How to Determine Paper Grain for Handmade Books

[@catlink8998]

Thank you! I've dabbled in bookbinding for many years. Never have I seen the topic of paper grain explained so clearly. Kudos for a truly excellent tutorial!

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I'm so glad this was useful!

[@Mizowi75]

This explains a LOT! Now I understand why some of my projects didn’t look as nice. Thank you!

[@cindybell3227]

What a fabulous bit of info. I've made tons of junk journals and art journals and now I understand some of my outcomes. Thank you so much.

[@carolperron9285]

Alway good to rewatch this paper grain video before I make a new book. Thank you

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Thanks so much for this. I have been hobby binding for some years but couldn't get my head around the grain of paper. As a visual learner, it's so much easier to understand, when you see it on video. Have subscribed. Thanks 👍

[@donnarenton-vm2zl]

Thank you. I'll be making my first book

[@mikecalamas6693]

great info. Never understood the importance of the grain of paper.

[@pamjones3377]

Amazing! I had no idea.

[@rafaelpapp]

The problem with paper grain is the difficulty in finding the right one. I am unable to find A4 paper short grain so I can fold it and get A5 with the grain running correctly.

[@ChapmanGriffith]

Extremely helpful, thanks for sharing this.

[@marmaz57]

such a helpful video. Thanks!

[@zoelaw8696]

I'm binding some leather journals and this is very useful!! Thanks a lot for sharing :)

[@VintagePageDesigns]

You're very welcome, Zoe. Good luck with your leather journals. I have a Facebook group you might like where we share our handmade book creations. Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/1999899693592409/?source_id=249483358439630

[@marciawachutacraftysewingq2957]

Excellent explanation!

[@cathybrown9268]

What a great video! Thank you!

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I’m glad you liked it b

[@lesleybrankin5774]

Thank you for such a clear explanation x

[@jakkigarlans2680]

Finally! I understand. Thank you!

[@cindyluck6479]

Great video. Thank you! 🥰

[@lissametzger4387]

if i make my own bookcloth like you've shown us, will that have a grain? thanks

[@juliarushing1920]

Hi, and thank you for this complete video. I did a little experimenting and wondered if you could comment. I took some 8.5 x 11 card stock (lighter weight) and folded it against the grain (so it was now 5.5 x 8.5). I then used a hot dry iron and it flattened out nicely. have you ever considered that to solve the problem? the reason I'm asking is that it's very easy to find 8.5 x 11 paper and I always want to fold it the way that (after watching your video) would be against the grain. If I could make flat signatures by just using a hot dry iron then that gives me more options. thanks so much! julia

[@VintagePageDesigns]

That’s a good idea. I might protect my paper with a layer of parchment so it doesn’t get shiny. But I say - go for it!!

[@1sunnydeb]

What if you have painted the paper…and it is bumpy…or not smooth, how would you judge the grain then?

[@potcake10]

Is it a safe assumption that the whole package of paper is the same, or do I need to check each individual paper?

[@VintagePageDesigns]

Great question! It’s safe to assume each pack is the same. But check each new pack because manufacturers do change the orientation. I’ve been caught out once or twice.

[@potcake10]

@@VintagePageDesigns Thanks! Will check each pack.