How to make a book: 3 DIY book binding methods 2023

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[@ourhouse]

Step-by-Step Tutorials Here: kzbin.info/aero/PLxmEpPtGhMZkseaGz6_qYB0F1AHtDXm2M Recommended Printer: amzn.to/41W51g8

[@CharlotteMasonTT]

I love the concept of printable curriculum … students can mark up / highlight and truly make the material their own

[@nicolehill658]

Thank you for this! We’re starting RC this fall and I’ve been watching all of your videos for the past couple of months.

[@ourhouse]

Glad to help!

[@oldporkchops]

I modified two of your methods to combine it into one. I used a ring binding machine to punch holes. Those rectangular holes are closer to the edge of the binded egde than the two or three circle hole puncher. I then used scotch tape to fix half a toothpick to the end of a cut piece of cotton twine (you can use nylon if you think cotton won't stand the test of time). I then weaved the "toothpick needle through the holes up and then down the spine. Cotton twine is $3.50 for a ball. Covering up the sewed egde with book tape helps with aesthetics. You can beef up the front and back covers with thick board stock paper (thicker than card stock). The pros are that the holes are closer to the spine. This makes keeping the pages open easier. The con is that it is more time consuming than running a metal binder clip down the center.

[@ourhouse]

I’ll have to try this, what a great idea!

[@oldporkchops]

@@ourhouse Glady! It reduces the thickness of the binding, which can add up, thereby taking up shelf space.

[@lanatedford3569]

You are such a jewel. I am wanting to write my own books and I have looked into having them printed out at a shop but oh so expensive. This is the only video that I have found that is doable for someone who is not crafty. You asked for questions. I love the homemade binding version of your video but I also notice that it doesn't lie flat. Which is important for my books. Is there anyway to get around this. Thank you in advance for any suggestions you might have. Again. I love your videos. Lana

[@oldporkchops]

One tip if you're going down the metal binder clip route is to bend the prongs, not into the center, but towards the top and bottom edges. This helps avoid the bulge in the center.

[@ourhouse]

Thank you!

[@intentionalliving23]

Hi, thank you for this video. I'm working on a recipe book. I want to print with glossy paper. Would that printer work for that. Can you make a video on that?

[@AnupamVipul]

I think you should be able to bypass cuttings paper, if you want a A5 size book (folded A4 ). You just need to print in booklet or signature but one sheet only not group of 8 or 16 . I have done the testing using the app (Trial mode) Booklet creator > Pages per booklet > 4 (Page no will be like 5 & 2 on one side & another 3 & 4 ) Print > Fold > Punch > Repeat > Bind > Enjoy & No Cutting you should give it a try and if it works then share the results GOOD LUCK & Thank you

[@ourhouse]

Thank you.

[@myisheaharris5231]

I have a canon pixma and it printed double sided

[@larryjanson4011]

i use the plastic finger style for my books ( personal use thing) but in a video i say a yay to use rings to bind up a instructional book. this book is half sized maybe 1/3 size. ( standard paper sizing) but the the rings are lose and allow the plastic pages to “flip” of so not to cause the book to close as you read the instructions on each page. each “page” is printed both sides and inclosed in plastic. outdoor protection thing. what about this style?

[@StorybookHouse]

I'm in the market for a printer such as the one you have been mentioning but when I called Robinson Curriculum, the gentleman said that any Eco Tank printer would work. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg but I do want to be successful with this.... so what would you say?? Thanks :o)

[@ourhouse]

Yes, any eco tank, double sided printer will work.

[@myisheaharris5231]

I used Cavna to make my book