Bookbinding Tips & Tricks - 14 Helpful Hints - Things I Wish I Knew When I Started

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Four Keys Book Arts

Four Keys Book Arts

Күн бұрын

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@TheJemmaGrl
@TheJemmaGrl Жыл бұрын
I'm a filthy home-taught bookbinder (lol) and I use 'easy' supplies - like I use an outdoor thread for stitching my textblocks and I found a paper I love from Staples that is the exact weight and color I've been looking for for YEARS. None of it is what any *actual* master bookmaker would use...but you know what? I love the books I make and people love getting them. This has been one of the most rewarding hobbies I've ever had.
@KarolOfGutovo
@KarolOfGutovo Жыл бұрын
Mastery is more in how you do it than what you do it with imo, I've seen masterful microsoft paint art, and I wouldn't say using such a non-masterly tool takes anything away from that.
@katyushax1375
@katyushax1375 9 ай бұрын
Relatable I take my sisters crochet yarn to stitch books
@Quinn-wh1nv
@Quinn-wh1nv 7 ай бұрын
I love this for you! (Also I'd love to hear what paper you love from Staples 👀)
@suzannerheaume8040
@suzannerheaume8040 2 ай бұрын
Same here. More upcycled and thrifted lol. Crafting out of the box. But I keep on learning and perfecting it, no pressure.
@janiez4394
@janiez4394 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why it’s taken me 20 years to revisit my most favourite class in college -bookbinding. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching this. My prof. actually gave us each a homemade book press(Two pieces of plywood, 4 long bolts with wing nuts, and a handle)
@youvegot
@youvegot 7 ай бұрын
@@colin781 to hold :^)
@hunthebug
@hunthebug 6 ай бұрын
@@colin781to press
@MsZeldasaga
@MsZeldasaga 5 ай бұрын
​@@colin781To tighten and loosen
@nateharlock
@nateharlock Жыл бұрын
I haven't been finding much joy in anything lately, but book binding, or at least thinking about it, until I can get enough stuff to start again, has. Watching your videos is bringing me joy, sir. Bless you!
@nedkelly8495
@nedkelly8495 Жыл бұрын
I very much admire your skill. Watching the gentle & patient process of bookbinding brought back sad-sweet memories of my elderly father; he would be in his own tranquil world when engaged in bookbinding in his little corner of our basement. When I ocassionally passed by, I'd see him, alone, totally engrossed, in the warm yellow glow of the desk light, bent over his workbench, folding the pages or sewing the spine. Now he is not here. He passed away 18 years ago. Thank you for your video presentation. (Frm NZ)
@georgiaalmeida875
@georgiaalmeida875 2 ай бұрын
Suas recordações são encantadoras e me sensibilizaram. ❣️
@pinkspeeder
@pinkspeeder 3 күн бұрын
🙁 😢 😭
@Nanakinsz
@Nanakinsz 2 жыл бұрын
That was AMAZEBALLS! Thank you! My fav two tips: End of the thread and closing the holes back up. Eye opening stuff!
@paperkraftd1
@paperkraftd1 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!
@karlgruenewald
@karlgruenewald 18 күн бұрын
This is incredible! I can't tell you how confidence-buildinf and satisfying it is as a newcomer to the world of bookbinding to find such well-produced, helpful, content as yours. Keep up the incredible work!
@sarahcowan1489
@sarahcowan1489 Жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed your comment about the beauty of folding paper, in and of itself. I'm a tactile person also. Just measuring folding and cutting paper...sigh. Thank you for this video and your work is inspiring. The joy of materials, hands and quiet time...
@industrialtumbleweed3849
@industrialtumbleweed3849 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m a paper crafter and have lightly delved into junk journals and most of these tips will help me. Your work is beautiful, thank you for sharing your experience and skills.
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bloochoob
@bloochoob Жыл бұрын
Fascinating and super helpful. I wouldn’t have ever thought of wetting to find paper grain
@carlafeeoryne3102
@carlafeeoryne3102 2 жыл бұрын
I love your instructions and sense of humor! I too use some weights from my past workout days! Love your videos and your nice voice and I appreciate your clear diction!
@carlpeberdy9086
@carlpeberdy9086 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips - and attractive filming and a nice voiceover as always - I always look forward to your videos.
