Buckram Covered Library Binding Part 1 // Adventures in Bookbinding

[@fellipemouramartins3402]

Thank you. You save my life. I stay in a severy depresion and yours vídeos makes my live haver purpose.

[@DASBookbinding]

I'm very glad to hear the videos help. Making them gives my life purpose too!

[@thiagorossi3860]

Thank you for that! Can’t wait for the next.

[@irishguy13]

Your work is beautiful. I'm wondering about spine labeling. I was thinking about some sort of silk screen device that might produce a cleaner and more long lasting result, superior to paper labels. I've never discovered how library bindings are typically labeled on the spine. I've tried hot foil stamped coverings, but I'm thinking that there may be a better, faster, cheaper method that doesn't necessarily involve heat.

[@DASBookbinding]

Modern library bindings are usually (always?) case bindings and the title is stamped directly onto the spine before casing in. I actually like paper labels. But my poorly printed ones will not last as you point out. If I want something to last but don't want to set type in the foiling machine I've printed on light coloured book cloth which looks good too. All the best, DAS

[@michaelmegson2425]

Always enjoy you video, please keep them coming 😃.

[@DASBookbinding]

Thank you! Will do! DAS

[@JoannaHammond]

I do like the ribbon binding (not sure that's the right name.) The sewing on this one is really easy to understand and follow.

[@sv9814]

Darryn, could you please specify what are the benefits of a book plough over a guillotine, apart from the historical significance... P.S. I envy your instructional prowess. These are by far one of the best, of not the best tutorial/instructional videos in any context across this platform. Regards and best wishes.

[@DASBookbinding]

Thanks! Guillotines are fast and easy to use but always leave guillotine marks, even if very faint. Ploughs are slow in comparison, requires skill and knowledge to use but when done well leave almost perfect edges. Ploughs are also very easy to maintain and guillotine blades need regular sharpening which is expensive.

[@Luticora]

I have a question that may be stupid but here it goes: I only truly know how to make a sewn board binding. I have made tons of those using various techniques and I've come to a place where I want to learn more binding techniques, specially the library binding and the case bound book. I'm wondering... Would it be possible to fit the tapes using a french sewing? Also, I don't really have access to neither marbled paper nor the one you are using that you made yourself, everything is very expensive to me, and bookbinding is more of a hobby than anything. What would you recommend to make a pleasant endpaper? Thanks in advance.

[@DASBookbinding]

Yes, French link stitch can be done over tapes. This is common on very large books like ledgers. Maybe look for plain coloured paper that is a bit heavier. But also consider decorating your own paper. The paste papers are very simple to make once you get the hang of it. Block prints can also look really nice. I'm sure there are heaps of videos on the internet for making decorative paper. Good luck! Darryn

[@TgWags69]

Why are the rounding boards wedge shaped? Is it to keep the text block uncompressed so the spine can move into a rounded shape? Or some other reason? I don't have a line press yet so I'm having to use the nipping press on its side with boards. Since the top plate swivels and would follow the angle I'm not sure if the wedge shape would do anything if it had an intended purpose.

[@DASBookbinding]

I think the boards you mean are for backing. Rounding and backing are two different processes. Here is a link to a video I did on rounding and backing. If you want to back a book before getting backing boards I have a video on backing a book with a claw hammer. Check out the DAS Bookbinding guide to find it. Good luck. DAS kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZimdJiseNh4Z6M

[@prototypep4]

Is there any chance you can show how to do edge gilding or know of some good reference books for it? I have a project in mind that I want to have gold edges on

[@DASBookbinding]

In the past week I tried to do 3 gilt edges every day trying to reach a skill level where I feel comfortable making a video on this. Using real gold leaf for edge work is not too difficult to do poorly. But to do very well takes a lot of practice. There are GoBW videos by Peter Geraty and John Mitchell which are currently free to rent for 7 days (use code "GBW4FREE") which cover this. John Mitchell wrote the book on the subject. But for a few edges here and there I know people who use gold paint or heat activated gold foil, and the results look good. Keep and eye out for the video in the next couple of months. I'm still not there yet! DAS

[@arunavel0211]

Sir I am TamilNadu you fan sir very very super work sir. I am Binder and paper cutter sir

[@DASBookbinding]

Thanks for watching! Nice to hear from you. All the best, Darryn

[@davidmelendez6908]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. A have a question, im a begginer on the world of book binding, i made 3 books, 1 for using watercolor, the other 2 for only for drawing. The binding that i use was a Coptic for the laying flat propetys, i been in love of the feeling of the books but don't like much seeing the threats expose. Are othres bindings that laying flat exept Coptic Binding that i can use? Have a good day master.

