Thank you for this! I liked seeing this variation and will try it soon. I have the Anne Goy book too and haven't tried it yet. I learn better seeing things done visually.
Your craftsmanship looks neat and tidy. This binding is a bit puzzling to me, but if I watch the videos a few more times I’m sure I’ll work it out. Maybe it’s the secret nature of it! 😊
Darryn, thank you so very much for doing this second (or first actually) variation of the Criss Cross binding. Yes, it's definitely more time consuming but its also more visually appealing as the interior appears more polished and finished. I also like how Ann has stabilized the threads with the tapes as well as gluing them on the front and back sides. I think it would go a long way in preserving the look of the stitching that you put so much time into when you sew the boards together. I'll certainly be giving this a go as exposed stitched bindings are my personal favorite. Why make a book that is bound like one you could find commercially without someone fully understanding just how much goes into the process? Just my own personal bias. :) Well done video. Thanks again!
I think this variation is slightly more aesthetically pleasing but also looks like more of a pain. I can see why it didn't get as popular as the first one you showed. I still might try it out though. I like how the tapes make the inside look.
Have you tried making your own curved needles? I despise the semi-circular commercial ones. Light a candle, hold your needle with two pairs of pliers, and bend it gently in the center until you have the curve you want. Or bend at one edge if you want more of a hook; perhaps a needle nose pair of pliers would work better to shape this one. Sometimes one works better than the other for a project. Thank you for showing Anne's modifications, I'm anxious to make them.
Okay, I just finished this one, a 12"X9"watercolor sketchbook on 140lb Fabriano hot press, for a friend. I had done my first one (the popular variation) in a class by Barbara Korbel, and did a few of them following that. I really struggled with this version. You make it look so easy! The green board I ordered from Talas (the grey was out of stock) was hard to cut and punch. The sewing thread wanted to get hung up on the ends of the tapes until I had enough pages on to be at the middle of the book, then again muddled up towards the end of the sewing. I felt as if I was all thumbs. Having said all that, I do like how sturdy the book feels in the page attachments to the spine. (Planning to put my self through this again to try the guarded version, LOL. I will put on a really long podcast for that effort.)
I'm going to try the simpler version first... I'm very new to all of this. However, this version does look especially appealing. (Note to self... ask neighbours for their old magazines - I'm running out of scrap paper!!!)
Maybe I missed this in your video - but isn't there a rule that the spine must be narrower than the spacing of sewing holes on the boards otherwise it doesn't work so well? Great videos. So helpful. Thank you for all you do for the craft of bookbinding.
Darryn I have a problem with my current binding. I apologize that it isn’t this particular style. It is just another bound watercolor large book for myself. I accidentally cut the material or vinyl in half. Oh boy 🤭 There is at least 3 inches of vinyl that is quite an allowance on top and bottom and sides.The boards haven’t been put in. Is it ok to overlap the vinyl and glue it well? I feel pretty dingy right now. Maybe a ridge with a braided look might hide it? Anyways I didn’t know who to ask. The vinyl is lighter weight. All the other ones were given to my friends and they loved them. Thank you for your instruction.🤗
Well I overlaped it and glued well. About an -1-1/2 to 2” from the spine there will be a seam on both sides. Since the decorative papers are handmade Chinese with reds, orange and gold I can cover the seem with a 1/4” orangish red satin ribbon that will glue to the board under the board papers hiding the seams. It may not even be noticeable but I tried to think outside the box since my skills are limited. Anyway I didn’t even give you an opportunity to respond. Take care of yourself and yours,😊
Sounds like you have it sorted. Browse the web to see some of the creative things people do with covers. What you did by accident some people would go to a lot of trouble to try and do on purpose! All the best, Darryn
Hello again! I’ve doing more bookbinding recently and I started using gold foil even. It’s a toner transfer technique but I’ll have to do now until I get brass types. I wanted to ask you about what binding I should use for the next book that I want to produce. It’s 24 sections (signatures) with 6 sheets each. As you may imagine, it’s a very thick book. The problem is that my cover material is not that flexible. So I cannot do ribs on the spine. What binding method would you recommend for such a big book? Thank you very much and I hope you have a great day.
According to Amazon Anne's book is in French, though it looks exactly as your copy does. Before I go ahead and buy it, does it have an English translation inside as well... my french is exceedingly rusty and last used back in secondary school some 20 plus years ago!
I've never done this binding style before so excuse me if this question is silly: would it not be faster and easier to do it the other way around? Sew the interior around paper loop tapes and then see the covers onto the tapes. Then only 9 insertions would be necessary.
