Making a Japanese Notebook with Case in my Apartment | Bookbinding ASMR
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- In this video, Bounty Archive binds an original design using delightfully specific tools and clever techniques. In the antique bookstores of Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood, I saw thousands of artifact-looking books wrapped in a hard case held closed with bone-clasps. This style of case design (more specifically the idea of a book having its own box) lended an even further aura of importance to these classic bindings. I was inspired to experiment with this concept using my own unique closure-mechanism. Also fascinating was the overlap of the two covers over the book within. I considered all the ways that these two covers could interact with each other, and decided to try overlapping acetate windows whose colors would make a blended venn diagram at their intersection. This intention was slightly foiled by my choice of darker, less reflective cover material and liner papers. This video marks the debut of my NT Circular Cutter, which was instrumental in the production of this book.
If you look closely, you will note 6 or 7 outfit changes in this video. No matter how long it takes, making a book is an endless source of joy.
Read more about the project here: www.bountyarch...
All of my books are created on location in my apartment in New York City. I hope that you enjoy the sights, sounds, and general sensations evoked by this ASMR video, to which I've added no music. While this is not intended to be a tutorial, you may feel inspired and/or challenged to use some of the featured techniques to make something functional and beautiful. I hope this is the case.
If you have questions about this process, materials, or bookbinding, just ask me in the comments. I read them all, and I try to reply as soon as possible.
MATERIALS:
Book:
Paper - 24/60lb short grain paper - Warm white
Thread - French waxed linen thread (size 25)
Covers - Cardstock I stole from my office in 2021
End Papers - Yellow textured washi
Liner Papers - Black textured washi
Book Cloth - Euro Buckram Cloth - Gunmetal
Case:
Windows: Thin colored acetate
Case - Davey's Binder Board - 3mm
Liner Papers: Black textured washi
Book Cloth - Euro Buckram Cloth - Gunmetal
Clasp: 16mm metal buckle
Website:
www.bountyarch...
Instagram:
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Chapters:
0:12 Preparing paper
1:18 Cutting text block
2:02 Book covers
3:53 Text block details
4:46 Punching holes
5:22 Sewing text block
6:20 Notebook complete
6:39 Preparing case
7:04 Cricut Maker
7:24 NT Circular Cutter
9:12 Applying Windows
10:10 Binding the case
10:57 Metal clasp
14:17 Applying liner paper
15:03 Final case pieces
15:43 Test fit
16:14 Complete
16:40 End card
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Camera:
iPhone 13 Pro
I find myself once again with the pleasure of observing what it takes to create a masterpiece at the hands of Bounty Archive. In just 16 short minutes, the detailed shots take us on a journey, accompanied by the sounds of mechanical tooling, paper texture, and organic precision. We find ourselves asking not “what if,” but “how?” The international travels to far lands bring back knowledge that we all wish to attain and practice through hours of experimental, yet tested bookbinding techniques. This dedication to craft is evident in what we witness on this UA-cam page. As the glue adheres to the variety of textured surfaces displayed in the video, we come to understand a simple truth: great work is achieved through constant improvement.
Success is measured not in quantity, but in quality. Thumbs up from me on this one.
You are the reason I do all this
The depth of the bounty tool box always impresses
Ya I'm in my bag lately
go go gadget bone folder
a beautiful endevour
Thank you artboss
I had a really good teacher in my exchange institution who taught me everything I know about bookbinding. I’ve used some elements of that during my bachelor, and this video inspired me to implement more in the upcoming masters course. Thank you!
Wow! To inspire is my goal, so thank you for sharing that with me. I would be delighted to see some of your work.
They look really cool, but just out of curiosity what function do the blue and yellow windows serve? I have never owned a book case like that, or really seen one until this video.
Thank you for the kind words! The windows have no functional purpose as it relates to holding the book. They simply are artistic elements of the design.
Details on the circular Leather weight?
Ah yes, that ol thing? I have no idea what the material inside is (hopefully not lead) but it is quite dense and almost certainly metalloid. Two thin layers of brushed suede are sewn around it. Feels very nice in the hand. Thank you for inquiring, viewer.
Where can we buy it?
I'm afraid this is 1/1. I typically have other books I've made on my website.