How to Make a Book from Scratch

[@theriffwriter2194]

When I first saw this video I thought: oh god. at only 4 minutes it's gonna be one of those usless speed videos with no commentary" Not only was I dead wrong but I found this one more helpfull then a lot of the 30 minute videos. kudos.

[@hadassahslind4595]

I know this video was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

[@stefanveljkovic8776]

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[@ada3360]

IKR?!?!?

[@jamesmasters7957]

Very, very informative, quick video but SO packed with quality 5 👍

[@midnightcoaster5456]

T-T tears of joy XD

[@MinhNguyen-zg5qn]

Tips before you make a journal: - When ur making holes to sew through, make sure not to make them TOO far from the edge (I drilled my holes almost a centimeter from the edge bc I thought if I did it too CLOSE to the edge, the holes might just rip through and all my pages would collapse.) I’d say 3-5 millimeters is a good distance to drill the holes. - the wood used to make hardcovers is the same wood used for clipboards and binders (I took the wood from a binder and used that) - the flyleaf (the page that’s put on the inside of the cover) should be glued to ONLY the cover, not the first page as well. I was dumb and glued the flyleaf to the first page of my book

[@P0PTART-IS-HIM]

I just used tape lol

[@OmasHouse5976]

This was the easiest, most to the point and hard information videos I've seen on this. I like your sewing technique as it requires minimal tools. Way better than the 30 minute vids on these.

[@Cortesevasive]

it doesnt open flat though its bad bind

[@Juneessary]

My first thought was that you're gonna chop a tree as your first step XD Silly me...

[@karolinealmonte4336]

Kỳ Duyên Thái Thị lmao

[@supersaiyanbro]

Hey, he did say from scratch 😅

[@maskedyt199]

That was racial dis *TREE* mination.

[@ladybirdg5658]

I take the pages out of old books (just hardcover dregs from the bookstore) and hot glue my fresh pages into those and put the cover over that. Cutting your own hardboard is an easy step, but just in case someone wanted an alternative, I thought I'd share

[@kpopisthewaypop9992]

Thanks soo much, I used your idea, and it was soo much easier, less for me to mess up as well :)

[@woomp3230]

Misao Yoshika thanks I'm just a kid

[@matt_wiese]

Neat idea!

[@midnightcoaster5456]

probably not a good idea to copy tho

[@ellebasi3598]

@@kpopisthewaypop9992 lol

[@BruceAUlrich]

Cool idea with the old leather jacket.

[@karihall4620]

sometimes I have found old leather skirts also as they give nice even pieces of leather...but having seams in is unique also.

[@nymphei]

it’s a cool idea, but i don’t think i could bring myself to do it. too beautiful of a jacket :,(

[@melissam0ss]

This is the BEST book making video I've ever watched! BRILLIANT!! I LOVE the way u used a cheap super nice leather jacket! Thriftstore GOLD! I bought a $10.00 full length leather coat! It is huge (not to wear!) so I'll be able to make many books! Great thrifty ideas! 💡👍🏻 Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@noodlestreetboston]

When I grow up,I will make cool books.

[@luhhchi]

NOODLE STREET BOSTON I've already got my book in mind thanks to Rick Riordan

[@lottiecollier6706]

I am 7 years old

[@minhollyishere47]

DID THE PERCY JACKSON FANDOM CALL? IM HERE

[@briancardelli6599]

Good luck. You have do do well in class. You also have to find a publisher, and its HARD going through the classes.

[@BlueAcidball]

Anne Bartram After all, there are kids who made their own books.

[@virginiavilla1630]

This guy made a book from scratch I'ma make a grimoire!❤💀

[@cjackson7246]

Same

[@Noone-gi8wu]

Same 😭

[@jorgesandoval7558]

me too 💅🏼✨

[@user-sj3ld9zl5y]

@@jorgesandoval7558 samee

[@user-qy5si4gz1k]

Yes!

[@cjackson7246]

Will cardboard work ?🤨

[@pinkdrinkdeleted8144]

This is a video I would recommend to anyone who doesn't know much about this leatherworking topic and wants to make something like this. It is widely informative, and it may be fast, but you can clearly see the effort in all his work. Please like his video, this is very useful and he deserves it. I do not know what he used to make holes in the papers, so if anyone has the answer can you please tell me?

[@Cansyrian]

7 years later and i found this gem of a Video! Thank you so much! You literally answered all the questions i had in mind !!! Thank you you're amazing!

