Bookbinding brings me calm and presence ✦ ASMR case binding process, no talking

[@bittermelonbindery]

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

[@socialmediaoracle8163]

Hi where can we see a complete list of the items you used and links on where you bought it? thanks!!!

[@mikehall117]

My grandmother was a master bookbinder and restorer. As a little boy in the 70’s and 80’s I would sit in her bindery, under instruction to not touch anything, and watch her work. It is some of the most happy memories of my childhood. She’s long since passed now, but I have some of her fine bindings as a memory of her. Thank you for making this video, it brought back many happy memories.

[@Tumtumtickler]

I’m sorry for your loss binding is a really cool hobby to have

[@kateb3lle]

Thank you for sharing your memories :) was a pleasant surprise addition to my day!

[@aqsaafridi1487]

I lost a grandfather too I know tour greive . I think u may be in your 70s and that's the same as your sub count.

[@ThePsychicCellPhones]

@Aqsa Afridi out of pocket :/

[@itsmeonlyme...8682]

I imagined the scene and god it was so cute 🥺

[@MintyArisato]

In the beginning of our relationship, my girlfriend gifted me a book she bound herself, designed with my favourite colors and shapes, because I love to write. Now that I see the process I appreciate it even more. It’s one of my most prized possessions.

[@aeronvista2354]

Update?

[@_voyageuse]

Such an amazing gift to be given.

[@thetraveller3353]

Bro won

[@vinzisaloser]

she's a keeper lil bro, don't mess up

[@walkdeep]

I dont think that's a lil bro lol

[@nathanburnett3274]

I know this isn’t a tutorial video but I wanted to say what a great video! I mostly used this video and it’s labeled chapters to understand the steps and reproduce the process to make my wife an ok/maybe useable leather bound watercolor journal.

[@misstweetypie1]

Don’t worry, it will definitely be useable, and I’m sure she’ll love it!

[@kaymel5092]

How'd it turn out?

[@m-well6843]

Oh wow I would love for my husband to make me a watercolor journal. Very nice of you ;)

[@suzannehicks5856]

What a precious gift to your wife!

[@jordynjones5666]

You're the husband that every woman desires

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

If there were Emmys for KZbin videos, you'd win it in a walk away. This is sublime. The photography, lighting, background, and quiet is compellingly beautiful. At the same time it's valuable for instruction. Your silence narrows the focus down to a laser light of clarity. And no blathering chattiness is a great relief. Fantastic work!

[@Scar_does_stuff]

bookbinding is such a joy when you don't focus on getting to the end result and just be present with each step. This video captures that feeling in the most wonderful way.

[@robinatkins5332]

Although I've been making books for over 30 years, I still learned a few tricks watching this lovely, calming video. Thank you!

[@nuggirito]

You've gotten me inspired to pick up book making again! i did it a bit in college - i love your work!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Oh have fun! ☺️

[@charlottesmom]

Same, I made 2 sketchbooks around 5 years ago, bought more supplies 6 months ago, now need to get back into it, it was fun!

[@bakibadguy]

This is absolutely stunning work! I can't put into words how much I am in awe of you and your beautiful bookbinding. Your camerawork and visuals too are just so wonderful! You are immensely talented and I hope you continue to find joy in your craft! ❤️

[@talisem1453]

Agreed and seconded! So amazing

[@barbaram8619]

I agree - this captures the essence of ASMR.

[@suzantenzijthoff9264]

Watching this while going through a breakup, can 100% reccomend. Very calming and amazing craftsmenship!

[@senamarienne]

I’m new to the channel and I have a question that I’m not sure was answered before: do you stamp your logo in the book anywhere? If not, I think it’s a good idea to 😁

[@bittermelonbindery]

I tried hot foiling with mixed results... I'll keep trying, that's a good idea.

[@nk7221]

@@bittermelonbindery about the logo: have you ever thought of embossing it on the first or last page? I believe it might suit well the theme of your books!

[@avarineavee6502]

@@bittermelonbinderyif I can suggest something - I was thinking about a stamp with logo / signature that I could put on the last page (actually this decorative colorful backing page) of the book / sketchbook. I think I'll buy one, but for now I'm drawing my logo on my own. You could do the same! I also can send you link to my gdrive with pics of how does it look, if you'd like to 👀

[@darkwriter_xx94]

@@nk7221 I recommend this. I stamp and emboss my logo on the back end page right before I glue in the textblock.

