That was such a lovely process to watch … and so satisfying. Your talent is breathtaking to me and your attention to detail makes my heart happy. I so enjoy your videos, Nik. Thank you so much for sharing.
Old guy here and a wannabe "booksmithie" too! :) Love your artistry and wit. I taught myself to knit and spin wool, so I'm all primed up to learn this awesome craft. Thx!
Nice touch inlaying the title block. I am a huge fan of covered bricks as weights. Mine, though, are covered in reused kraft paper I get in packages as filler. My 1, 2, 3 blocks are also covered. That is because I work with leather and the metal edges might scratch the leather. (1, 2, 3 blocks are used as weights for keeping patterns still) Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it immensely. (as usual)
I'm pretty new to your channel so I hadn't seen you do this. Not sure if it was the soothing sounds and/or the captivating movements of this process, but it worked for me; it had me entranced. It chilled me out... time for sleep, (Not to say that it put me to sleep)! Thanks for sharing your work.
The process was just so interesting and I can see where I keep messing up. Beautiful work as always and beautiful materials, I wish I could get some of those papers♡
That was absolutely brilliant, Nik! Just when I thought you couldn't do any more, you go and add the title in the way you did. I am in awe of your skill set, Nik! Thankyou so very much for expanding mine. Veronica x P.S. Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope everyone is well?!
Nik, that book is on Amazon for over $350. That’s not the only version or copy - just one of them!!! You were VERY lucky to find it so cheaply!!! 💖💖💖. PS. Love your chosen music!!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for this video. What a transformation you brought about. It is always a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman at work. My father’s passion was making violins in his spare time, so I have been brought up watching meticulous processes being wrought on materials to transform simple elements into beautiful, exquisitely turned treasures.
Gosh, Nik, you'd think you'd done this book binding thing a time or three!😉 Your process is flawless and mesmerizing! This is one gorgeous book! Congratulations on the find and the addition of this wondrous edition.❤❤❤
Wow! That’s absolutely incredible! That book went from mediocre to gorgeous! You are a real artist. I hope I can learn more of these bookmaking & binding techniques! Thank you for sharing your love of all things book with us!
Miss Nik, you made that even nicer than it was! What kind of super double sticky tape did you use on that! I was kind of surprised to see it! AND what a COOL book. I may need to go find it now!
Hi Deb! I buy it on Amazon, its a life saver! There's a link to my faves list under the video, it should be listed there if you'd like to check it out. =)
I have that same book and was sad that I couldn’t afford the hardback. This is a beautiful rebinding and would be a book anyone would love to have on their bookshelf or laying on a table. Thanks for sharing this process with us-I found it fascinating! Hoping you’re having a happy start to the New Year. ❤️
Hi Margie! All is well, thank you! The fire was about an hour away, but wow it sure was a crazy day...we had 80 mph wind gusts, but they had 115 mph. Just nuts! >.
Your perfectionism was hanging out all over the cover of this absolutely stunning book cover. You amaze me Nik. Not only are YOU stunning but you are brilliant and so full of wonderful info on book making but you are hilarious too. Hugs
There's just something so beautiful about this -- I can't even explain it -- it just reminds me that wonderful things can happen with human beings. It made me feel so happy to see it. Thank you for the best holiday present....
I might as well have been watching that shoveling in handfuls of popcorn like they show when people watch action movies, I was totally glued to the screen, practically with my face on the screen. Love watching the repair...BRILLIANT!!
You amaze me. You are talented mechanically to get all the pieces to work and you have a fantastic sense of the aesthetic in your design work. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
thanks for sharing! love the result! so much more happier! i just wanted to say, that the artglitter is higly toxic - i would not touch it without gloves or even inhale it.
OMG Nik! That is one of the most beautiful videos you have made. I am in awe of your talent. Your attention to detail is incredible. Your results are breathtaking. I love watching and learning from you but this just topped everything for me. For the love of books. Thank you so much Nik for your amazing talent and sharing your incredible craft.
You have worked hard to master your desired skill set. In my very humble opinion, the easier a person makes something look, the more skilled is the individual. You made me think, yeah... I could so do that. Lol, the only one who believes that is me. (I know better. You are truly a master of book smithing!) As a retired maths teacher, I know that in order to present your material in an easy to follow format, one that has boiled it all down to one concept at a time... you must know your material inside out. You must know it well and then you must have practiced it countless times one on one with a struggling student. I got that practice tutoring struggling students. Then you know where most of the mistakes will occur, why and how to avoid them. You build the confidence of your students so they feel like they honestly have a chance doing it on their own. I have watched many, many of your videos. You have done all of these steps. Thank you Nik. You have a broad range of skills and interests. This old bird is going to follow one of your series and make a lap book this January and February. You have me convinced that just maybe I can make a beautiful book, nice enough to use as a gift for a friend. Thank you so much. You are also a fantastic teacher / tutor / mentor / & true crime enthusist.
I am in awe of your talent. I started watching your videos in early January 2022 and I've made two lapbooks and and I'm on my third Journal. Thank you so much. You have no idea the sleeping Giant that you have reawakened in me.