I've been trying to find a good option for binding my single-issue comics into a hardback book. I feel this could be a good option for that, not having any glue go near my comics is a huge plus. Is there a recommended thickness for this binding, I'm guessing if I try and bind 16 issues into one of these I might come across some problems with the weight of the book straining on the thread?
I'm not sure this would be the binding I'd use for comics. Do you mind new holes in the spine fold? I assume not because I'm sure you'd need to make them to do this binding with them. In which case I'd recommend doing a simple square back Bradel binding, but sew with a concertina guard - which I do demonstrate in one of the Crisscross videos. This keeps the glue off the spine of the comics, but they are in a conventional book format. If you don't wan to add new holes to the spine fold I'd sew each onto a stub using the holes from the staples and do some sort of stub binding. I haven't done a video on this yet. Good luck! DAS
@@DASBookbinding Thanks for the reply. No no issue with adding new holes. Ok, I shall take a look at the Square back bradel binding. I just watched the video with the concertina guard and that certainly looks like that could help. thanks again.
Would it be advisable to try and sew with the spine loops already in place? I’m afraid of loosening the the sewing while trying to insert the tapes. Or am I just worrying needlessly and making things more complicated?
There are a few books that are very broad and cover a lot of stuff in detail. But they all come from different points of view. Edith Diehl comes from the German/American tradition while Arthur Johnson (Thames and Hudson Manual) is very English. The best modern books I think is by Kathy Abbott (A Step-by-Step Guide). If I had to pick one book, because it was my first, it would be Arthur Johnson. DAS
I just love the sounds when sped up! 😂 thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.
I am a big fan DAS! I hope you continue to show tutorials on 'simple' binds such as this
Thank you for this! I liked seeing this variation and will try it soon. I have the Anne Goy book too and haven't tried it yet. I learn better seeing things done visually.
Your craftsmanship looks neat and tidy. This binding is a bit puzzling to me, but if I watch the videos a few more times I’m sure I’ll work it out. Maybe it’s the secret nature of it! 😊
I think this approach gives better finishing touches than the popular one since it hides the threads inside. Nice work
Thank you so much. I really want to make this binding but couldn’t find instructions in English. You’ve made my day.
Darryn, thank you so very much for doing this second (or first actually) variation of the Criss Cross binding. Yes, it's definitely more time consuming but its also more visually appealing as the interior appears more polished and finished. I also like how Ann has stabilized the threads with the tapes as well as gluing them on the front and back sides. I think it would go a long way in preserving the look of the stitching that you put so much time into when you sew the boards together. I'll certainly be giving this a go as exposed stitched bindings are my personal favorite. Why make a book that is bound like one you could find commercially without someone fully understanding just how much goes into the process? Just my own personal bias. :) Well done video. Thanks again!
I think this variation is slightly more aesthetically pleasing but also looks like more of a pain. I can see why it didn't get as popular as the first one you showed. I still might try it out though. I like how the tapes make the inside look.
Have you tried making your own curved needles? I despise the semi-circular commercial ones. Light a candle, hold your needle with two pairs of pliers, and bend it gently in the center until you have the curve you want. Or bend at one edge if you want more of a hook; perhaps a needle nose pair of pliers would work better to shape this one. Sometimes one works better than the other for a project. Thank you for showing Anne's modifications, I'm anxious to make them.
Good idea. I've seen this done but I avoid curved needles as much as possible so don't use them that much. Thanks, DAS
This makes more sense than some of the other ways to do this binding. Thank you.
Thanks for this tutorial!
Muy buen video. Gracias por compartir estos tesoros.!!!
Okay, I just finished this one, a 12"X9"watercolor sketchbook on 140lb Fabriano hot press, for a friend. I had done my first one (the popular variation) in a class by Barbara Korbel, and did a few of them following that. I really struggled with this version. You make it look so easy! The green board I ordered from Talas (the grey was out of stock) was hard to cut and punch. The sewing thread wanted to get hung up on the ends of the tapes until I had enough pages on to be at the middle of the book, then again muddled up towards the end of the sewing. I felt as if I was all thumbs. Having said all that, I do like how sturdy the book feels in the page attachments to the spine. (Planning to put my self through this again to try the guarded version, LOL. I will put on a really long podcast for that effort.)
The CXD green board is really the Rolls Royce of board, but it is hard to cut. Thus I don't use it in videos.
@@DASBookbinding thank you!
Absolutely fascinating, thankyou for this tutorial
*Great job, Darryn!!!*
I'm going to try the simpler version first... I'm very new to all of this. However, this version does look especially appealing. (Note to self... ask neighbours for their old magazines - I'm running out of scrap paper!!!)