[@glitterandearth]

I got a stamp made with my logo and website on it. It can be a bit hit and miss with the results, but I think it adds to the handmade aesthetic- plus good for branding.

[@moe-eh5vi]

I really appreciated the lack of mid roll ads. Thank you!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you for the support ❣️

[@aubreyarchives]

Honestly, I'd love a book with the short but long wide pages like the cut pieces you had from making this. It's such a great shape for writing!

[@darhopkins5433]

This video happens to be the first video I have viewed of yours. I certainly discovered a beautiful one. This video is simply perfect in so many ways. Every detail has full attention and your presentation is perfect. I must simply say, "Thank you for sharing your art."

[@UrBrethren]

When you slowed down the folding of the signatures my brain lit up. Thank you so much for sharing this. Your work is so clean!!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you 😊

[@Ladythyme]

Like a small child, I want jump up and down and clap continuously at how much I enjoyed this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Beautiful work!

[@KellyCapwell1984]

There’s such a quiet artistic grace to how you move and create these lovely masterpieces. It was such a pleasure to watch! Thank you for sharing with us. 🙏

[@pamelahameed5312]

You are so relaxing to watch, if I may ask a question. How many sheets do you use per signature, how did you learn how to do the stitching method? I hope to get to your level of book binding. Thank you for sharing, you are so awesome.💜

[@bittermelonbindery]

I use 4 sheets per signature, 10 signatures total, so there's 80 pages in this book. I learned French link from DAS bookbinding I believe... Sea Lemon just posted a tutorial for it!

[@UPalooza]

Very peaceful. Thank you. I love your dog.

[@GrumpyYank26]

‘Making a medieval book by hand’ is also an amazing quiet, beautiful, slow bookbinding video.

[@dragnflei]

These videos are really therapeutic. And Lucy is such a sweetheart!

[@Harlequin52]

13:23 So no one is going to talk about the puppy eating nori?! I've never seen this in my life but it seems like a pretty ingenious treat for training! ^^

[@marelunareikiasmr]

Thank you so much for no mid roll ads! It can be so jarring when this happens and 99% of asmr vids do it!

[@sarahb2004]

I’m Obsessed with the paper cutter! I could watch it all day 😍

[@samarpitachakraborty1698]

no talking no ads and sounds heaven

[@niharikakoul1852]

I can't even frame it in words how soothing and relaxing this video is! I mean I feel so relaxed and calm right now! Thank you for the gem 🤍

[@afourercity2925]

bookbinding has a deep meaning, to bind a book any sort of book that's a great thing, because you give different life to a collection of papers and along life. accept my warm gretting 😀

[@yamdamn3734]

A sad things happened to me, a moment of carelessness and my 9plus diaries got ruined by termites, now I'm on my way repairing them I did the bookbinding myself many times but never used any of such professional tools, and your video is of great help, many subtleties of your video will help me restoring those that we're ruined once. ❤

[@matthijsbouma3393]

I can but silently admire your skill and grace, and envy those whom were gifted such perfectly bound books.

[@davidbauguess]

I love book binding, and your videos are so well done and motivating, thank you for producing them!

[@olivia_vermast]

The papercutter was so satisfying

[@mfiorito5550]

I think ASMR is so much better when there is a reason for the sounds - that it is connected to an activity of some sort.

[@lanafrank6086]

About 5 minutes into the video and I was completely blown away and inspired by your incredible handiwork, patience, and perseverance! I love the books, sketchbooks, and journals you make!!! Your channel is aesthetic and has very calming asmr! I completely love your channel, it’s very beautiful!!😊

[@kimberlytelford7235]

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing. I just took my first bookbinding class last week and it’s wonderful to watch someone so skilled execute the steps I learned. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing!

[@coastalphriends4913]

That paper cutter is slick!

[@Pstrawberry-t7s]

I’m impressed that you had no problems even with a bandaid on your finger. Thanks for a beautiful video and your lovely artistry.

[@PM-so6cr]

It's beautiful how you craft the books from start to finish. Thank you very much for the video.

[@Craftytionery]

I really love watching your tutorial on how you made it with all the processes, I feel inspired and I can feel how you put effort into it.

[@ziggybit]

I'm new to this channel, and I'm so glad I found it. Its a pleasure to watch something being made by hand. You certainly take a lot of care and time in making these beautiful journals. May I ask, how do you make the end bands for the spine?

[@__dr_ew]

Bookbinding for me is like zen meditation. Love so much this video

[@Nanetteb]

The thumbnail of this all yellow looked so esthetically pleasing.I like it.

