks.
love this video. This the best one I have seen. I realize simply is better than perfect. I love your detail and red zone. Thank you.
Nice video. Could you let me know what material you used for your end papers and cover?
^^^
@@snicksabea came hear hoping for an answer to the same question lol
@@liamharrison6145 me to
Me as well ... and the brand of corner cutter, please?
I’m guessing kraft cardstock at least 230-300gsm.
if you make 2mm to 5mm (or any other size you need) cuts you have more glued surface and a more resistant binding between paper sheets. And if let it dry, glue again and add Waxed Threads (you can use any, but the wax make it easier to manipulate inside drying glue) partially inside these cuts you can reduce the movement stress of the dry glue when you open and close the book.
This comment seems quite helpful - is there any chance you can explain it in more detail? Do you mean if the paper is thicker, you need to score it deeper? And do you mean that you need to sew the paper stack together with thread if it's thicker?
@@lydiac9118 this is only a improvement to the technique used in the video. The deepness is personal preference i use 5mm but i only need 2mm. And the threads aren't sewed, they are only glued, and only used for stress reduction (to prevent deformation of the binding between sheets).
@@matualeman5142 ah OK I see, thank you!
great advice! thank you. I might try that in the future ;-)
@@matualeman5142 Great tip. I was going to do the thread / wax thing but I had an idea I wanted to throw past you. Do you think dental floss would work? Thanks in advance.
This is so useful! I've been wanting to bind a book and this is the only tutorial that I can do with what I have on hand!
Terrific!!! Looks very professional, like store bought. Thanks for sharing.
Very good. The only thing I would add would be that PVA does not stick to plastic, so, when glueing the cover, protect the inside of the book with a layer of cling wrap.
I like how you explain it in detail how to make a book. Keep up the good work!
I love this video! you made it so uncomplicated and fun to watch! Thanks!!
Hello, superbe carnet avec une belle finition !!! Merci beaucoup pour votre partage. Bon week-end bye bye
depending on the glue you're using, you can "unruin" your brush by just soaking it in water. the glue you're using seems to be white liquid glue. glues like that are water-based and will wash right off if it hasn't hardened yet. if it has hardened, like i said earlier, you can soak it in water to liquify it.
EDIT: so i ruined one of my foam brushes. i can't unruin it with just water. it's definitely unsavable at this point. This was a first for me, the glue stuck on it was like slime when submerged underwater. it was so stuck in the foam parts, it won't get off. so maybe one more tip: don't use foam brushes for spreading glue.
if you wanna keep using your brushes, start using a silicone brush... like the ones used in baking or grilling. The glue just peels off after dry
thank you so much, I'm an artist and I did a cute little zine for myself and I wanted to bind it. It came so good. And easy to follow video. Thank you so much for making this
Thank you!!! Been looking for this tutorial that shows the book lay flat
Thank you!! This is a very big help to me since I am planning to self print my own book
that’s cool! Is it a planner of some kind or is it a reading book?
Wonderful, thank you algorithm for bringing me here!! love it, feel inspired!!
Sangat menyenangkan bisa melihat dgn full video,, trimakasih sudah berbagi tutorial nya,,
Landed here from autoplay from barely related video and just wanted to say how chill, satisfying, and well done this was.
Thank you so much for your kind words! :-)
Thank you. Great idea to publish my daughter's first book at home.
Excellent. My creative juices are dribbling right through my creative mind with my fingers a wiggling....thinking where's that ream of paper I had!!!! 😂😂 People like you really capture my attention. Thank you
YoU Are soooo funny .........😅😅😅.... thanks for making me laughter and useful easy technique for simple binding.
One of the best videos I have ever seen, you did such a great job, thanks for sharing.
Wow thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to me :-)
thank you for the video. I think you did a great job. the book looks perfect. Thanks for the information.
1.35 min awesome
6.13min I like ur kindness
finally got a lovable good-skill trainer
thank god
alhamdulillah
life saver video... i tried to find some print on demand shop in norway but didnt find anyone doing it for comicbooks so i figuered i would have to do the prototype myself, first i found saddle stitch and thought the normal comicbook neck was only possible with some machine so i was pretty bumbed out for a while... then i found this, going to try this when i have my pages printed and ready to go!
This video is an inspiration and just what I was looking for. Thanks a lot.