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CanalLass
@CanalLass Жыл бұрын
Videos like this take a lot of time and your dedication to sharing your skills is a lovely gift to all of us out here!
@FiveTrackTape
@FiveTrackTape 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite was running short on thread at the last hole. Masterfully handled sir. Your fingers are healing nicely too, yay!
@BallDestroyer3000
@BallDestroyer3000 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely GOATED video. Much appreaciated man!
@negotiableaffections
@negotiableaffections 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show these tips. Hopefully many frustrations avoided. That 'bunched up corner when folding' tip was a eureka moment, so obvious once seen and yet previously so illusive. I'm more of a woodworker, where grain is everything but it never occured to me that paper also has a grain, thanks again for the illumination.
@Gorge-g2z
@Gorge-g2z 11 ай бұрын
10:28 lmaooo i love how your videos are informative and fun at the same time!
@blueasphodel1
@blueasphodel1 Жыл бұрын
I especially love the knot tip. Thank you for all of it!
@mags8014
@mags8014 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video. I don’t do bookbinding but love watching and your needle/sewing tips help when I am doing “ordinary” sewing. Thank you!
@deborahbarlow4309
@deborahbarlow4309 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! The needle knot especially!
@sarasynfox
@sarasynfox Жыл бұрын
No idea how I came across this, but I do a lot of hand sewing with linen thread. Wax is such a lifesaver, but I may see if that needle trick works for my sewing. No more needles falling off! And I so don't need another hobby, but I need to try this out now. I did book binding in school years ago and I've wanted to try again. Now I may have to!
@vintage6346
@vintage6346 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us this information and for doing it in such a kind way. I had wanted to take a book-making course when I was in college, but because I had to switch from a major in fine arts to a different major, I didn't get to take the book-making course. I suspect that what you have shown us is BETTER than what I would have learned at that college.
@mamaluvs2dance
@mamaluvs2dance 4 ай бұрын
These were all super valuable tips! I've dabbled in book binding, with paid and free classes over the years (not to mention online tutorials like these). This is the first time I've learned of so many truly helpful tricks ... and all in one place! Thanks!
@charleyh.553
@charleyh.553 Жыл бұрын
I have used the tip for running out of thread when sewing before while doing cross stitches - it works when needed!
@Fyreye
@Fyreye 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen you mention some of these tips in your longer build series but having them all together in a nice shorter form is super helpful!
@rachelgoldbeck1995
@rachelgoldbeck1995 Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing ❤ thank you for sharing your process and knowledge
@noniefuss
@noniefuss 2 жыл бұрын
Those were all great tips. I will definitely put them into practice. I had never thought about going over the sewing holes to close them prior to glue up. Genius!
@happyone444able
@happyone444able 15 күн бұрын
I absolutely adore your videos and am learning so much. I feel like I’m an apprentice. As a hobby, I do art and would like to make my own sketchbooks and watercolor books. I’m also a traveler’s notebook lover so I have been playing around searching for my “perfect paper” and making refills. It’s very meditative, but I have much to learn. My goodness how I wish I lived near someone like yourself who obviously is passionate about this craft. Thank you for having this channel as it’s my virtual mentor.
@minerva5025
@minerva5025 Жыл бұрын
Hi , so very happy I have found you , I am just starting so can use all tips I can get, today ,going to run my first test on a notebook for myself , I write everyday and journals are getting to expensive for me to buy so decided to make my own I like them big and with well over 600 pages so cant wait to try it out, thank you for sharing your knowledge, kind regards
@discohandgliding
@discohandgliding Жыл бұрын
A few I already do, but there are a lot of tips I never even thought of, thank you for sharing
@jbkhan1135
@jbkhan1135 Жыл бұрын
Really useful info! My wife got me several books on bookmaking and the requisite supplies and so I'm starting out on my journey of making books. I'll keep these tips in mind while starting my first project! Thanks again and you've earned a subscriber!
@Lorddanielrushton371
@Lorddanielrushton371 2 жыл бұрын
Great tip video. Thank you. I use that too short thread and needle trick sometimes with my leather work.