[@sherylvalentiner6115]

Very kind of you to take out the ads.Your videos are informative yet so calming 😀. 💜🇺🇸

[@norlysayat7612]

when im 11 year old I watch your video's and I said I won't to do that so now I am 12 year old now I am a propesional bookbinder thank you biter melon for inspiring me ♥

What a wonderful discovery for me! Wow! So beautiful. It's the first time I see how bookbinding is done. This video kept my full attention from the beginning until the end. Very interesting. Now, I want to buy the whole kit to do my own bookbinding! loll Thank you so very much! I absolutely love it! :) Also, the images are very clear, so we can appreciate all the steps of your work. Very meticulous, and delicate work, done with a lot of patience.

[@apeacefulworld9095]

Really comforting and inspiring Thank you 😊

[@EikonGaming]

I love the way you show your doggie in your videos

[@moonchild._]

Thank you for sharing your zen with us. Such a skilled artist you are! Also, (and I mean this in the purest, non creepy way,) your hands are art in their own right.. tying knots and folding paper felt like poetry!

[@barbaramartin1485]

Beautiful video!! Everything from the folding of the signatures to the way you wrap them in the end - I love it.

[@MarikaRaab]

I like the calm atmosphere of your videos, your graceful movements and professional work. I wonder what you do with the left over cuts. The longer ones would also make nice booklets, for journaling or diaries. Would be a waste of the beautiful paper you use. Most cordial greetings from Germany❤

[@kerryhoyle7569]

I'm just learning bookbinding and could watch your videos all day. I tried my hand and now know what I did wrong. Ill keep going though!

[@briannaallison7012]

Wow the cinematography on this is amazing. 11/10

[@sudhanshumahawar9422]

It too peaceful feeling when we make dairy. 🙂 I made 2 of these with leather cover using medieval bookbinding technique and gifted to my sister and my professor after completion of post graduation back in 2017. Each of them took approximately 1 month for complition. I am surprised when I saw this compression tool on your table, I had made that same from scratch. I love to make these dairies but all my stuff at my father's place. 🙏🏻

[@macrisca0306]

Excelente! Gracias por compartir tu trabajo. Aprendí la técnica hace muchísimos años, cuando era joven. Pensé que ya nadie lo hacía de ese modo. Gracias 🥰

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

How utterly beautiful! Subscribed.

[@TheGrannycarol]

This is one of the best videos i have seen thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.

[@NZMKD]

Beautiful process, I loved watching.

[@zsuzsiwd]

Wow look at that it's as if a factory made it or something, you are a bookbinding master! Takes so much patience! Very pretty books

[@StudioGivix]

OMG i've wanted to bind books for a long time... I'm getting close to time... I found your channel because of you booth video because I'm getting ready to start doing vendor fairs. but now I really need to bind some books!

[@the-witness8811]

Imagine going back in time just how valuable those three books would be, not to mention the value of the technique. If I'm ever launched back in time, you can be certain that my name would show up in the history books for innovation.

[@kuramaYYHieilove]

your work is amazing and so therapeutic ✨️ time was flying while watching your video.. keep up the great work!!

[@evanyguillen8449]

I just watched this video and it is now one of my favorite KZbin videos ever. I love SO much everything you make

[@Grmstrs4evr]

I love these, I have always been fascinated with bookbinding and now seeing the process, I appreciate it even more. I was wondering how many pages do you put in each signature?

[@daviddesjardins7751]

Thank you! A fascinating, highly enjoyable watch.

[@cavellwhite3935]

This was so relaxing to watch and your dog was icing on the cake 😊

[@nayanathampi]

It comforts for my ocd soul

[@حافظالجبالي-ص7س]

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo, my greetings and appreciation for these wonderful lessons

[@LeightonPhillips]

Hi Chanel 👋🏻 I absolutely love your channel. I’m currently making my first note book for my daughter’s birthday on 1st July to surprise her. We are both very creative and you’ve inspired me to take up bookbinding. I have a question if you don’t mind. You’ve explained everything for the process in such a calming way but I’m not quite sure how to measure the size of the cover in relation to the spine/text block (stitched and glued signatures) and where you align it. What I mean is where does the spine edge of the front and back covers align with the back of the signatures? Is it totally aligned with it or is it slightly in front by a few millimetres? I’m afraid to commit to finish the construction as I don’t have the time to remake everything if I get it wrong as her birthday is getting too close for comfort 😰 Thanks so much Chanel and I can’t wait for your next video 🙌🏼

[@Duckies1023]

Did she like the book?!

