Book Binding DIY - Making a book from scratch!

[@saxonhermit]

I've actually considered making a book that's just a collection of stories from my world, binding it, illuminating the manuscript, and stealthily placing it in some bookstore somewhere. Maybe make some copies and put them in other bookstores like a scavenger hunt. No one would know exactly where they came from, but they would all have copies of the same manuscript. I think that would be fun, anyway.

[@palomapalacios6036]

Do it! & leave us a clue where to find them 😁 That’s a great idea 💡

[@SkillTree]

You totally should!

[@KarlRoyale]

Please do this! it would be awesome, new spin on the idea of a book club!

[@timbackman5915]

Place one in a library!

[@alexandermoran7783]

YEAH, books nerds unite!!!!

[@SkillTree]

Woot woot!

[@LinniuesLinens]

Came back to watch this again because it looks like we potionsmiths will be needing recipe books for next year's Reckoning. Still one of my very favorite intro bookbinding videos on the internet! 💚

[@Crits-Crafts]

I love the joy and supprise that youre getting to use your book press, toake a book

[@MashIsMe]

This channel proves that you don't need to know anything about a topic to enjoy someone else's enthusiasm

[@SkillTree]

Glad you enjoy my geeking out! Thanks for watching!

[@keithswanson2102]

Alcohol and book making what could go wrong… absolutely nothing love the enthusiasm you give, great video

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Love the suspense factor - bound book vs. ti many martoonis/naptime.

[@SkillTree]

I almost lost that battle here 🤣

[@zellyjelly3207]

Hi. I found your channel. I was mesmerized. I binged. I am obsess.

[@HappyHuman25]

You are officially my favorite person to learn stuff from

[@CaptDrake6969]

I took a bookbinding class a few months ago after a good while of being a newbie binder. I used to fold all the pages individually also, but folding the signatures all at once keeps the leaves tightly together since the outside pages will be wrapped around multiple other pages. Keeps the spine more in line and makes the stitching easier, makes it a lot easier to punch straight holes too. You can just press the signatures afterwards to get it nice and tight. Your book is better than my first one for sure though so I don’t imagine it’ll matter at all unless you’re making a bunch anyway. I’m glad other people came to the same conclusion I did though, seems I’m in good company lol.

[@CaptDrake6969]

Also rounding keeps the book rectangular, the spine will be fatter if you do a straight back because of the folds and thread. They you get a nice square block instead of a little wedge shape 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! This is helpful to know for sure and will save me LOADS of time😁. I would love to see your books sometime!

[@Hj_psycho]

I have watched this multiple times because it actually made me start making notebooks (I go through them too quickly and they get expensive), so thank you so much for teaching me how to get started!

[@Scar_does_stuff]

bookbinding is time consuming but it is very satisfying, with me I like to go big or go home. I make grimoires (or book of shadows) and they usually contain 200-300 pages (not sides!)

[@maddnd9721]

I literally just did my learher intros with you a couple weeks back and now im here on my book binding quest.

[@ThePillenwerfer]

Brilliant! A properly lubricated Cl3ver is a marvellous thing.

[@richardruiz3654]

I am so going to do this!!! Thanks for another Rabbit hole to run into. This channel makes my life better!! Gracias!!!!

[@SkillTree]

De Nada! Thank you for watching! OH, say hi to Louie for me!

[@Gamble9110]

How the hell does this video not have more likes than this…???🤯🤯🤯

[@stevethomas7463]

The Ed Grimly of crafts. 👍

[@SparklesMcFartyPants]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the process of tying off the ends while stitching the signatures. That was the part I was was having a brainfart on!

[@marquezjeffers7171]

Dude!!!😀 So epic! Your videos are always awesome.

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! I can't wait to post the next part😁

[@Zigwand]

I can’t believe, I am already doing the covers of mine book 😮‍💨

[@sherlock1159]

Hey clever just wanted to thank you for the tutorial! I followed it to make my first book and am really proud of how it turned out! Keep doing what you’re doing. You inspire so many people to be creative! Keep it up!!!