You really are the master booksmith Nik 💕💫💕 magicalcto see you do it. Seems soooo easy when you do it, though it takes a lot of practice. Those thin gold strips, they make such a difference. Thanks Nik for sharing
That was such a lovely process to watch … and so satisfying. Your talent is breathtaking to me and your attention to detail makes my heart happy. I so enjoy your videos, Nik. Thank you so much for sharing.
That was really cool. When you cut the paper for the bookplate I got a little nervous. Oh wait, it's Nik, she knows what she's doing!
You. Are. Brilliant. Wowww, amazing what you can do.
Sheer perfection 🥰
Just THANK YOU 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Beautiful.
I love that wood press. I came to your stuff looking to make myself a high quality press, or as I’ve learned, a nipping press. This one is cool too.
Oh man this was amazing!!!! I was spellbound tho I think the music had something to do with it too...nice choice.
glad you are okay and far away from those fires in Colorado.
I really loved watching this... And my inner nerd is kinda satisfied to see that you were glasses too, like me (and cliché bookworms XD )
Fabulous!!! That’s the kind of book I would have picked up, too!
I really enjoyed wTching this project, thank you Nik! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow! You are so neat with those knives 😊
Old guy here and a wannabe "booksmithie" too! :) Love your artistry and wit. I taught myself to knit and spin wool, so I'm all primed up to learn this awesome craft. Thx!
Wow that was amazing 😍😍❤️❤️ you did an excellent job, you are so talented 😊 😍😍😍 TFS 😘😘😘😘😘
Came out beautiful. I enjoyed that very much you are very talented.
Wonderful! Most helpful video I've seen in awhile.
That was awesome and I love that map paper soooo much.
Nice touch inlaying the title block. I am a huge fan of covered bricks as weights. Mine, though, are covered in reused kraft paper I get in packages as filler. My 1, 2, 3 blocks are also covered. That is because I work with leather and the metal edges might scratch the leather. (1, 2, 3 blocks are used as weights for keeping patterns still) Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it immensely. (as usual)
I'm pretty new to your channel so I hadn't seen you do this. Not sure if it was the soothing sounds and/or the captivating movements of this process, but it worked for me; it had me entranced. It chilled me out... time for sleep, (Not to say that it put me to sleep)! Thanks for sharing your work.
The process was just so interesting and I can see where I keep messing up. Beautiful work as always and beautiful materials, I wish I could get some of those papers♡
That was absolutely brilliant, Nik! Just when I thought you couldn't do any more, you go and add the title in the way you did. I am in awe of your skill set, Nik! Thankyou so very much for expanding mine. Veronica x P.S. Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope everyone is well?!
Wow! You are crazy talented. Thank you for sharing!
How meticulous your work is. You have really done that lovely book justice. Thank you and Happy anew Year
Wow. That turned out beautiful 😍
Thank you so much. I hope to one day, attempt to recover several treasures of my own.
Yoy are inspiring
So enjoyable and informative to watch, and your aesthetic sense is wonderful. (Also, great music.)
You are an amazing artist.
I love that book.
Wow, that is gorgeous! You are amazing!
Gorgeous! Interesting process! Thanks for sharing!!!
A. MAZ. ING!! Thank you for sharing.
Your work is so neat and precise!
Nik, that book is on Amazon for over $350. That’s not the only version or copy - just one of them!!! You were VERY lucky to find it so cheaply!!! 💖💖💖. PS. Love your chosen music!!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for this video. What a transformation you brought about. It is always a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman at work. My father’s passion was making violins in his spare time, so I have been brought up watching meticulous processes being wrought on materials to transform simple elements into beautiful, exquisitely turned treasures.
You father made violins?? As a hobby??? Now, THAT is true talent. What a lucky kid you were to be able to watch him craft. =)
You make such magic.
Gosh, Nik, you'd think you'd done this book binding thing a time or three!😉 Your process is flawless and mesmerizing! This is one gorgeous book! Congratulations on the find and the addition of this wondrous edition.❤❤❤
wow! nice job. looks beautiful and you make it look so easy!
Absolutely beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Now when I visit my " fav go to " book stores and vintage book store…..I’ll be looking for some special pieces.🤗🤗🤗
Wow! That’s absolutely incredible! That book went from mediocre to gorgeous! You are a real artist. I hope I can learn more of these bookmaking & binding techniques! Thank you for sharing your love of all things book with us!
Amazing Sunshine! Thanks 😊
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Enjoyed every second 👍🏾❤
Miss Nik, you made that even nicer than it was! What kind of super double sticky tape did you use on that! I was kind of surprised to see it! AND what a COOL book. I may need to go find it now!
Hi Deb! I buy it on Amazon, its a life saver! There's a link to my faves list under the video, it should be listed there if you'd like to check it out. =)
Gorgeous cover.
That was amazing. The finished book is gorgeous.
I have that same book and was sad that I couldn’t afford the hardback. This is a beautiful rebinding and would be a book anyone would love to have on their bookshelf or laying on a table. Thanks for sharing this process with us-I found it fascinating! Hoping you’re having a happy start to the New Year. ❤️
Wow amazing! Love watching 🥰🥰… ideas yes 😉😉
OMG!!! I want so badly to learn this. Do you offer a class? If not, please make one. This is wonderful.