[@edwardgurney1694]

You might want to look into the Sewn Boards structure- in many ways its a coptic binding with a breakaway spine. The covers are formed from an additional folio of card added at the front and back of the textblock that are sewn along with the rest of the textblock with an unsupported link stitch (like a coptic binding), then a stiffener of book board is glued inside the folios to make them stiff. The result is a strong board attachment with very flexible opening. The structure was created by Gary Frost as a revival of early medieval structures like the Coptic and Byzantine codices, repurposed for modern conservation work. It makes really nice notebooks and sketchbooks.

[@edwardgurney1694]

imgur.com/a/ZpERM This is the best free tutorial I've come across for this structure. I'm constantly bugging Darryn to cover this structure because there isn't currently a good video tutorial on KZbin and if anyone is going to do a good one its him.

[@davidmelendez6908]

@@edwardgurney1694 Thank you so much for the recommendation.

[@DASBookbinding]

I think Karen Hanmer covers sewn boards in a GoBW standards video which are free to rent at the moment. All the best, DAS

[@DASBookbinding]

The ultimate lay-flat binding is the springback. But it is a bit more advanced and something to work up to. Ed's suggestion is very good. All the best, DAS

[@AceHardy]

Keep at it

[@thevdevitor]

What are the differences between a hollow spine and glued spine in the durability standpoint?

[@skeletonkeybindery3936]

As I've read, since the hollow spine is just a tube of paper it can begin to pull away from the spine over time. The strongest option is the tight back, however the hollow spine was developed because the gold tooling on a tight back would flake and crack with use.

[@DASBookbinding]

Actually a very complex questions. I address this a bit at the start of the second leather library binding video, with some historic examples. The traditional "flexible binding" on raised cords and tight back (leather glued to the spine) can be incredibly strong. But is not good for spine decoration. It also has to work hard and eventually will give up. But hopefully it will last a couple hundred years of good use if done well. A well done hollow spine can last a long time too. But often the reason for doing the hollow spine is for looks rather than longevity. Thus many of the Victorian era leather bindings loose the spine or boards. Thus why there are so many different book structures, so you can find one that meets you needs, which may not be strength and longevity. Hope this helps a bit. Darryn

[@wieteskaz]

Just curious, is it possible to do this type of binding with rounding but without shoulders? Probably it will change the way the boards are attached but will it influence the robustness which is necessary for library bindings? By the way, thank you very much for this amazing series and a tremendous amount of knowledge you are sharing with us :) All the best!

[@DASBookbinding]

The board attachment wouldn't necessarily change, but I'm not sure what happens with the mechanics of the opening. I've been experimenting with ways to cover a Perfect bound softcover book into a hardcover leather covered book. One of the ways I'm sort of liking is to use the original cover as the insert into split boards. But I thought it looked weird without shoulders, so I built up artificial shoulders to make the groove. So I think the main concern is the book might sag in the centre and not look aesthetically right. I try experiments like this all the time. All you can do is try. Happy binding! DAS

[@wieteskaz]

@@DASBookbinding Thank you! As I said I was just curious. I'm not even thinking about experiments until I learn to make the "original" version ;)

[@mcguirecrsr]

How does one go about making a fortune rebinding books? Asking for a friend... By the way, what are your favorite books and manuals about bookbinding? When I first tried hobby binding years ago, I found a few, mostly Dover reprints, good, but not very detailed. Now I discover a huge number.

[@DASBookbinding]

I think there is a joke in there. Q How do you make a small fortune bookbinding? A Start with a large fortune. No money in bookbinding unfortunately. Some of my favourite books The Thames and Hudson Manual of Bookbinding, Arthur W. Johnsons 1978 Bookbinding by Hand, Laurence Town 1963 The Craft of Bookbinding A Practical Handbook, Eric Burdett 1975 All the best, DAS

[@mcguirecrsr]

@@DASBookbinding Thank you!

[@AprilHayman]

Why not use a cradle when punching the sewing holes?

[@DASBookbinding]

I find cradles fiddly and slow. Also I don't think you can use a cradle for made endpapers where you have to avoid punching through the colour sheets. But don;t stop using one because I don't. Use what ever helps your binding. All the best, DAS

[@حَدِيقَةُالكُتُب]

Can i use this one without rounding the book?

[@DASBookbinding]

I assume you mean the split board attachment. I guess so, but you have the problem of how to deal with the spine. No round and back - no shoulders. I guess you would do something like a square back with a spine board. But it's a completely different binding. Good luck! DAS

[@ittuber8733]

Plz make video for notebook binding business.. How to binding 84/124/160/200/300 pages Notebooks.. Easily stitch and fast for commercial. Thank you

[@DASBookbinding]

Sorry, my work is all hand binding and not suited to commercial production. Good luck! DAS

[@wowandrss]

That edge sprinkling looks super bad, why is it done? Looks like ink got accidentally splashed next to the book.

[@DASBookbinding]

Maybe not my best effort. Maybe a matter of taste. I really like edge sprinkling.