@richardsorge-
@richardsorge- 10 ай бұрын
Thank You, thank You , thank You. I'm just learning, and I find Your tuition immensely precious. It brings me back to when I was learning woodworking, and I learnt from more experienced people. If today I am a decent woodworker, and I can help others, It's because of them. The wheel turns. Thank You.
@lisam9233
@lisam9233 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks for taking the time to share them. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@fosterbeigler9454
@fosterbeigler9454 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I am a newbie checking out the various methods creating books via You Tube. I am envious of the two types of book presses you are using.
@yukoroyston7449
@yukoroyston7449 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge so generously! I appreciate so much!
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@skluke4
@skluke4 Жыл бұрын
Pulling thread one is so helpful! I tear my paper all the time and didn't even know there is a way to prevent it. Thank you!
@tinychaos8848
@tinychaos8848 Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing, thank you for sharing! Can't wait to see the beholder video
@carolburns8667
@carolburns8667 2 жыл бұрын
That was really interesting thank you. Recognize the rubber finger tip used it for years counting cash. Love your channel👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇦
@Leo-lz7ow
@Leo-lz7ow Жыл бұрын
This is such a sweet, helpful, and well made video. I will rewatch it not only for the tips but for the vibes. Thank you!! for both the knowledge and the peace
@micheldaw
@micheldaw 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you too my friend!
@camilapierin9508
@camilapierin9508 Жыл бұрын
Your voice is so relaxing, I was absolutely mesmerized
@debcox7839
@debcox7839 Жыл бұрын
Loved your video! Worth a watch!!! Helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.
@lolacool98
@lolacool98 6 ай бұрын
Some of these tips are things that I've intuited myself as a self-taught binder, but some of these are certainly going to come in handy for me now! Thanks for sharing :)
@asemicwriter
@asemicwriter Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I'm taking a book art class at my local University, and I have always loved books. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I make art books too, but use print-on-demand printing. But I am also interested in the history of books, since they are such an essential technology.
@tomparkinvlog
@tomparkinvlog 2 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this wonderful channel. Thanks for uploading! Very keen to start, but for a long time thought it was too expensive/too much equipment involved. You've made bookbinding much more accessible and thank you for that.
@louiselill1528
@louiselill1528 9 ай бұрын
I made my first book a couple of days ago, not perfect, but I'm proud of my self thank you for these amazing tips
@winniewu8581
@winniewu8581 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I frown so hard when the hole is broken open when pulling the thread in wrong direction😂😂 such 'heart breaking' moment
@musondajoel1431
@musondajoel1431 Жыл бұрын
very educative and composed video, stay blessed teacher. 💯
@Hania_L
@Hania_L Жыл бұрын
Oh how I like youtube's random suggestions :) Great tips and nicely edited video!
@hawaiixia225
@hawaiixia225 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so great! I am so exited for learning a lot from your videos. Thank you for sharing so much useful tips and skills!
@soloalpinist
@soloalpinist 11 ай бұрын
Superb video! Thanks for the the pointers!
@rebeccagroves5218
@rebeccagroves5218 2 жыл бұрын
Really useful tips! Thanks 😊
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, thank you!
@Nellabellabest
@Nellabellabest Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks for making it easier for a beginner.
@rebeccaduggan4227
@rebeccaduggan4227 7 күн бұрын
I forgot how much I love book binding great tips I will have to try them
@stellashandmade
@stellashandmade 2 күн бұрын
Great information for a very new book binder. Thanks so much.
@glendamock4785
@glendamock4785 4 ай бұрын
Great tips especially closing up the holes. Hello from Northern Ireland!
@lisbjorn
@lisbjorn 5 ай бұрын
Wow, so happy I found your youtube channel, this was incredibly informative even if it was "just" a (very valuable) collection of tips. I was researching for a present for my husband who's an occasional writer whom I want to encourage to write more, so I figured a handmade notebook would be a good idea. I was pretty disappointed about the thin DIY notebooks on pinterest and other DIY sites so I switched from researching DIY notebooks to DIY books. Your channel is a treasure find and I'm a happy new subscriber. I can't wait to get started on my husbands book.
@KateT847
@KateT847 Жыл бұрын
Great tips and a wonderful sense of humor!
@ngahinamcgrath7876
@ngahinamcgrath7876 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful. I wish I knew tou personally I have so many questions about bookbinding. Thanks anyhow.