[@belgiumshepherd123]

this seems like a lot of work 😂 I think I'll just head to the store tomorrow and buy a journal

[@MattCarl]

haha that works too :P

[@sturusk3620]

Where's the fun in that?

[@supersaiyanbro]

It is alot of work but it doesn't hurt to try you might end up making one and being happy about it

[@survivalchef8684]

Why are you here

[@mar6298]

GREAT tutorial!!! i just made a leather journal with my dad using this video, which i found on the first search and was the most thorough, easy tutorial ive ever seen!!!

[@CommissarChaotic]

I like how the last book for weight for sticking the cover to the leather was "Concentrated Physics".

[@beaishere9927]

Best use for a physics textbook I've ever seen!

[@leslie7200]

How am I only seeing this now?? Thanks a lot man, I'm writing a book and I want to make it a real physical book but I didn't want to make it official so this really helps! Thank you so much

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Great pacing of your DIY video without all of the long backstory that you get from most KZbinrs.

[@natalie_arty7360]

You literally are a lode savor! I'm working on a project and it came time to bind my pages into a cover, and I'm all like AHHHHHHHHH! What do I do? This helped so so so much! I'm gonna try it and I'll let you know how it works out for me! Thanks Matt!!! 😊😊😊

[@natalie_arty7360]

Hahaha **life savor** NOT lode savor! Damn auto correct!!!

[@MattCarl]

I'm so glad to hear that! Let me know if it works out or not :)

[@shirlebug]

Natasha_aka_sass queen I was wonder what load saver meant. I so laughed 😂 when u said what the auto correct did. Like how many times that happens to me too

[@emiled8409]

I am making a custom warrior cats clan( just for fun) and i want to write a story about it so this is super helpfull!!!

[@slimshawtty4476]

This newly acquired information will serve me well with the new book I'm about to write.

[@jonriley5695]

I thought that this was a bad way to make a book but then you glued the spine to the cover. And I remembered this is just arts and craft. All for good fun

[@Jupiterlias]

Enjoying this so much! I have searched many ways on how to bind a book and this could be considered one of the simplest ones yet! I have even aged the paper in order for it to look like an old notebook! ::

[@Custardpeach]

This the most informative straight forward video ever thank you for this you turned a project that felt overwhelming to actually do able n something that I know feel confident doing completely beginner friendly thank you so much

[@colleenbeissel4296]

You inspired me to make my own book 🖋📝

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Better than most longer videos. Can you sew the pages together differently because most of the books I own are sewn through the center of the page fold in groups of 8-10 sheets (folded in half) then put into the hard back. I really like the fact that you don't just fold the leather over itself on the corners like most videos do but you take the time to cut and shape it in so there isn't any extra thickness. Great video and will be using this for gifts. Many thanks.

[@foxxenogaming8607]

This video is a starter video for people that want to make books someone could be a book maker one day because of this

[@themelodybecauseyes]

i didnt realize this was made 8 years ago, good job man!

[@Creepy-Rat]

You’re going to need -hotglue -hard-board (same material as a clipboard) -dremmel -printer paper -clamps -glue stick -sowing needle -thread -material (for your book cover)

[@soy3594]

Thx

[@ddsquadproves5057]

I had to make a book for a project and was actually dreading binding it together but you saved me..thank you

[@sudarshangaming9028]

This is the first Video which I saw on making a book before seeing it I never knew that we can make a book at home , KZbin just recommended it to me on my mom's phone ,watching it after 2 years

[@globmonster7905]

3:47 *Me being salty* NoOoO! You didn’t make the paper yourself did you?? Good vid tho

[@emilymontelongo3508]

I love that you got the leather from a thrift store! Super resourceful! Thank you for this video. Very helpful :)

[@tamaramcdonald4039]

this is so simple and perfect. Just what I was looking for for my project!

[@avaveeraraghavan5985]

I know that I’m five years late to this video but this was super helpful thank you!!!!!

[@iggypeters5564]

Dude!! That was one nice jacket

[@midnightcoaster5456]

IKR

[@DMMacaw]

It looked very nice that's why foam to even fake leather works best and east to use without the waste....

[@trevl8955]

That's what I was just thinking.

[@katerinaaqu]

I have to say this is one of the easiest guide and easier to understand I have ever seen. I mean I do appreciate all those 30 minute or hour videos that make those magical books and everything however all those require an entire garage just for workshop and tons of technical knowledge an above all expensive material. You just showed us that one does not need to have some special material and your little booklet looks like those old travel diaries you have with you which looks the same vintage as the others and at the same time using material we have at home. And we don't need much special stuff to make it. Also the video is easy to watch. Thank you.

