How Do I Mail This?! - Under the Cover: A Bookbinder's vlog no. 3 - Packing A Tiny Book

[@MadamePeleHandMaiden]

Here is a video for the same envelope but the flap folded in such a way so that you would not have to slit the 2 sides. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4q2p6Fsds50oas

[@FourKeysBookArts]

That is perfect, thank you! I will definitely use this version from now on!

[@RomantiCynic]

Thanks for this! 🙏

[@MadamePeleHandMaiden]

@@FourKeysBookArts So glad that you found it helpful!

[@taitano12]

As someone who's worked for both Amazon and UPS, I would have gone with a tiny baggie, a large refrigerator box, and 50 pounds of packaging peanuts.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Sounds about right!🤣

[@rivards1]

It's impossible to overdo protection against United Parcel Smashers

[@booksaremyblood1489]

Bahahaha. I just love this suggestion. Made my day. Haha.

[@Just1Nora]

With the state some of my Amazon orders arrive in I wish you'd pack my stuff! 😂 My fulfillment center doesn't even bother with air pillows most of the time, and that includes packing small fragile items with 12 pk cases of 18 oz bottled drinks. The handler was so rough with the last one they actually cracked a bottle which leaked all over the box and other contents. The drinks are heavy so they're rough with them.

[@taitano12]

@@Just1Nora Well, that's because it was fragile. If it wasn't fragile, it would have been packed properly. They'd pack one of 4key's normal books in nothing but one of those plastic bags they've got and it would arrive looking like it was already ancient and used. All bent and dog-eared like an 80 year old's favorite childhood book, that they still read. Edit: When I worked there the packaging was decided by an AI. One of the pet peeves of the packers was how often it clearly chose the wrong packaging to recommend, and they would often get in trouble for using something else. Thing is, it would allot and deliver a predetermined number of each type of packaging material, and deviating from the specified packaging would throw off the count. It would genuinely bog things down if you had to stop and get a more appropriate package. Usually they just used a bigger box or bag than necessary, but sometimes the Artificial Unintelligence would assign a package that was too small and you'd have no choice but to do something different.

[@yorurumi]

Your attention to detail, the thought and care you put into making the unpacking process an entire experience of its own, and simply the fact that you really want the receivers to *have* that experience is just all incredible and very well appreciated.

[@ScaryMeadow]

They are so. Stinking. Cute. The care that goes into packaging can speak volumes about the product it holds. "Nothing fancy" he says.

[@Beryllahawk]

the amount of care you put into every single thing you make - even this packaging - and the amount of thought you put into how your customer can enjoy their item... it's astonishing, and touching as well. I am certain that every person fortunate enough to receive one of your books - whether they bought it for themselves or are being gifted it by another person - feels just a little bit more loved because of how much attention you've lavished on this. That energy carries along, invisible and weightless but definitely THERE, and that is such wonderful magic. You are most certainly talented but you're a little bit of a wizard too!!

[@petalandpen]

Would love to see some Letter Locking videos. I love all things stationery and penpal related. Such a beautiful craft and care is taken to ensure the recipient knows they were thought of in its making. Thank you for sharing a bit behind the scenes!

[@Lunareon]

This is so precious! Reminds me of Japanese omotenashi. Definitely something I want to reflect in the things I make, too. It's small details like these that elevate the whole experience.

[@RomantiCynic]

A nice "slice of life" video. I had never heard of letterlocking before. Would love to see your take on it!

[@Avinmor]

I. Want. One. So amazing! Talk about feeling special when you get THAT in the mail! So rare to have someone care about what they create and how it is presented. I love it. Blessings!

[@idlewildwind]

That invoice folding at 9:58 is so brilliantly elegant! I might use that for all my letters from here on...

[@XyerDark]

A letterlocking video would be pretty interesting, writing letters is one of those things we don't do much anymore so I'm sure there's plenty of people who have no idea what it's like.

[@francinegoodson9676]

😅a letter locking video would be delightful! Your heart is so evident in your craft Thank you for sharing your meticulous processes and exquisite product. You are an inspiration to all who care to make a passionate statement about taking the time it takes to create from the heart, beautifully. ❤

[@shelleycovey8437]

So satisfying to watch! It is almost as fun as the book itself!

