Bookbinding gives me peace and focus ✦ Make a journal with me, ASMR Coptic binding process

May you find peace and focus today. I really enjoyed making this journal for someone special. Chiyogami paper (featured on the front cover) is my favourite paper to work with.
Note: this video is not intended to be a tutorial
Timestamps
0:00 Printing dotted paper
0:38 Folding signatures
1:52 Making covers
6:56 Making holes
9:52 Sewing coptic stitch
16:54 Finishing touches
17:34 Complete!
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[@MartyYokawonis]

Love this journal. And your videos are drop dead gorgeous! No crazy music or talking or anything that distracts from the beautiful creating you are doing.

[@kimqaisara]

Then u should also watch videos from LesPapier Cargo channel. Her videos are all pure ASMR of book making. No talking at all. Seriously

[@michelebovero5286]

I second that!

[@LaLaArtStudio]

@@kimqaisara I tried to find the channel, but nothing comes up from the search?? Can you please help?

[@kimqaisara]

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[@trecanaolourdes6250]

@@LaLaArtStudio kzbin.info here you go!

[@josephtermeer4595]

I thought, at first, how this video will be too quiet. But I found myself concentrating more without disruptions from music or talking. I'm excited to try and make this journal for my wife, thank you!

[@darma8030]

In all the arts and crafts I have ever done, a workshop I took to bind a journal was my absolute favorite. I have never forgotten the blissful trance it all became for me. Thank you for bringing me back to a beautiful memory!

[@Roberto__Skar]

Beautiful. I don't normally like videos without a voice-over but this was like a meditation. Thank you!

[@irenemacias7423]

Yes , love just watching your stuff in silence , it’s so calm and relaxing , thank you 😊.

[@kiraracz]

I can't even express how extremely beautiful this journal is. Amazing job!

[@polly_ae]

It turned out to be a very beautiful and aesthetic notebook. Thank you so much for such a calm, relaxing video! Continue in the same spirit and I wish you success in your future work. ☺💕🍀

[@patkitching2656]

I could watch you work all day - THANK you! How I wish my workspace resembled yours (not a hope!🙃) ...... 👋👋👋

[@amandavanheerden7980]

Excellent presentation. No fumbling, babbling or wasted time. Great work!

[@THEMAYQUEEN1]

Wow I’m so glad I found your channel. I love bookbinding and often make my own watercolour sketchbooks. It’s so satisfying making your own books

[@MothWiduri]

Every sound from the bookbinding process is gratifying.. Thank you for creating interesting content like this...

[@bettyloohoo77]

Very calming and relaxing to watch your videos. Which is a great escape from this loud and sometimes vulgar world of KZbin. Thank you You are very talented and I love your work.

[@hollisv961]

I recently found your account on Instagram and I think your work is really beautiful💖. It's really cool to see the process and how it all comes together.☺👍

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thanks for clicking through and watching!! It means a lot. 💖

[@JacquelineJax]

I recently got into making my own sketchbooks at night before I go to bed and I really like to do it my sewing skills are not great but they are good enough to make the sketchbooks and I’m really happy with the results

[@pen_journal]

First time visiting your channel!!! Wow! Love it! It's so therapeutic!! Love the lovely hand-crafted journal, the sewing! Gosh!!!

[@venuswright493]

i’m unsure how you got into my youtube recommended but i am grateful for it

[@abarnswell]

Mesmerizing!! You make it look so easy. Wonderful video, and I love that paper!!

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

I would also love to see a tutorial on this. I don't think I've seen that version of the outside stitch (ladder) and that M pattern showing on the cover. thank you

[@carolinabustos5303]

Hello, did you find any tutorial for this sewing "the ladder back coptic stitch" ? I'm interested and I can't find

[@stacys447]

I have been wanting to add a nicer cover to my sketchbooks. I almost feel like I can do it after watching your video. I really didn't want to fool with a spine at the moment. I will re-watch the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@maaoriweaver]

That is beautiful work, waiting for your shop to re-open

[@Gamarishi]

Nice binding! I really like the pattern you do on the cover

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Such beautiful natural sounds. Such an elegant background. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing.

[@adorecapybara]

Such amazing and diligent work 😍😍😍

[@johnellison3030]

Now that was a very cool video to watch. Excellent work.

[@mrCetus]

Such beautiful work! I just found you on KZbin and I'm so happy I did! I could watch this all day.