[@LeightonPhillips]

She loved it @@Duckies1023 👍🏼

[@nicodemusblackowl]

absolutely wonderful work! I can't wait for you to reopen your shop. cheers!

[@unknownunknown8266]

so relaxing to watch 😌could I ask a few questions. What is the that paper being glued to the signature, is that fabric linen being glued and what is that square piece of fabric glued at the top of spine🤔thank you❤

[@bittermelonbindery]

The paper is a Japanese unryu tissue paper and the square piece is an endband I made with canvas fabric!

[@unknownunknown8266]

@@bittermelonbindery 😌❤️

[@ExpatNatt]

This is so relaxing. I’m obsessed, thank you 💕

[@LavenderHazelwood]

This is enthralling.

[@extremesubtlety]

Such a lovely and calming video, especially to put on the background ❤❤ thank you for your hard work!

[@KAAKKK]

I did bookbinding at college, it was great!

[@thelionandthebee1933]

Beautifully done! I just pre-ordered your book! Thank you for the inspiration! You are extremely talented! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 ❤

[@sharonmeeker6581]

This is a wonderful video. The sounds delightful. And I LOVE your paper cutter!

[@_voyageuse]

Such a beautiful video and craft. I really enjoyed watching it. 😊

[@shawnescott]

You are really good at this!

[@lovelyshirl]

😲😲😲 Wow! This was amazing to watch. You are very, very skilled.

[@jodytomanek]

This video is amazing. The books are absolutely beautiful. I would love to receive a gift like this. Also very inspired to try this.

[@Bookasketch]

So beautiful. Thank you for inspiration!

[@sandrabeynon4148]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful. Thank you.

[@miorakarenandriamanga8486]

I love your videos, so inspiring and relaxing to watch 😍😍 can you tell me what is the thickness of the spacer please ? Thanks 🥰

[@summerlynnrenee]

I've recently started some basic book binding and I really enjoyed it.ii learned so many tips from this video to make the process just a little less tedious lol If you don't mind me asking though, is there a place you go to buy your supplies for it? Thank you! Love the video ❤️

[@tsc20239]

Would love for someone to share product recommendations!

[@amymoffitt42]

This video is masterful. What a treat... thank you!

[@youarethesunlight815]

Yes, part of the process is petting your dog. Very much agree. 8:02

[@drananth]

This is therapeutic!

[@luluraheem8487]

This is so beautiful! I've always found it mesmerizing to watch artisans at their work :) May I ask where you learned this skill? I assume it's usually an apprenticeship. I've been wanting to get into bookbinding for a while, do you think it's feasible to self-learn?

[@suelivsc]

I just loved your work!!! What a perfection!!! As already said here, no adjectives to say how wonderful your work is! Perfect, perfect, perfect... Congratulations!!! thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@sarahlbxo1535]

I never knew that this is how it was done😦 i love it so much😍

[@lesley4928]

Your video filled me with peace and calm, thank you, thank you! It is a joy to watch you work. 💗

[@LivinLaVidaLaura]

Wow I’m a new fan! 🥳 I love your stuff! 😍 inspirational

[@cathyvas.9715]

Que hermoso trabajo , 😮 mucha dedicación, todo lo hecho a mano tiene gran valor no se compara con nada .❤

[@subhanashaikh_a_3076]

wow your fingers and hands must be paining after this handwork good job take care BTW the books are so good and cute❤❤

[@erikaf2971]

I love thid video. Actually I have loved all the ones I've seen. I love crafts, but this is one craft I am really crazy about. Thank you for these videos!!

[@tlrcarroll]

This was so relaxing and beautiful to watch 🥰

[@olivepudding]

Thank you so much for this and all of your hard work. I fell in love with every second and it absolutely brought me a necessary and healing sense of calm

[@DaleSteynfan]

I'm in awe of your craft!

[@rurikko]

When I was 10, I tried making my own hardcover journal but failed at it because I didn't know how to make it properly, I wasted a lot of materials then my dad showed me how to do it. The process is almost the same, so this video reminded me of that time I was watching him do everything step by step. Maybe I should try my hand at these again sometime.

[@rajashaukatali]

hi! its so relaxing to watch your videos you just got a new subscriber I just love this video💜

[@fcsolis]

OK. I'm ready to case bind for the first time ever. I've made five books and they're all Coptic stitch. Thanks!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Good luck Ferdinand!