How to Make a Paperback Book with AI Help from DALL.E.2

Thanks to ‪@SebastiaanMathot‬ for his excellent video, “How to print a paperback book by hand” • How to make a paperbac...
#bookmaking #diy
0:00 Intro
0:03 Paper Selection
1:10 Print Paradigm
1:50 Supplies
2:13 Reference Video for Step-by-Step Instructions
2:24 Bookmaking Jig (Overview)
3:15 LaserJet Printing
4:15 Digital Production
6:00 Folding and Scoring the Cover
7:15 Glueing the Spine
8:49 The (almost) finished book
Page layout: Apple Pages
Cover art and book icons: DALL.E.2
Cover art layout: Adobe InDesign
Color printing: FedEx Office
Black and white printing: HP LaserJet P1102W
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I also mentioned the following products and tools:
Lineco Books by Hand pH Neutral Adhesive, Archival Quality Acid-Free Dries Clear and Quick Water Soluble Lay-Flat Property, 16 Ounces (1 Pack) a.co/d/35f6uIp
ONAO Washi Paper Printable A4 Size Paper (100 Sheets), Japanese Paper for Printing, Multipurpose Copy Paper for Laser and Inkjet Printers, Made in JAPAN a.co/d/0p7fMvN
VENCINK Genuine Bone Folder Scoring Folding Creasing Origami Paper Creaser Crafting Scrapbooking Tool for DIY Handmade Leather Burnishing Bookbinding Cards and Paper Crafts (100% Cattle Bone) a.co/d/6tVrZCT
Book Binding Cloth, Book Cloth for Book Making Book Repair Cloth Material for Repairing Binding of Old Books (39 x 45 Inch) a.co/d/80sJ7cq
Sili Glue Pod and 3 Sili Micro Glue Brushes with Multi Purpose Sealable Lid/Glue Brush Holder • Fine Tip • Chiseled Tip and Flat Tapered Tip Brushes for Arts • Crafts • Models and Woodworking a.co/d/cvDPpjC
Westcott Grid Ruler with Metal Cutting Edge, 1.5 x 12", Transparent (B-1M) a.co/d/6BGIa9y

[@j.m.g]

Impressed by the great care you took in making this book! Well done!

[@Folktopia]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback and for taking the time to watch 👍🏽

[@SteelWagstaff1]

Love it David! Book making always makes me happy.

[@Folktopia]

Thanks, Steel! I had a lot of fun learning along the way. Each step is interesting and not too terribly difficult, but a puzzle still. I can see why you enjoyed doing it yourself. 🕺🏽🏌🏾‍♂️👋

[@lauraschmidli-uw8830]

Wow! So many great tips. I love the cover!

[@Folktopia]

Thanks, Laura!

[@lauriem2053]

That is amazing! I am super excited to be able to read her poems again in that beautiful book! She’ll love it.

[@Folktopia]

Awesome, Laurie! Thank you 🙏🏾 🥰

[@lauriem2053]

🤗🙏🏼💗

[@elizabethmacasaet153]

Amazing!!

[@Folktopia]

Thank you!!!

[@fitzandfriends8773]

What kinda paper did you use for the cover?

[@Folktopia]

Hi. I printed it at Fedex Office on 60 lb laser paper 11x17. The receipt says "CLR 1S 11x17 Card"