If you want a comprehensive guide on beginner bookbinding, my new book is coming out on December 5, 2023! Every preorder gets a bonus ebook with extra content. Go to my website for preorder links: www.bittermelonbindery.com
this was very very helpful! I started bookbinding a few months ago and quickly fell in love. A couple years back I got my hands on an old wallpaper sample book as you'd find in a housewares store. I've been experimenting with using those wallpaper sample sheets for covers, as it makes sense that they might be more durable and even water-resistant.
one can get book board from slitting the covers of a 3-ring binder! thank you for showing the types of board together, the difference can be hard to understand.
Thank you for making this video. It was super insightful. I have recently started enjoying book binding and this really explained a lot of stuff for me.
This came right on time. I have been working on sample ideas for starting my first set of products I'd like to launch with in the coming months. I am making prototypes left and right. lol. Your videos have been so helpful over the past two weeks. Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your materials!
Thank you this was so helpful, I've ruined so many books, I needed way more knowledge before moving forward, so this video really helped. Thank you ~Gina~❤
Thank you so much! My head has been spinning with all of the paper options, it's nice to see how others think about their paper selection. I actually had a question about where you buy your 2 ply crawford thread. I've only been able to find it in 4 ply, but I'm not making exposed spines so I'm worried that would be too thick
@@bittermelonbindery Thank you so much! And thank you for all of your videos. I have always felt like bookbinding would be too challenging for me, but your videos are so clear and easy to follow. that gave me a lot of confidence and I'm really excited to try 💜
Hi! Very instructive, as well as your other videos. Going to try to make my first writing journal. Where do you get your 11 x 17 paper? What weight is it? Thank you!
Hi what is the paper type.used in commercially bound books.. . especially children books....they are kinda glossy... And usually if used carefully don wear that much... Wats the name of them and where can I get them...
Hi. Love your channel and I am very inspired by it. But I was just wandering how important it is to use the acid free cardboard. I am attempting my first book and I have cardboard leftovers from use in my furniture business(backs for armchairs). But they are not acid free so I was just not sure if I could use it or not? I see some stores sell book-cardboard not acid free, so how important is it? What will happen if I use the non-acid free board and when? Hope you can answer. Sincerely Lillianne
Thank you so much! This was very helpful. My favorite (so far) decorative papers are lokta and chiyogami. I get them from Hollander’s and they are beautiful! A question about your watercolor paper: you stated you use hot press paper but many artists prefer cold press. Is there a reason you use hot press over cold press? Just curious. I’ve made a few cold press watercolor journals but have not tried the hot press.
I use both cold press and hot press! Hot press is just what I had leftover in my studio. I polled my Instagram followers last year and it was almost a 50/50 split, so it seems like each artist has their own preference.
lovely and informative video, as always ❤ by the way, about the book showcased at 7:05, what's that binding/stitch called? looks like a mix of coptic and japanese binding, and I'd love to try my hand at it!
It's just a decorative stitch that I add at the very end! Before I complete sewing on the last hole of the cover, I bring the thread to the side and weave through all the holes until I return back to the last hole to finish off on the inside. Hope that makes sense. I show it here on my livestream: ua-cam.com/users/livexs09xraiU2g?feature=share&t=2484
Definitely something with a hard back (enclosed spine). If the signatures held together is over 3/4 inch in thickness and has a wedge shape when it's sewn, it may need to be rounded to manage spine swell. And maybe even sewn with supports such as linen tape to support the weight of the text block. I personally haven't made anything viable over 150 pages yet!
thin and low quality paper will bubble for sure! also using too much glue or glue that is too watery. brush gently when applying glue. test the paper before using it for a book if you're unsure.
If you want a comprehensive guide on beginner bookbinding, my new book is coming out on December 5, 2023! Every preorder gets a bonus ebook with extra content. Go to my website for preorder links: www.bittermelonbindery.com
this was very very helpful! I started bookbinding a few months ago and quickly fell in love. A couple years back I got my hands on an old wallpaper sample book as you'd find in a housewares store. I've been experimenting with using those wallpaper sample sheets for covers, as it makes sense that they might be more durable and even water-resistant.
one can get book board from slitting the covers of a 3-ring binder! thank you for showing the types of board together, the difference can be hard to understand.
Loving this since being an artist is always about paper!😊
The only thing I didn't like about this is that I couldn't touch all that luscious paper! Thank you so much for sharing what you know with us.
Two layers of cereal box material laminated together makes an ok book board. I wouldn't say it's great, but it works...
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i always use enforcer cardboard
I use them all the time. Better transform an ugly cardboard into a beautiful notebook.
Thank you for making this video. It was super insightful. I have recently started enjoying book binding and this really explained a lot of stuff for me.
I use matboard scraps. You can ask your local custom framing store and ask them for any scaps they might be tossing out.