Gorgeous! Awesome process!
Love, love,love! And so glad you survived the fires. Hope all is well with you and your family. Happy New Year!
Hi Margie! All is well, thank you! The fire was about an hour away, but wow it sure was a crazy day...we had 80 mph wind gusts, but they had 115 mph. Just nuts! >.
It is sheer joy watching you Nik. You are indeed THE book smith.
Your perfectionism was hanging out all over the cover of this absolutely stunning book cover. You amaze me Nik. Not only are YOU stunning but you are brilliant and so full of wonderful info on book making but you are hilarious too. Hugs
this was a lot of fun! thanks for sharing! loved it!
That is cool!!! What an art piece!
Wow! Beautiful thanks Nik
So cool! I don’t have the patience for so much precision…
Very interesting. Beautiful work!
It turned out wonderful!
Absolutely beautiful!
very relaxing to watch!
There's just something so beautiful about this -- I can't even explain it -- it just reminds me that wonderful things can happen with human beings. It made me feel so happy to see it. Thank you for the best holiday present....
I might as well have been watching that shoveling in handfuls of popcorn like they show when people watch action movies, I was totally glued to the screen, practically with my face on the screen. Love watching the repair...BRILLIANT!!
Lol! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it =) Now I want popcorn...
👏 👏 👏 👏
Not a standing ovation like the Bible you recovered but still just as impressed. Your gift blows me away. Thank you for sharing it with us!
GORGEOUS!!! Love the pops of gold. ;-) And the zen music juxtaposed against the speediness of your creating. AWESOME!
So talented with your skill.
Always a pleasure to watch you work; loved the choice of sounds too
Much, much better than it was before and I just LOVE how meticulous you are. Thank you x
You amaze me. You are talented mechanically to get all the pieces to work and you have a fantastic sense of the aesthetic in your design work. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
I was absolutely enthralled watching this and it turned out beautifully!!! You are so talented we need more Nik, please!!!
What a deal on that book! WOW! Some used copies go up over $600.
Wonderful to watch!
Perfection! Thank you so much for sharing.
thanks for sharing! love the result! so much more happier! i just wanted to say, that the artglitter is higly toxic - i would not touch it without gloves or even inhale it.
Just beautiful!
Beautiful Nik 💞💐
beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!
Beautiful work!
OMG Nik! That is one of the most beautiful videos you have made. I am in awe of your talent. Your attention to detail is incredible. Your results are breathtaking. I love watching and learning from you but this just topped everything for me. For the love of books. Thank you so much Nik for your amazing talent and sharing your incredible craft.
Wow this looks so great
So beautiful!
Wow gorgeous
You have worked hard to master your desired skill set. In my very humble opinion, the easier a person makes something look, the more skilled is the individual. You made me think, yeah... I could so do that. Lol, the only one who believes that is me. (I know better. You are truly a master of book smithing!) As a retired maths teacher, I know that in order to present your material in an easy to follow format, one that has boiled it all down to one concept at a time... you must know your material inside out. You must know it well and then you must have practiced it countless times one on one with a struggling student. I got that practice tutoring struggling students. Then you know where most of the mistakes will occur, why and how to avoid them. You build the confidence of your students so they feel like they honestly have a chance doing it on their own. I have watched many, many of your videos. You have done all of these steps. Thank you Nik. You have a broad range of skills and interests. This old bird is going to follow one of your series and make a lap book this January and February. You have me convinced that just maybe I can make a beautiful book, nice enough to use as a gift for a friend. Thank you so much. You are also a fantastic teacher / tutor / mentor / & true crime enthusist.
WONDERFUL result on that binding! You are so talented!
loved this vid and the ambient music felt like a meditation. So clever!!!🦌💌❤️📚
I really enjoyed watching this. Thankyou so much. I am a book geek now. No better way to spend to spend the day!
Wow! Great job!
I am in awe of your talent. I started watching your videos in early January 2022 and I've made two lapbooks and and I'm on my third Journal. Thank you so much. You have no idea the sleeping Giant that you have reawakened in me.
Lol that's kind of awesome, thanks Carol!
A beautiful, sturdy binding, for a book, worth the effort.
Thanks Nik! Enjoyed the process!
Wow that's was super cool to see
It was great to watch , plus I have a few old old books I need to recover so watching this was a reminder of what I need to do .thank you Nik
Mesmerizing.
That is such a work of precision, care and love. Thank you for sharing this with us.
A gorgeous new life you have given to this book! 😍
Loved it, thank you!
Clever stuff!!
You really are the master booksmith Nik 💕💫💕 magicalcto see you do it. Seems soooo easy when you do it, though it takes a lot of practice. Those thin gold strips, they make such a difference. Thanks Nik for sharing
that was fascinating to watch Nik - it came out beautiful - thank you & Happy New Year 🤗
Beautiful!
I enjoyed watching this process. Would love to try this someday. Thanks! Happy new yr.
Gorgeous!!
Stunning!!
This is the most amazing video I have ever seen. Free meditation sesh AND I get to watch bookbinding!?