[@kerstingoldsmith]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC video - thorough, competent, and perfectly edited so that you never have to fast-forward thru anything unnecessarily over-detailed or lengthy. Well done, and thank you. :-)

[@Viktor_Drakkon394]

Wtf this was 4 mins and so quick yet i learned so much. This is insane. All i need is material tho...*glances at small pile of random material from incomplete sewing projects*

[@elixorvideos]

Oh my god this is so cool! It was a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Insanely helpful for such a short video. :)

[@thetongueofangels1882]

I'm gonna try this. Thank you, bless you 💕

[@rosaliewynne8216]

This is a great video. I was taken aback with the hot glue. Have crafted for a long time and would not trust it for longevity.

[@Paddlefoot]

I have PDFs of some very very very old books that can't be bought online anymore, and if they pop up they're $500 or more. I'm going to try and bring some fresh copies in to the world, props for the video 🙌

[@manuelmontero74]

This was pretty darn cool 👌🏾. I highkey want one 😂

[@jonathanfinch5059]

Well that eBay booking making kit is defunct 😂🤦🏾‍♂️, thank you so much for sharing. Love the idea of charity shop for covers too. Great informative video

[@mintcerealsandmashedpotato3326]

finally a video that doesn't last for a hour

[@suncat5160]

Youre an absolute genius. You just saved me SOOOO much money, and gave me SOOOO much fun to look forward to.

[@patricialegarda5101]

This was so fun to make

[@angelilliquintana457]

I know

[@athalias__6546]

my god this was so easy for my ADHD brain to understand in 4 minutes. Thank you!

[@Archelis_]

This book makes me feel like wanting to tell a fish they're a fish

[@bobcorning1386]

I can't belive it! Japanese book binding and Kettle Stitching had a baby!

[@riplonelyy]

That was amazing 😭GREAT JOB DUDE IM GOING TO MAKE ONE!!!

[@proteus3393]

Can't wait to try this! I love that most if not all the materials are things I already have around the house. Awesome video :)

[@zobiakousar489]

i love this video so cool thanks i will try my best to make a book like this wonderfull youre super awesome

[@MattCarl]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@danniellynn]

This is a great video, really informative, quick and easy to understand. Definitely going to try this diy. And you've earned yourself a subscriber :)

[@bananakitofinternetclan8350]

I have a project for English class where we have to make a booklet.. I don't think my teacher will expect a leather bound book but I REALLLLLLY want to do it!!!!

[@Holzfrevler]

2:40 "Fairly liberally" :D

[@Lilac4596]

* 2:38

[@monicavargastriveno5777]

Great video, thanks! short and effective 👍🏼

[@Tiffycha1982]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!! Just wish it were slower.

[@MattCarl]

Thanks for the feedback! I've been trying different editing techniques, will definitely make the detailed parts slower in future videos 😊

[@scarfacesupreme8396]

MattCarl can you make a book of shadows?

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Ravishing Existence 6789 He just did!

[@midnightcoaster5456]

sameeeeeeeeeee

[@LoveLauraDahl]

i now

[@Science-ev1he]

To the monastery with you!

[@khairulnizam2717]

thats a very good ..i will that that one for sure..!!!...thanks bro

[@kawaiibunny7514]

I love the idea, this will be helpful for my Harry Potter DIYS

[@streptopelias8444]

where was this when i needed it-this video is amazing i wish i had it sooner!

[@jazzzpaaay3225]

When I do I'm gonna make the paper with the aged vintage look. I do it with tea. Then I'm gonna fill the pages with photos and write little commentary of what happened in the photo next to it and I'm very excited.

[@MajoMendoza]

Conceptual physics 💓

[@sheilabug.sheilasartworks3488]

This is amazing it is what I was looking for!!!! I’m gonna be making children’s books again and this time I’m the everything maker writing illustrations!!! Sooo excited I’m gonna follow

[@rubaetm5353]

3:28 before making those holes use a white sellotape to tape the end of the paper and drill a hole to make it even more stronger. Just like when you hole punch a taped paper and put inside the folder it will make stronger.

[@SerVerm]

i watched this video 5 years ago, i was 5 then (also happy thanksgiving!)

[@ay6389]

About to make a book. Great video .

