The way you do it seems so simple yet the result is so satisfying. It really inspires me to make my own covers for my favorite books, even though I’m just a beginner bookbinder. You’re awesome ⭐️
Quick questions: where do you buy your leather effect cover material from? I like how it seems to be pre-glued and you peel the back off and just stick it down? Also, I have a certain book and want to remove the useless introduction to the edition, do you think at the stage of removing the paperback cover I could slice the pages out and then continue the process by strengthening the spine as usual? Or would cutting pages away damage the book block?
It's faux adhesive leather, which is very sticky but also practical. I bought it on Temu, but you can also find it on other sites, like Amazon. As for your second question, it is possible to remove some pages, but, as happened to me a few times, others might come loose as well. In those cases, I was able to reattach them with glue. Just be careful, and you’ll see that it will turn out great! :)
the cover design is sooo pretty! i love how creative it is! the glitter looks so cool (then again, i'm obsessed with anything sparkly haha!). great job!!
I'm really new to making book covers so forgive me if this is a dumb question, but how does the vinyl hold up? Does it start peeling up after a while? Is there some sort of clear liquid sealer I could paint over the top of it all to make sure it stays?
Hi! Thank you for your questions! There are various types of vinyl, so it really depends on which one you choose. Generally, you don’t need glue, as most vinyls are either adhesive or can be applied with heat. In this video, I used permanent vinyl, which is highly resistant to both UV rays and water, and it's guaranteed to last at least 3 years. However, since it's applied to the cover of a book and kept indoors, I believe it may last even longer. Additionally, it's easy to apply with the help of transfer tape. Even better is the heat transfer vinyl (HTV), which adheres much more strongly to the cover. If you're curious to see how it works, I used it in my recent videos. You’ll need a mini press for this method, and the application is a bit more challenging, but if you're patient, the results are truly satisfying! I hope I was helpful, and if you have any other questions, let me know! 🥰
Hi! I´m wondering what transfer vynil works the best for a book cover, This one or the one that sticks with heat? Thank you!! Also, in your expirience is it imposible to have a very compliex design such as one of those vintage illustrations?
Hi! 🥰 In my short experience, both work well, but HTV feels more uniform to the touch compared to permanent vinyl. With permanent vinyl, some small parts can sometimes peel off or attract dust, but so far, I haven't encountered that issue with HTV. That said, permanent vinyl is easier to apply than HTV; you just need to get used to it. I recommend trying both to see which one you prefer. As for your second question, it's not impossible. I’ve seen many bookbinders far more skilled than I am use incredibly intricate designs. To achieve a more precise cut and cleaner weeding, it may be helpful to set the blade pressure to "more"
Hi! I've started a similar project, (trying to make a book makeover) but I'm uncertain which type of silver foil is best with the Cricut joy. Could you give me any recommendation of a brand or place where I can find what I need? Thank you in advance!❤
Hi 😊 if you mean transfer foil I've only tried it a few times, so I'm not an expert. However, you can find it on amazon. Cricut itself produces it, or this is the one that I have: We R Memory Keepers 0633356606680 Foil Quill-4 x 6 Inch Seat-Silver Swan (30 Piece), M a.co/d/g8i5fuG Hope it helps you ❤️
This is great! Loved watching. Question - what's the point of putting the small ribbon-like clothes at the top and bottom of the spine? I've seen them before but wondering why you do this here? 😊
The way you do it seems so simple yet the result is so satisfying. It really inspires me to make my own covers for my favorite books, even though I’m just a beginner bookbinder. You’re awesome ⭐️
Quick questions: where do you buy your leather effect cover material from? I like how it seems to be pre-glued and you peel the back off and just stick it down? Also, I have a certain book and want to remove the useless introduction to the edition, do you think at the stage of removing the paperback cover I could slice the pages out and then continue the process by strengthening the spine as usual? Or would cutting pages away damage the book block?
It's faux adhesive leather, which is very sticky but also practical. I bought it on Temu, but you can also find it on other sites, like Amazon. As for your second question, it is possible to remove some pages, but, as happened to me a few times, others might come loose as well. In those cases, I was able to reattach them with glue. Just be careful, and you’ll see that it will turn out great! :)
the cover design is sooo pretty! i love how creative it is! the glitter looks so cool (then again, i'm obsessed with anything sparkly haha!). great job!!
Thank you so much!! 😍
I'm really new to making book covers so forgive me if this is a dumb question, but how does the vinyl hold up? Does it start peeling up after a while? Is there some sort of clear liquid sealer I could paint over the top of it all to make sure it stays?
Hi! Thank you for your questions! There are various types of vinyl, so it really depends on which one you choose. Generally, you don’t need glue, as most vinyls are either adhesive or can be applied with heat. In this video, I used permanent vinyl, which is highly resistant to both UV rays and water, and it's guaranteed to last at least 3 years. However, since it's applied to the cover of a book and kept indoors, I believe it may last even longer. Additionally, it's easy to apply with the help of transfer tape. Even better is the heat transfer vinyl (HTV), which adheres much more strongly to the cover. If you're curious to see how it works, I used it in my recent videos. You’ll need a mini press for this method, and the application is a bit more challenging, but if you're patient, the results are truly satisfying!
I hope I was helpful, and if you have any other questions, let me know! 🥰
Hi! I´m wondering what transfer vynil works the best for a book cover, This one or the one that sticks with heat? Thank you!! Also, in your expirience is it imposible to have a very compliex design such as one of those vintage illustrations?
Hi! 🥰 In my short experience, both work well, but HTV feels more uniform to the touch compared to permanent vinyl. With permanent vinyl, some small parts can sometimes peel off or attract dust, but so far, I haven't encountered that issue with HTV. That said, permanent vinyl is easier to apply than HTV; you just need to get used to it. I recommend trying both to see which one you prefer.
As for your second question, it's not impossible. I’ve seen many bookbinders far more skilled than I am use incredibly intricate designs. To achieve a more precise cut and cleaner weeding, it may be helpful to set the blade pressure to "more"
@@BookishDIYChronicles thank you so much for answering!! God bless you 🤍
Bless you too! You're very welcome ❤️
Hi! I've started a similar project, (trying to make a book makeover) but I'm uncertain which type of silver foil is best with the Cricut joy. Could you give me any recommendation of a brand or place where I can find what I need? Thank you in advance!❤
Hi 😊 if you mean transfer foil I've only tried it a few times, so I'm not an expert. However, you can find it on amazon. Cricut itself produces it, or this is the one that I have:
We R Memory Keepers 0633356606680 Foil Quill-4 x 6 Inch Seat-Silver Swan (30 Piece), M a.co/d/g8i5fuG
Hope it helps you ❤️
@@BookishDIYChronicles Thank you so much!!
Very lovely! I've seen most people use heat transfer vinyl for the cover design. What do you use here?
Thank you! I use permanent vinyl since I started making covers but I would like to try the heat ones one day :)
Hello,
Is that leather you're using for the cover? What is that?
Please and thank you!
@@sicurr1 Hello! It's adhesive leather. It's usually used for furniture repairs but I use it to bind books 😄
This is great! Loved watching. Question - what's the point of putting the small ribbon-like clothes at the top and bottom of the spine? I've seen them before but wondering why you do this here? 😊
Thank you so much! The headbands on the spine give more support to the structure of the books and are also decorative 😊
How do you design all this? Is it canva? or is it the cricut joy software?
I do everything with Cricut Design Space after searching for images mostly on Pinterest 😊