[@zeldanoel7081]

Ahhhh how exciting--I think the one you wrapped is mine!!! I'll try to do a little "unboxing" video when it comes. Thank you for all your care and lovely videos! 🤗🌟❤️

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Sorry to spoil it for you, but maybe it makes your book extra special? An unboxing video would be great too!

[@zeldanoel7081]

@@FourKeysBookArts Not at all, it definitely made it extra special :) Sorry for the delay, but here's my mini unboxing video. Thank you so much! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl6UpIBpjqeHoLc

[@mags8014]

That was lovely - imagine the joy of receiving such a beautiful package! 5* packing video!

[@Kittyintheraiyn]

I would love to see more folding/letter locking!!

[@twoblackwidows]

That would be a delight to open! Such a thoughtful way of makign the whole thing an experience. Also, this was very calming, thank you for sharing!

[@lavadodhugo5181]

Yes I would love to see more of the Origami paper folding.

[@debadams5676]

"Nothing fancy" 🤣 Your attention to detail is astounding. Your customers must feel very special opening their packages!

[@danibert85]

yes to letter-locking videos! 😻 and wow, that packaging is so next-level, it's a craft in itself!

[@phiasch]

This is a masterpiece in packaging and attention to detail

[@soulcutterx13]

I don't know what letter locking is but color me intrigued by the two words in sequence.

[@FidgetAndFreon]

Fascinating to watch you package your product. I've received one and marveled at the care you took with mailing a beautiful notebook. I'd love to see letter locking videos! I adore paper crafts. Best regards, Carol

[@caroleallen9398]

I have no idea what a locked letter is, but it sounds interesting and I’d love to see you make one! Love your videos.

[@jessicamorneau]

The cutest things I’ve ever seen! I love your content… your attention to detail is immaculate!! and I just wanted to tell you that you inspired me to start binding book. I’m at 10 binds now and I love the craft!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Amazing! Thank you so much!!

[@JvdBos]

Dude, that's unreal, so much care! Very nice! It makes me want to order something ;-)

[@SKY-fs3sn]

It looks so beautiful and at the same time very cute 😊

[@simfamr.]

That is some nice packaging. I like the detail and the fact that it’s done by hand. Seems fun

[@Just1Nora]

Here's something I didn't know I needed in my life, tiny leather-bound books with hand tooled covers. (And back in the days when my hands and vision allowed I'd make origami cranes from 3-5 mm paper, just for funzies, lol) Why are mini things so stinkin cute?! 🥺

[@Xerosins]

That is really cool, i like how much effort you put in to it. So much better then the standard toss it in a bag throw it in an envelope and drop it in the mail.

[@LifeOfNigh]

You should do a wax seal on the book envelope instead of double sided tape. That would look really cool.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Ooh that would be nice, wouldn’t it?

[@Kittyintheraiyn]

A teeny wax seal!

[@LifeOfNigh]

@@FourKeysBookArts it would be awesome. You can find a little one online or have one made with your logo. My cousin sent out their wedding invites (a renaissance wedding) and used wax seals. Was beautiful.

[@nightfan1983]

I'd love to see some letter locking 🙂

[@DuluthTW]

I do like the Letter Locking videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@FelipeDarossi]

I'm Brazilian, but I love watching your channel videos 📘📚

[@robbabcock_]

Fascinating! Beautiful books, and a neat way to pack them.

[@E_LithaBeth]

but but but...while everything you did is lovely, the book itself does not seem to be protected. There is nothing to prevent flattening of the poor little book. And having the spine of it standing proud of the edge mystified me. I was very surprised by this! I would have used enough thicknesses of the corrugated cardboard--with a rectangular hole in the middle just the size of the book--to prevent crushing and one layer top and bottom to sandwich the whole thing. Yes to the locked letters please!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Your points are well taken. I’ve used these mailers a lot so I’m confident an item with such a small mass will be okay, but I may revisit the design. We’ll consider this as Mark 1 for the Tiny Book Packaging. Thanks for the comment!

