Casing-in a Textblock Perfectly

[@shaymarie7045]

Just what I was looking for. Had the notion I wanted to do this but, didn't have the step by steps on how to go about it. Thank You for posting.

[@jessicay8207]

This is so helpful and one of my favourite channels for bookbinding tips. I struggle with getting the end papers on straight and not wonky

[@sarahpatterson2732]

I had been wanting to up the quality of my handmade books...and then I found your video. My books are so much more professional looking now. Thank you SO much for this game-changing video.

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

I'm so glad the tutorial helped! :)

[@jshams1989]

Thank you so much for this explanation! I was struggling to do this step (had failed the first time and was anxious getting it wrong again!), and you were the one who finally got me to do it properly

[@Kyphia7]

Your videos make it all so much easier

[@renownedbandanawearer1345]

Thank you for this! I recently had a go at creating a cover and casing in for the first time and while I’m still very proud of my final product I was disappointed with how I cased in. I’m glad KZbin recommended me this guide as I’m sure it will help me get a better result next time.

[@dannagodez]

Life saver! Watching this in quarantine. 😻

[@Elenast]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I'd been having issues with this part of bookbinding, and this is the first video that actually helped me fix my problem :)

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Yay! I'm so glad it helped! :)

[@BaoYili]

This is way easier to follow than just about any other video I've seen. Can you make a video showing how you would do this with a soft leather cover - like on a bible for example?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Thanks for the kind words, BaoYili! I made a video awhile ago about using a textblock with a soft cover - that one might work for you. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4arc5umqbl_otU And there's another one using faux leather, following a similar process, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maS7dGqreNOXia8 I hope they help!

[@RincsArt]

Thank you for this video! I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong!

[@mikkelah.3589]

I was just trying to find a casing in video for a book about the size of the one I'm making (eg. no shoulders) and I found this amazingly helpful video! This is even more useful than I'd hoped. Thanks a bunch!

[@supercrit99]

These videos are so helpful, thank you so much!!

[@mariaflies]

I need to this again from the end, so i can see exactly what and where your putting the page.

[@fliss8443]

You sweetheart for sharing this key tip!!

[@juliat.9719]

This video is so clear and helpful. Thank you!!

[@dakotataylor8756]

yes! thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@OtterLakeFlutes]

love love love thankyou thankyou thankyou

[@ElisandeWalters]

I just found your account and omg you are amazing in how well you explain everything. I was wondering, am I overlooking it and you did this already or have you a video on how to "rebind"/overbind "ugly" books with a prettier/tactile-y more satisfying cloth binding?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Sorry, no video for that. I just start from scratch, I don't rebind old books.

[@melanieaudet]

Perfect tutorial. You have a new subscriber ❤

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Awesome.

[@noodle_6718]

Hi I’m new to book binding and I’m interested in using the text block technique! I was wondering if you had to sew the block into the spine of your cover like other techniques?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

No, a cased-in book is not sewn to the spine of the cover.

[@noodle_6718]

@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks do you glue the spine in anyway?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

@@noodle_6718 No. The endpapers are what is holding the book in place. Did you watch the whole video - it's all explained there. :)

[@danielavaldes3301]

You're amazing.

[@NormaDerr-nv4cn]

My biggest issue is ensuring that my spine board is the correct width. Help!

[@bluebell2166]

Can we use something else instead of wax paper?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

You're trying to create a temporary moisture barrier between your textblock and the freshly-glued covers, so anything that will act in that regard will work. For example, you could use plastic wrap instead of waxed paper. If you use plastic wrap be sure you pull it taut otherwise you risk leaving wrinkle marks on the textblock, the endpaper, or both.

[@bluebell2166]

@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks thanks

[@calipigenia]

What is that fine, delicate cloth on the text block called?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

It's called mull, or Super. Here's a link to some on amazon: amzn.to/2XAhith