This is a very useful skill. Thank you for sharing 😊
A hand crafted book, that is so beautiful, thank you for sharing,
Thanks you sloved my problem now I can also make sketchbook my self easily
Great tutorial! It was VERY HELPFUL! Thank you 🙏
Lovely! I'm making my own out of a tea box's cardboard, since I don't have craft paper ❤
Thank you so much =)! Going to bind myself some books, and gifts ^^
perfect, thank you, this is exactly what i'm looking for.👍👍👍
Thank you! Awesome tutorial, I have been looking for a video like this one.
Very nice little book. Thanks for the video. I like the end-paper bit as it prevents wasting your first and last sheets of actual art paper. I will be making some books soon and will definitely try your method.
Thank you :-)
This is so beautiful without any narration.
This was very fun to do and a great introduction to bookbinding. Thanks for helping me get started!
This is literally the perfect tutorial!
Really helpful video. Thank you for sharing your process and talent.
Thank you so much! Thanks to this video I've finally done my dream diary of ideas! God bless!
I have watched your video in preparation for attempting this myself. As a pensioner, I simply cannot afford to have my manuscript printed and bound professionally. Just have to get the cash for materials. Thanks for the upload.
Thank you! Your comment means a lot to me :-)!
Best, nicest, simplest and cleanest one I have seen yet. Thank you!
I tried many book binding videos and non of were doable but this one was. I tried this, so far so good and my final results are coming out tomorrow 🎉 thank you so much
did it work
I want to make a photobook for my end project and this video could help but where did you get your cover and end paper?
super cool , thanks
Meterials :
Cutting mat
Cover
End-paper
Sheet of paper
PVA Glue
Brush
Binder clips
Ruler
Pencil
Utility knife
this is like the best tutorial on here. thank yuu
Very helpful. Thanks!
Impressive 😮
Very satisfying to watch
YT is hella scary, I was just looking up some sheets of paper in online shopping ON my phone, not this pc, and was thinking of making a DIY book. I'll save this vid if I really do make my DIY book you made it look so simple.
Thank you i got to learn how make my own That would be fun😊
Im going to print a book and try to do this thank u
Great thank you for beast work from egypt i love your mead books
Great video.
Great idea.
I’m going to use harder book cover idea of my small Muji sketch books. I use them for travel sketch books. But the outside cover is was too floppy especially when I’m in my truck or on my knee trying to draw. I need a harder surface.
That sounds like a great idea! I always wanted to try the muji sketch book ;-)
Absolutely enchanting video! 🌟 Captivated by the presentation, the quality of filming, and the editing. You are truly professionals in your craft! Each frame is like a work of art, and the musical accompaniment adds an incredible atmosphere. Bravo!
Oh my! I feel like I don’t deserve such a high compliment. Thank you so much. it means a lot :-)
Helo. Wonderful. Perfect tutorial. Tank tou.💐 Nádia.Brazil.
This looks so much fun to make! I would probably make one someday too. Thanks for this! 😊
Excelente im gonna try it❤️
Pretty good! Thank you for the video!
This is such a great tutorial! Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your Creativity is Good...
Paper has a gain. Try folding a small peace or corner to see which way round it folds best - less cracking.
That was the most therapeutic guide I have ever watched 😂
Good job 👏 👍 👌 🙌 😄 😀 excelente lo intentare se ve sencillo pero no cualquiera lo puede hacer.
You got to have a store to buy these! Awesome work!
Beautiful thank you. Just saved me a ton
finally, i can rebind the old repair manual i found!
Great video with clear instructions. Thanks so much.
Thank you! Beautiful and inspiring.
Lovely... Thanks for sharing... :)
Wow. That was amazing!! I'd mess that up anytime it's time to use glue!!!
wow thankyou amazing tutor
I'm done my first bound notebook! Thank you! So happy with it!❤ I'll share it on Instagram and tag you!❤
Lovely! Thank you for your kind words :-)
Your video is amazing and keep up the good work!!!
This will be a fun project.
Merci beaucoup c'est propre et précis ;-)
I'm hoping to rebind some paperback books that seem to be assembled much like this. (i hope to cover them in leather as well...)
Very nice. Can you share link of your materials?
Thank you so much. I am going to do one for my fountain pen book but add leather for the cover.
That sounds great! I love fountain pen books :-)
WOW Thanks Now I Can Create my book about the history of ships!
awesome!
this is very helpful, thank you!