Maybe I missed this in your video - but isn't there a rule that the spine must be narrower than the spacing of sewing holes on the boards otherwise it doesn't work so well? Great videos. So helpful. Thank you for all you do for the craft of bookbinding.
I hadn't thought about it. Something to watch out for! Darryn
🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ love it
Darryn I have a problem with my current binding. I apologize that it isn’t this particular style. It is just another bound watercolor large book for myself. I accidentally cut the material or vinyl in half. Oh boy 🤭 There is at least 3 inches of vinyl that is quite an allowance on top and bottom and sides.The boards haven’t been put in. Is it ok to overlap the vinyl and glue it well? I feel pretty dingy right now. Maybe a ridge with a braided look might hide it? Anyways I didn’t know who to ask. The vinyl is lighter weight. All the other ones were given to my friends and they loved them. Thank you for your instruction.🤗
Well I overlaped it and glued well. About an -1-1/2 to 2” from the spine there will be a seam on both sides. Since the decorative papers are handmade Chinese with reds, orange and gold I can cover the seem with a 1/4” orangish red satin ribbon that will glue to the board under the board papers hiding the seams. It may not even be noticeable but I tried to think outside the box since my skills are limited. Anyway I didn’t even give you an opportunity to respond. Take care of yourself and yours,😊
Sounds like you have it sorted. Browse the web to see some of the creative things people do with covers. What you did by accident some people would go to a lot of trouble to try and do on purpose! All the best, Darryn
Hello again! I’ve doing more bookbinding recently and I started using gold foil even. It’s a toner transfer technique but I’ll have to do now until I get brass types. I wanted to ask you about what binding I should use for the next book that I want to produce. It’s 24 sections (signatures) with 6 sheets each. As you may imagine, it’s a very thick book. The problem is that my cover material is not that flexible. So I cannot do ribs on the spine. What binding method would you recommend for such a big book? Thank you very much and I hope you have a great day.
According to Amazon Anne's book is in French, though it looks exactly as your copy does. Before I go ahead and buy it, does it have an English translation inside as well... my french is exceedingly rusty and last used back in secondary school some 20 plus years ago!
Top half of the page is in French and bottom half is the English translation.
I've never done this binding style before so excuse me if this question is silly: would it not be faster and easier to do it the other way around? Sew the interior around paper loop tapes and then see the covers onto the tapes. Then only 9 insertions would be necessary.
It would be very hard to do. I'm sure I couldn't do it anyway. Give it a go and see what you think. All the best, DAS
@@DASBookbinding ah, did I just set up a challenge? I definitely didn't mean to. If you can't do it, I doubt I could.
I've been trying to find a good option for binding my single-issue comics into a hardback book. I feel this could be a good option for that, not having any glue go near my comics is a huge plus. Is there a recommended thickness for this binding, I'm guessing if I try and bind 16 issues into one of these I might come across some problems with the weight of the book straining on the thread?
I'm not sure this would be the binding I'd use for comics. Do you mind new holes in the spine fold? I assume not because I'm sure you'd need to make them to do this binding with them. In which case I'd recommend doing a simple square back Bradel binding, but sew with a concertina guard - which I do demonstrate in one of the Crisscross videos. This keeps the glue off the spine of the comics, but they are in a conventional book format. If you don't wan to add new holes to the spine fold I'd sew each onto a stub using the holes from the staples and do some sort of stub binding. I haven't done a video on this yet. Good luck! DAS
@@DASBookbinding Thanks for the reply. No no issue with adding new holes. Ok, I shall take a look at the Square back bradel binding. I just watched the video with the concertina guard and that certainly looks like that could help. thanks again.
Would it be advisable to try and sew with the spine loops already in place? I’m afraid of loosening the the sewing while trying to insert the tapes. Or am I just worrying needlessly and making things more complicated?
I think it would be impossible to do and not at all necessary. Give it a go and it will all make sense! DAS
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any book recomendations one should read as a entrie point to bookbinding?
There are a few books that are very broad and cover a lot of stuff in detail. But they all come from different points of view. Edith Diehl comes from the German/American tradition while Arthur Johnson (Thames and Hudson Manual) is very English. The best modern books I think is by Kathy Abbott (A Step-by-Step Guide). If I had to pick one book, because it was my first, it would be Arthur Johnson. DAS
@@DASBookbinding Thank you for your quick reply
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What is the thread you are using??
I think it is 18/2 linen thread from Hewits. DAS
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such a beautiful binding. But it looks so time consuming...
Bookbinding is a time consuming hobby:) This is a quick binding compared to most of the work I do. If only we all had more time.. DAS
What a nightmare to sew