[@maerapista6106]

this one really gives me this japanese back in the day book vibe i say this ones the pretty one so far since it looks so simple yet very eye catching for some reason

[@taro6546]

I’m watching from Japan. It’s lovely.

[@agspda]

Hi!, I dont understand how to make that M shape on the boards, the clips skips at some points, do you have any tutorial on those? they look awesome I want it for my notes!

[@nityadevinatha4841]

It's lovely! A pity you don't show the process of this beautiful sewing! Will you make a video showing this in detail, please? Thank you!

[@Doreaj8]

I'm so envious of the supplies you have. We don't have any of the beautiful papers that you have access of. And ordering online is not so much of an option because of the shipping and tax. So Thank you for showing and sharing with us your process and experience.

[@linarios2450]

You work with so much love!! I aspire to be as detailed and creative as you someday 💞

[@Moonriversoul]

WOW! Your Books are beautiful! :)) You're my inspiration!

[@sissylil]

Wow, this is so beautiful!! I just wish I could see what you’ve printed 😊 Thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@sanjeevjoshistutorials5305]

Lovely, very nicely done, motivating

[@BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake]

Thank you very much for sharing this. So inspiring and helpful. ❤

[@beatrizandrade3939]

👏👏👏👏😍Belíssima obra e apresentação!!

[@payholaa]

The paper in the drawer.. where do you buy it? It looks so flexible and the printing is beautiful.

[@yerlee4379]

I think from her other videos, it's called Nepalese Lokta Paper.

[@payholaa]

@@yerlee4379 thank you!

[@monicagoncalves2766]

Beautiful.

[@nikapolish]

Peaceful moment❤

[@Holyshitxst]

OMG! That’s so beautiful 🥹😍 Congrats ❤️

[@snoopyrule]

Such beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@NoIntroTutorials]

This is so satisfying

[@SwtGrnEyed86]

Simply beautiful.

[@michelebovero5286]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@pachlo4018]

Beautiful journal.

[@jadelucifernadeem8488]

Very beautiful handmade you are so good 👍

[@adrivoulgarellis]

Thank you, lovely video and book! 📖 💝

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Mesmerizing! Now I'll have try it too!

[@BessmaITube]

I love this Journal!

[@Halonablack]

I absolutely love this. I want to learn.

[@joeller8510]

Magnifique de finesse et vidéo très bien réalisée afin de comprendre le processus de création, merci beaucoup!

[@yuhuaquan5681]

Wow! you literally made a journal!

[@annedwyer457]

Hello I only found your site yesterday and am so happy that I have. I love your clean, efficient, and no fuss creating. Do you have a list somewhere of the equipment that you are using - for instance what is the board that you used for the covers, what sort of glue are you using to stick on that absolutely lovely cover paper etc. Thank you

[@cmarie8099]

stunningly beautiful, again 😍 I am curious why you never put the papers in the press? also, I LOVE the tiny book mobile! what a great way to practice small 👍

[@hannahoron9740]

Hello Chanel, I love books and good bindings. I like this video and so I hope that you might make more of these.

[@tamilouduplechin7927]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@kerenasmith7443]

So beautiful. Thank you.

[@cherylharris7517]

Wow I am retired. I could watch you all day long . Iam going to try the first of doing a journal . I have a friend that journals and I sent her two . I would love to make her one , It seem to be a very loving an personal gift to give someone. Will get all i need first to start . THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH US . oh where did you get the pen holder at the end

[@bellad007]

Hey I just found your channel today. The video is beautiful! I would love to make a journal. What are the dimensions of the board and paper you used? Is there another one of your videos that I should watch that maybe goes into more detail on the process? Thank you

[@wendycook9334]

Such a beautiful channel 🥰

[@MartyYokawonis]

I follow you now on Etsy and instagram too. Thanks for your videos and journal making

[@dewdropsonaleaf]

Lovely!!🥺✨

[@MohdArif-pj8gg]

Ma Shaa Allah

[@williamal91]

thanks for sharing, amazing

[@karma13612]

Nice choice for pen! The Kaweco Student I think??? 🖋👍🙋‍♀️

[@arminshakya6050]

Can someone tell me how to do this coptic stitch I don’t get how to do the middle part and the M-shape on the cover? Absolutely beautiful journal.

[@V10lette579]

I get so mesmerized watching your videos. I’m having a hard time finding good colored thread. What type of thread are you using?

[@geh8553]

So perfect

[@RiisaCha27]

I wanna make this !!

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

I could not see how the cover was sewn onto the signature. Beautiful work. Just will have to find a video close up dealing with cover attachment.