[@marsbeads]

I saved my receipt so that I can repeat the pattern and make my own envelopes. Super cute.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I make these just for fun whether I need an envelope or not!🤣 Try different sizes too.👍

[@marsbeads]

@@FourKeysBookArts Yes, they are 👍

[@suze6of6]

That is extremely gorgeous and thoughtful crafting.❤ Im going to try thank you

[@martihurford]

Your packaging reminded me of the gift wrapping scene with Rowan Atkinson in the movie, Love Actually. 😅 P.S. Letterlocking sounds intriguing. Would welcome a video.

[@fantacylover456]

I bought one of your books and I am so excited for it to get here 😊

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Yay! Thank you! It’s on its way👍

[@zephyrinne1]

Oh my goodness! I’ve wanted tiny books every since we read a novel in grade 4, mystery at cranberry farm! Holy Hanna! I’ve been trying to remember the name of the novel for over 20 yrs and it just came to me😭 lol. Memory seriously unlocked! Haha

[@zephyrinne1]

Alas, a quick search has resulted in no copies available to purchase 💔

[@Calypso3]

I love every bit of this video! So clever

[@misoman]

I love letter locking, yes plz

[@themodelhobbyist]

Those are so cool I've been binding some bibles and I've put together a few books I printed this was a lot of fun both the video and the whole book making rebinding experience

[@debfinney7438]

I would be interested to watch almost anything you would like to show us!

[@gleetruth]

Just love your work.

[@allencummings7564]

Squared away! So satisfying

[@Rivi_Styx]

Looking forward to when the store is restocked!

[@lukearoo]

an elegant package to be sure.

[@alfredome1493]

You should waterproof the letter too! It would be a shame if that letter doesn't get to his owner! Great video!

[@npeters97]

Beautiful. I would be interested in a letter locking video.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Good idea.👍.

[@valeriacolivoro25]

Me encantó

[@dirk4926]

Thats a great package

[@sharonhastings2758]

Excellent

[@mione3690]

"nothing fancy" 😮

[@lafrancemeyers7728]

Like it ❤

[@stephanyjablonofsky9749]

I bet he is great wrapping Christmas presents

[@wovenscrolls]

Nice video!:)

[@pkerep1]

Greetings from Croatia!!!! Nice video. I have a question: How to print text on paper and then make signatures??? Can you make a video about that??

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

I love the process and design of the nook for the book in the envelope, but as some people use a envelope knife to open, does it ever hit the edge of the book as it is pretty close to the top?

[@UtiliTerran]

Love letter locking videos

[@daveturnbull7221]

Watched this at 01:30 because I wasn't tired and now don't think I'll be getting any sleep tonight - I've got to go start practicing my origami envelopes! Got a quick question on blind tooling if I may. What setting (1-5) do you have your hotplate on? Got a similar model to yours so figured you could probably give me a fair starting point.

[@wovenscrolls]

A matchbox might work, but it would probably make packaging look cheap^^ Wonder if one gets 'blank' matchbox-type packaging...

[@daveturnbull7221]

Fairly simple to make youe own and there are tutorial videos.

[@MarkLewis...]

To my address... that's how.

[@neuroflare]

*makes meticulous, tiny book, origami envelope, custom stamp on carefully wrapped and sealed kraft paper, with custom cardboard fitting for protection while mailing* "Nothing fancy..." 🤣

[@Virst82]

😘👌👌👌🙏❤️

[@daludna]

No wax seal? :c

[@lynnettelopez6261]

A was thinking a sticker, but a wax seal was more appropriate, for an old fashion touch.

[@a.a.w1833]

Hello I tried to look for these books on your Etsy shop but I couldn't find any information on it, how can I buy them?

[@FourKeysBookArts]

They are sold out for now unfortunately. I’ll be making more though.

[@keithunger8441]

@@FourKeysBookArts please do!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

@@keithunger8441 thank you Keith! I will be sure to announce when they’re ready.

[@lightbulbnirvana]

+1 letter locking please!l

[@myforeverwoman-mieternamuj1252]

Hey Dennis, since you play D&D, I found another guy who also plays but he makes D20 dies from different stones. Maybe the two of you can barter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPZdoaLhZmDiKM