Bookbinding Links
I saw my first handmade book in a crafts store in Baltimore. It had a simple five-stitch bind, a photocopied cover, and inside was an ancient Indian folk legend. I loved it! Ever since then, I look for handcrafted books wherever I go.
TRADITIONAL BOOKBINDING LINKS
These how-to’s are for traditional methods of making both softbound and hardbound books.
- Five-stitch Bookbinding
- Japanese Stab Binding
- Bookbinding Tutorial
- Single Signature Pamphlet
- Handmade Books
- Bind It Fast
BOOKS FROM BOOKS LINKS
An easy way to create a book is to start with a hardback or notebook and modify it to make it your own.
UNUSUAL BOOKBINDING LINKS
The following binding methods are rarely used today, except in art books. Many of these methods have been around for centuries, but a couple are recent innovations.
SHRINK PLASTIC AND CLAY BOOKBINDING LINKS
I like to work with shrink plastic fimo clay. I usually make items for the home or jewelry, but these projects give me a chance to spread my wings a bit.
BROWN PAPER BAG LINKS
Brown Paper Bag Books are the newest thing in bookbinding. They generally meant to be used as scrapbooks, but with a little adaptation they can be used for anything…art books, journals, etc.
- Make Your Own Paper Bag Mini-Scrapbooks
- Paper Bag Albums
- How To Make A Paper Bag Album
- It’s In The Bag
Read More : Bookbinding