@TheGingerNinjaKnitsandJournals
@TheGingerNinjaKnitsandJournals Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing.
@paulklee5790
@paulklee5790 Жыл бұрын
Could watch this kind of content for hours…. Thanks!
@kellybeale1895
@kellybeale1895 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic ❤Ty so much!!! I am a newly at making books - I think you saved me a lot of heart ache 😊 appreciate you
@cospittner3526
@cospittner3526 11 ай бұрын
Really great tips that I never would’ve thought of. Thank you for sharing - love the channel.
@petalandpen
@petalandpen Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video. To the point, extremely helpful and great demo/footage! Looking forward to trying the needle trick!
@iwondery1725
@iwondery1725 2 жыл бұрын
Some of these I'd never thought of - thank you! Thanks too for your humor. :)
@lilythebassetpuppy
@lilythebassetpuppy Жыл бұрын
I didnt even know what bookbinding was, until this video. Ive heard the word, but never knew what it meant. Its quite literal, isnt it? 😂❤Thank you
@anitadavidson1266
@anitadavidson1266 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. They have everything I want - beauty, education, humour (where appropriate) and the fact that handmade books such as yours are an art form in themselves. Out of interest, do you make artist sketchbooks in this way, and/or watercolour 100% cotton paper books? If you don’t, I can assure you that artists appreciate beautiful things, along with the price tag that must be attached to a hand crafted item. I live in Scotland, and having watched your channel since you started it, it makes me wonder if there is a hidden traditional bookbinder in my own country. If there is, no doubt, like many of us, they will live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by sheep/cattle/deer and of course, mountains and heather, and I’d need OS map and some sturdy boots 😂 at least that is the image Scotland has in many eyes. It’s beautiful, and empty, but we do have roads, even if they are single track!! Many thanks for making these videos. I never miss one, but I tend not to write, but enjoy reading other comments and clicking like on both the video and the comments, so I guess I am doing my bit in helping the dreaded algorithm to notice you and allow you to grow your channel, giving pleasure to many more. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙌🏻
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I do try to find a balance in my videos between being eye-appeal and information, with a bit of my personality creeping in around the edges, for better or worse! And there is a very long history of bookbinding in Scotland to be certain; my big book press, which I have nicknamed Mr. Ritchie, was made in Edinburgh sometime in the mid-1800's. I haven't visited Scotland since maybe 2006 but when I come again I'll be on the lookout for other bookbinders for certain! Thanks again for sticking around and helping with all those likes!
@anitadavidson1266
@anitadavidson1266 Жыл бұрын
@@FourKeysBookArts Now when I watch Mr Ritchie being put to work, I can feel some pride in his lineage! My daughter lives in, and loves Edinburgh, but I’m very much a country person. As I am apparently approaching decrepitude, she wants me to live in Edinburgh too - all those people and traffic!! I love to visit as culturally, it’s astounding, but actually live there? We will see…
@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 Жыл бұрын
🙏
@simpleton_dc2149
@simpleton_dc2149 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! All the clamps. A Macintosh Color Classic works too...
@janilledutton139
@janilledutton139 2 жыл бұрын
You're a fantastic teacher. Your tips are so helpful and practical. Thank you!
@58Kym
@58Kym 10 ай бұрын
Finger cot, I don’t know why I knew that but it popped up in my mind when I saw yours. I am always amazed at the trivia hidden in the brain.
@kathrynschmidt3579
@kathrynschmidt3579 4 ай бұрын
Love that Italian Marble paper. I must get some to try
@lesleygoodall-page8035
@lesleygoodall-page8035 8 ай бұрын
I have been lucky recently and have been gifted an old book press and sewing loom that I could never have afforded. A friends father was a hobby bookbinder and when he passed she had to have a clear out of his house and she found I love bookbinding!
@gandomd7350
@gandomd7350 Жыл бұрын
sooooooooo helpfull🥺🥺thinking that you give your experience from years of hardwork for free..ty so much ❤❤❤❤
@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@thefunbot
@thefunbot 2 жыл бұрын
the last one with the glue drying was sweet!
@HM909
@HM909 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! Really great
@Ms_Ink
@Ms_Ink Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these incredibly helpful tips! This was an easy subscribe for me!