[@kris-nr9tg]

This seems like alot of work but ima try it bc it's my dream to become a author

[@alyzqsa]

Wow, gotta say, you just inspired me to be an author and create my own books (DIY BOOKS!!) Thanks

[@bobivancic9160]

Ok, this looks really hard.

[@cassiefriedman8685]

This is amazing

[@ProgrammerSheep]

Cool video. I would suggest the kettle stitch binding method or something else that makes the book more secure and allows it to lay flat.

[@jettheret7800]

This is a wonderful tutorial. LIke it was said earlier... speed videos are horrible. Not only does your video show exactly how to create, its also inspiring. TYFS

[@danniemikeey579]

Tomorrow I'll dedicate myself to print out stories for my daughter and make her an anthology book! She likes little ghost stories and she likes Edgar Allan poe. At 5 she's just mesmerized by books! Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! So easy to follow!

[@munamahmud5736]

Omg that’s amazing 😭❤️❤️❤️ I’m going to make it and send you the picture 🙊🤩

[@maddiesprostar7700]

great job

[@sharonyoung5601]

Hi Matt! that was very creative, I like the way you went step by step and make very easy to follow. Thanks!

[@augustinbugeau1633]

Hi that book is so burger 👍👍

[@LoveLauraDahl]

cool idea with the leather jacket!!!! but were using just a roll of leather

[@NRAYAN-px2ce]

It's perfect ♥️ Plz tell me how to made fully dairy pages old look

[@luisgamez7207]

Amazing matt !!! Thanks for the great idea very easy too !!!

[@jacobbuxton932]

Awesome video! Makes me want to jump in to making my own book

[@anothernik9372]

love it! clear and quick, no bs. good job

[@xxgossipgurlsxx5533]

I found this so helpful! Although I don’t have the supplies to do this I have a idea for what to do now!

[@jeannemackeprang8030]

Oh. My. Lord. Amazing!!!

[@legendarymaker9968]

Man you just save my life! Great idea but the way 👏👏👏

[@midnightcoaster5456]

Now i know how to make a journal! Or a book. I might be an illustrator when i grow up and a great start on how to make a book! A bit better than the channel at Nerd forge but Both of you guys or gals are fairly Creative! All it is is that, Do all books have a leather cover to color a picture as a cover or what materials to make like a normal book cover.

[@midnightcoaster5456]

I think the same way!!!

[@midnightcoaster5456]

lol talkin to meh self

[@sandywillard3335]

Now i can get started on my book of shadows🌠

[@1sarlou]

Great! I love ur idea of the leather jacket

[@bananabombfilms7655]

I am so going to make this for my horror movie!

[@AV3RAG3_J03]

He making Minecraft books in real life bro

[@kaleeanne126]

this was super straight forward and very easy to follow! Thank you!!

[@gigijohnson6384]

This was a great understandable and attainable version. thanks

[@L-Stout]

Started working on my book hope it turns out well

[@mylesanimates]

DONT GLUE THE TEXTBLOCK TO THE Spine!!! ALSO DONT GLUE THE "FLYLEAF" (its called an end page) TO THE FIRST PAGE! JUST GLUE A SMALL STIP OF IT DOWN AT THE END!!!

[@monicaerwin5199]

What's a text block

[@autumnthemasterofjokes2148]

Helios, maybe he wants to use a different method.

[@PersoMena]

@@monicaerwin5199 That's what the group of booklets together is called.

[@midnightcoaster5456]

I disagree but ima like this cuz ur funneh

[@tahniat8172]

What does that mean? Can you pls explain?

[@UBRambo56]

Impressive. I may think about doing this for a project behind the book of protection from gauntlet dark legacy. The only challenge I will have is trying to engrave the title and symbol to the book and give it a gold finish

[@UnderstandingCode]

"Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction" - Pablo Picasso

[@midnightcoaster5456]

Hey picasso i know that artist! He kinda makes faces and Splits the face around! I think...

[@midnightcoaster5456]

Probably just makes faces but eyes and others on the face is mis placed

[@josephcastillo3204]

Im looking to make a book soon and this really helped so thank you

[@LADYKTAY]

thank you for keeping this short, sweet and to the point. Well done. Can you add the measurements?

[@wayana8978]

Dude this such an awesome idea! I am going to save so much money doing this!! I am a BIG writer and love journals and books and notebooks and pens and pencils! I also love making things by hand all the time! So this project will be fun to do this summer. Do you know how long it took you to do it? I am guessing that it took two days because you needed the glue to dry. Thanks again for sharing this video! So inspiring!

[@chaneljoukhador4684]

definatly gonna make an anime book