[@gloamishvonsatyrburg4635]

I love your longer vids Clever....this was another good one. 😉😁😏

[@SkillTree]

Thanks for the love Gloamish! I appreciate your support!

[@jeffstiles7850]

Fun note from my own bookbinding studies, what you made with the foam board is the actual tool bookbinders use, it's upside down compared to theirs, but kudos you genius

[@michaelsexton170]

Excellent. I have been wanting to make my own book for a while.

[@MissGroves]

Once again great work and yes glue the hell out of it! Nice adapted book cradle too

[@SkillTree]

I should invest in Elmer's at this point! Thanks for watching!

[@TotalPamarchy]

I love this tutorial so much! It's now my favorite bookbinding tutorial. Seriously though, probably one of the most thorough tutorials I've watched. Also, you are too sweet :)

[@SkillTree]

Thanks, Pam! I am glad I did a halfway decent job! Let's see if I can pull off the rest! 😁. Loving your content! Keep it up!

[@TotalPamarchy]

@@SkillTree I think it'll look amazing. You always do such a great job :) And thanks! I feel like most of my content is still in the experimental stage. It is amazing and unbelievablable when people tell me they like it :)

[@jehrad0]

Looking forward to seeing more! Currently working on bracers while watching your videos. Keeps me motivated!

[@SkillTree]

Awesome! It means a lot that you like my vids and that they have a positive impact😁

[@Rook9696]

one way you can cut the holes into the signatures is while they're all together and clamped you just cut them all at the same time with a hack saw

[@tehsquirreldude]

I've seen people keep the signatures together with clamps, measure and mark where the holes should go, then use a file or a fine saw (like a jeweler's saw) to instead CUT the holes all at once and ensure they line up perfectly!

[@terryclark1586]

I've been wanting to add bookbinding/creation to my skillset but always felt like the task was too daunting to take on. Your video(s) help break down some of the fear around the process!

[@SkillTree]

Glad I could help! I was in the same boat but it is actually pretty easy and super fun! I hope you give it a shot😁

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

Yes I've been waiting for this now we can make spellooks

[@SkillTree]

Finally! Somewhere for you to store your spells!

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

@@SkillTree maybe one day I can have a huge library of spellbooks 😁

[@ikatekeda6267]

I like how you have a mag mount for your phone. I also swear by mag mounts :)

[@smurphy2572]

Awesome vid! I absolutely love watching your videos and am always so excited to see what you’ve made every time you post! I also have a video idea for you, maybe for one of your quick skills you can make a wooden boomerang? That would be cool. Keep up the good work!

[@SkillTree]

I LOVE this idea. 100% happening!

[@smurphy2572]

Happy to help!😄

[@DeadEd454]

You should try japanese stab bind you might like it, it's a pretty easy binding method.

[@audenejay]

Who are you? Are you an actor? You present in such an entertaining way. Plus you are handsome.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! I am just some guy who makes projects for you in his basement 😅. But I am glad you enjoy the show!

[@stevenpopp4649]

Just throwing it out there jute is it's own plant. One of the main exports from Bangladesh. So for clarity that's what makes it different from hemp cord!

[@milkmaidgoddess2905]

love the homemade sewing frame!! cool hack can't wait to see how you do the spine--are you going to glue and shape it

[@DebbieBuckland]

i love making my own books. Most are only half the size of the ones here but I also recycle paper to make the pages as well. ;)

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool 😀

[@christineharvey7167]

How great are you love this demo ❤️

[@CorsoWorkshop]

Awesome project bro! Really great! Also...I'm waiting for the episode which starts off like: Cl3ver: Welcome to Skill Tree, where learn how to do....just about everything! Today we're disarming a thermonuclear warhead.

[@SkillTree]

Don't give away future episodes!!!

[@CorsoWorkshop]

@@SkillTree lol xD

[@wildside636]

Wow this is so useful I decided to make a field sketchbook and it doesn't exactly look good but it has that feeling of wow this is mine and i made it if you know what I mean

[@mudawott]

I wanna make one of these for campaigm notes

[@SkillTree]

You TOTALLY should!