@723snoopy
@723snoopy 3 ай бұрын
This is so smart to cut the corner strips for determining grain direction. All other places says to wet the whole sheet and that’s a mess!
@creativegenecircle
@creativegenecircle 2 жыл бұрын
I am loving all your videos. Just went to your Etsy shop and see that your from Canada!!!😃 me too🥰 Thanks for the tips. I’m a seamstress and I have never seen that needle trick… I’ll be using that one a lot 😉
@FourKeysBookArts
@FourKeysBookArts 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful! Now I'm off to shovel out the bindery 🤣🍁❄🌨⛄
@creativegenecircle
@creativegenecircle 2 жыл бұрын
@@FourKeysBookArts lol… which part of Canada are you from? I’m in souther Albert… we don’t have too much snow 😏at the moment
@goldenboy5500
@goldenboy5500 11 ай бұрын
I worked in printing for more than 20 years. Most printers don't do this in house because it's not practical. But I remember going to a place called Nickels Bindery owned by at the time a older couple that did this in there garage the signatures has been allready pre folded, but the art of putting these books was stunning to say the least it not as easy as it looks you have talented hands and do a beautiful job
@penelopepennington3838
@penelopepennington3838 Жыл бұрын
I have just found your great channel, THANK YOU.
@cantycanvas4150
@cantycanvas4150 Жыл бұрын
This is most helpful! Thanks for sharing 🙂
@aicnerolf
@aicnerolf 2 жыл бұрын
i've been binge watching bookbinding videos to get into the hobby and this one has been the most helpful so far! thanks
@bryanwetherell3761
@bryanwetherell3761 Жыл бұрын
It's a great hobby to get into! I've been doing it for over 3 years now.
@vinayakonimani7628
@vinayakonimani7628 Жыл бұрын
Halfway watching the video, i asked myself atleast thrice- did i like this video and subscribe this great skilled guy? Great video.
@sergiovasconcellosocriativo
@sergiovasconcellosocriativo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You, master! For dividing your experience and knowledge... Cheers..
@ABaumstumpf
@ABaumstumpf Жыл бұрын
beeswax as a lubricant? In general it is more on the sticky side. For leather-working you use beeswax or some mixture of beeswax and resin to make the thread more sticky. The rough outside of twine catches on paper and there are many ways to make it glide more easily. Singing the outside (hard to do with thin cords), burnishing, or applying wax/oil. Reminds me off - i need to get some resin.
@anggo2604
@anggo2604 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips!
@daphneus69
@daphneus69 Жыл бұрын
Mille mercis pour toutes ces astuces et conseils 😃👏👍
@kathleenweedon1356
@kathleenweedon1356 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very helpful video.
@afsdesign
@afsdesign Жыл бұрын
Obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos, o resultado ficou incrível.
@crcurran
@crcurran Жыл бұрын
What is a good source for quality paper? Not necessarily artisan level paper but that would be of interest too.
@assilemisawesome
@assilemisawesome 8 ай бұрын
Excellent tips! Ty for sharing!
@jessicacroteau5600
@jessicacroteau5600 Жыл бұрын
What kind of paper did you use as endpapers in the little example book? It's hard to find nicely colored papers that aren't scrapbook cardstock. Could you do a video in your beginner series about the kinds of paper you use? Thanks 😊
@NicoSmets
@NicoSmets Жыл бұрын
Very nice tips. Thank you for sharing.
@DragonsinGenesisPodcast
@DragonsinGenesisPodcast 10 ай бұрын
Another option when the thread is too short to run the needle through the last hole is to push the back of the needle through instead of the point. Once through, snip the thread off the needle. It’s best to use needle nose pliers to hold the needle when doing this.
@BIGACORN
@BIGACORN Жыл бұрын
Great tips, this vid really helped me out on my project
@paperkraftd1
@paperkraftd1 Жыл бұрын
This is a fabulous video! Thank you so much.
@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536
@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful work. You are blessed.
@DASBookbinding
@DASBookbinding 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@АллаСерёгина-ч4ф
@АллаСерёгина-ч4ф 7 ай бұрын
Большое спасибо, даже если я многое из этого знала, было приятно послушать снова! отличная работа
@l.nelson3093
@l.nelson3093 Жыл бұрын
So many great tips thank you!🎉
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