[@elaraslove9873]

Beautiful book. I've learned a lot. How did you make the pen holder?

[@CCLinGameOnABC]

Is there a reason to run the paper through a copying machine first, and then use it for book binding? Or it is just a way to show what kind of paper used in this video?

[@7andearth76]

She prints dots on the paper.

[@carolinabustos5303]

Hello, could you show me how to do the ladder back coptic stitch seam or where I can see videos or images to help me? Thank you

[@jehanlucman117]

Hello.. Love watching your videos. Can I ask where do you get your binding covers? They are so nice and dainty. :)

[@cacausilva-designer]

O love your chanel, it calm me, I’m a crafter and also sewing paper like you. O realçou appreciatte your job. How paper do you use for your layers? It’s waterblock?

[@marlonf.]

¡Es muy bonito!

[@3dchuy]

Beautiful, I can never get my printer to print on both sides perfectly. it always shifts something a couple of mm and you can see through from the other side the misaligment.

[@Ms101968]

Beautiful! What type of paper is used to cover the book covers, and the weight of it if you know? It seems to take the wet glue very well.

[@biankaliza]

Yes I'm also looking for that paper but idk know what's it called.

[@bittermelonbindery]

It's called chiyogami paper and it's 70 gsm. My favourite paper to work with.

[@betteschmidt3839]

Thank you

[@nickalih]

I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering where do you find those decorative papers?

[@bittermelonbindery]

There are multiple vendors selling online, look up “chiyogami paper”. I get them from Etsy and any vendors that show up on Google in my region.

[@hossamhossamxd]

i would like to ask you if you don't mind the machine in the beginning of this video what is its role?

[@alexiabruner3474]

Diseñado hermosa y creativamente, además de pulcro. Se nota que amas lo que haces. Me encantó mucho💖💖💖

[@nancyangel3213]

Hermosísima!!! 😍🤩🤗🤗🤗🇨🇴

[@aliciadanowski245]

These books you made are beautiful. I have a problem though, Do you have a video that actually shows how to do the binding, I find that it is impossible to follow how you are doing it. Thank you.

[@user-dq1hx7ev7x]

I want to try it but after I finish exams.

[@avisiktachakraborty3438]

Bookkeeping art and statistics......

[@ThePurpleFlower]

Where do we find short-grain paper like the ones you used here? Thank you so much 😍

[@niariella03]

Hi! Did you use regular printer paper or something with a higher gsm? Also, how did you make the dot grid paper?

[@bittermelonbindery]

I use 28 lb/105 gsm paper. I found a dot grid template online to print!

[@niariella03]

bitter melon bindery great, thanks! Does the paper fair well with markers or is there very noticeable ghosting? Sorry for all of the questions😅 I want to try to make my next bullet journal, since I’ve fallen in love with bookbinding and am trying to figure out how to get the best quality match to the ones I’ve purchased.

[@bittermelonbindery]

That's a fun endeavour! I have only used tombow markers on the paper and there is no ghosting or bleeding. Not sure about other brands. Mohawk superfine paper is the brand I use currently and it holds fountain pens quite well too.

[@niariella03]

bitter melon bindery great! That should work fine then for what I want to do😊

[@lechatnoirAstaroth]

Hi, great journal! What kind of paper did you use? Both for the cover and for the inside sheets.

[@fiorest3581]

so cute >.

[@lizzienx]

Hi, like the binding. How did you do the binding ?

[@bittermelonbindery]

The binding is called Coptic stitch. Sea Lemon has a tutorial here on KZbin!

[@jaykaycubing5863]

I feel so stupid for asking this but, the covers are made of cardboard right?

[@nicolasbohnenberger7017]

Hi! Great video! Did you make your own cover paper there?

[@learningbetweenthepages527]

love watching your work! What kind of printer do you use?

[@angelamesserschmidt3134]

hey i like your binding really much. could you tell me whats the name of the binding?:) greetings and have a nice day.

[@craftyhannah2598]

Nice

[@deeps7184]

Good One...

[@mika..8377]

hiii can i ask what are the measures of the cover? :)

[@roooh7072]

هل تستخدمين الخشب لصنع الغطاء؟ ارجو ان تشاركينا الخامات التي تستعملينها للتغليف ❤

[@coolnia]

تستعمل كرتون

[@alansmith8911]

I see in this tutorial you have a book mobile in your window, do you have another tutorial as to how you made this?

[@sylvie4010]

WoWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!