[@mudawott]

@@SkillTree guess i should start on making a book press then!

[@rockinrswoodshop]

“Lightly beating the hell out of it with a hammer.”

[@SkillTree]

🤣 that was my favorite lil line too.

[@redsoul6429]

Where do you buy your leather because I’m just starting

[@SkillTree]

I usually go to my local tandy leather. That being said, you yould buy some from tandy or Weaver Leather online

[@FEBRIZIOtv]

Skip to 3:43 for the actual start lol

[@SkillTree]

MAYBE! But I will say I spent a stupid amount of time finding a good paper to start with for a book this size. But that's just because of everyone's opinions I suppose. One person would say they like using this paper while some other will come and say why it's a bad choice🤣. That's the internet for you I suppose. Thanks for watching and for the time stamp.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Lol, the hands get more flippy and acrobatic the longer the video goes on...🥃 Never change!

[@patsisota6655]

Great day,. Hopefully

[@KarlRoyale]

More video's with you drink between the steps, just without any power tools pls!

[@patsisota6655]

Love it!

[@alainagambrell2908]

cool

[@wolfwoodworkingcreations4321]

How many times did you need to do the outro? LOL As you say this video is "Dope". It now all makes sense why the fancy books have those ridges on the spine. This was an awesome instructional video but making it two parts, it's like watching you favorite TV and at the end.....continued next week.....but since you were on the podcast I'll forgive you. 😅😆

[@JeriAnDrews]

I’m a crafter, artist, writer, but you are way better at making the books than I am. I’m writing a new series, “Way Beyond the Sky, Where Dragons Rule,” and am wondering if you’d be willing to make some the copies into books. For some of my pre readers?

[@taitano12]

I've often wondered if the Voynich Manuscript was just some bored person deliberately leaving a mystery for posterity. I know that's the kind of thing I'd do. 🙃

[@pirozhockskotom2238]

If only you knew how many sketch albums i ruined in my childhood/teen years trying to make any sort of book, kinda jealous to modern generation of crafters who has your tutorial now and won’t need to go through the hell I did. P.S. There’s only one thing better than you, is the drinking version of you 🌝

[@leeowen6723]

I am SO trying this!!! Do you do anything on the inside of the covers to cover the jute? Also, I would love to see a video on making a wooden sign with a plunge router.

[@SkillTree]

Thanks for watching! Yes, after I cover the book, those end pages will get glued to the inside of the covers hiding the jute cord😁 I like the sign idea!

[@jasonworlock5113]

Didn't he say that he would leave a link to the bookbinding kit in the description?

[@SkillTree]

I did! Sorry! Adding it now!

[@TheGrimlyReaper]

i love making books but i'll be honest, after my first series of books i just stopped gluing the spines and adding the spine fabric. Not for lack of supplies, i bulk bought glue and am a seamstress who always has scrap fabric laying around waiting to be used, I'm just really lazy about that step and it hasn't bitten me in the ass yet

[@SkillTree]

Good to know! Maybe I will try it without next time and see how it goes!

[@TheGrimlyReaper]

@@SkillTree I think I forgot to mention I also use coptic stitch and don't curve the spine so that may be a factor in why it doesn't bite me in the ass

[@SkillTree]

@@TheGrimlyReaper thanks for the clarification! I would like to try different ways to put them together!

[@shellypeaker672]

Check out DAS Bookbinding chanel. They have some really good info on different types/styles of binding

[@lukasvoncanal2047]

So what your saying is, it’ll be a little while until you get to the book of the hunter

[@TtvGreyDracoKing]

First once again

[@SkillTree]

Man! You're gonna get some kinda prize lol. Thank you so much for the support!

[@TtvGreyDracoKing]

@@SkillTree yeah I find your vids entertaining and funny and a great way to spend summer break

[@SkillTree]

@@TtvGreyDracoKing thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@TtvGreyDracoKing]

@@SkillTree yeah

[@MayaAnton-kh2of]

😂