This came right on time. I have been working on sample ideas for starting my first set of products I'd like to launch with in the coming months. I am making prototypes left and right. lol. Your videos have been so helpful over the past two weeks. Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your materials!
Exciting!
@@bittermelonbindery I had a quick question: Do you also use the Blick paper for your writing journals or just your sketchbooks? Thank you!
@@clarissa182 Just sketchbooks!
@@bittermelonbindery Thank you!
Excellent! Thanks for the useful info. Those lokta and marble papers are gorgeous!
Thank you this was so helpful, I've ruined so many books, I needed way more knowledge before moving forward, so this video really helped. Thank you ~Gina~❤
Thank you so much! My head has been spinning with all of the paper options, it's nice to see how others think about their paper selection. I actually had a question about where you buy your 2 ply crawford thread. I've only been able to find it in 4 ply, but I'm not making exposed spines so I'm worried that would be too thick
I get them from Royalwood Ltd, I also recently got 25/3 thread from TALAS that I wax myself, which is about the same gauge!
@@bittermelonbindery Thank you so much! And thank you for all of your videos. I have always felt like bookbinding would be too challenging for me, but your videos are so clear and easy to follow. that gave me a lot of confidence and I'm really excited to try 💜
Thank you for the paper the decorative papers looks os pretty 😍
Very valuable information. Thank you!
Where can I find Davey board? I’ve searched and can’t seem to find it unless I’m missing something lol 😂
Oh amazing your channel. I love your all video. Im your little fan. 😶
What’s your preferred 11x17 paper? Is it the Neenah royal sundance? Not mentioned in video. Thanks!
Do you use Japanese paper for book covers? And if you do, where do you recommend to purchase from?
What is the tool you used to measure the board thickness in the video? Thanks!
Bitter, might you have a video for the strawberry book cover binding in this video?
I don't, but this would be the closest one! ua-cam.com/video/3f0tPl8VBRE/v-deo.html
Hi! Very instructive, as well as your other videos. Going to try to make my first writing journal. Where do you get your 11 x 17 paper? What weight is it? Thank you!
Hi what is the paper type.used in commercially bound books..
. especially children books....they are kinda glossy... And usually if used carefully don wear that much... Wats the name of them and where can I get them...
Thank you sharing ❤
Just found so channel and ordered your book. What weight paper do u use for making a photo album?
I subscribed 😂
Useful info.❤
Thanks!
Thank you so much 💖
Hi. Love your channel and I am very inspired by it. But I was just wandering how important it is to use the acid free cardboard. I am attempting my first book and I have cardboard leftovers from use in my furniture business(backs for armchairs). But they are not acid free so I was just not sure if I could use it or not? I see some stores sell book-cardboard not acid free, so how important is it? What will happen if I use the non-acid free board and when? Hope you can answer. Sincerely Lillianne
Thank you so much! This was very helpful. My favorite (so far) decorative papers are lokta and chiyogami. I get them from Hollander’s and they are beautiful! A question about your watercolor paper: you stated you use hot press paper but many artists prefer cold press. Is there a reason you use hot press over cold press? Just curious. I’ve made a few cold press watercolor journals but have not tried the hot press.
I use both cold press and hot press! Hot press is just what I had leftover in my studio. I polled my Instagram followers last year and it was almost a 50/50 split, so it seems like each artist has their own preference.
@@bittermelonbindery Thanks! I’ve only used cold press so far; maybe I’ll try hot press now and see how it goes!
lovely and informative video, as always ❤
by the way, about the book showcased at 7:05, what's that binding/stitch called? looks like a mix of coptic and japanese binding, and I'd love to try my hand at it!
It's just a decorative stitch that I add at the very end! Before I complete sewing on the last hole of the cover, I bring the thread to the side and weave through all the holes until I return back to the last hole to finish off on the inside. Hope that makes sense.
I show it here on my livestream: ua-cam.com/users/livexs09xraiU2g?feature=share&t=2484
What about paintings on canvas paper?
Where do you get your boards ?
For a thin paper 52gsm what binding stitch would you recommend in order to make a 365 page journal? 😊
Definitely something with a hard back (enclosed spine). If the signatures held together is over 3/4 inch in thickness and has a wedge shape when it's sewn, it may need to be rounded to manage spine swell. And maybe even sewn with supports such as linen tape to support the weight of the text block. I personally haven't made anything viable over 150 pages yet!
How do you keep the paper from bubbling when you glue it? Or is that just the quality of the papers fault
thin and low quality paper will bubble for sure! also using too much glue or glue that is too watery. brush gently when applying glue. test the paper before using it for a book if you're unsure.
@@bittermelonbindery Thank you!
I went to Patreon to join your group and got this response as I went to make a payment. You can't join this creator's membership. Please tell me why?
I’m taking a break in July, you can join starting August 1!
@@bittermelonbindery Got it.
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