How to Make Your Own Book Cloth

[@lindas5412]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I have wanted to use my own book cloth for some time now! Great tutorial as always

[@johnbrenot2538]

Well paced, description is to the point, video clearly shows what to do... this is the right way to do a tutorial. Subscribed, nice job.

[@svaneska]

Absolutely agree with your comment. Wish all teachers were as clear, precise and to the point.

[@genegroover3721]

So very simple! Thank you for your beautiful demonstration ❤

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Very nice video. Great instructions and demonstration.

[@csbbookbinding9769]

Thanks for the video. Very clear and concise instructions. Good work!

[@mlhrlmah]

just had to subscribe when I saw you're one subscriber short of 1k. so congrats on hitting that milestone :D

[@mlhrlmah]

also a great tutorial :)

[@sharvnaik2766]

On point. Tbh best video for book cloth

[@BonesAndButtons]

Thank you! Very useful tutorial👍🏻

[@VintagePageDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fakiirification]

going to try to reproduce the old school normal solid color bookcloth with this method. has anyone had any success with a top coating to prevent stains and dirt? not sure what they use in commercial processes

[@triciat342]

❤ love your videos...can we use something other than wheat paste ? Worried might attract vermin or creatures ? Could you use cellulose/ wallpaper paste or acrylic gel ? Thankyou

[@boojay111]

Thanks Ali, great tutorial

[@VintagePageDesigns]

So glad you liked it :)

[@juliewickham9866]

Great tutorial- I’ve just signed up for your book camp 😊 could you use glassine paper for this process?

[@jaynefrye7607]

Is there a different adhesive besides the wheat paste?

[@dragnflei]

Newbie question: do you wash the fabric before you begin this process?

[@gautambarua8260]

What would have happened if we glued the cloth direct to the cardboard for the book cover? What is the purpose of the backing paper?

[@ananya9931]

Backing paper will act as a base for the fabric and help give a smooth finish to the fabric when stuck on the cardboard.

[@careyholman]

I made up some methyl cellulose a few days ago for another purpose. Do I need to make wheat paste for book cloth, or can I substitute methyl cellulose paste? It does have great open time, but dries pretty stiff, I think, or maybe I used too much before. Very nice video, btw.

[@vasuhardeo1418]

thanks for this information :)

[@susanjerrell9220]

New subscriber here. I see you are from Massachusetts. I kind of like how they talk there so imagine my surprise when you spoke. LOL Forgot to say I love the British accent too. I actually do make books and journals and all that froo-froo that goes in and on and hanging from them. Very nice channel and I'll be schmoozing through for a bit.

[@rosydeal]

Ali, if I wanted to cover my book journal that you taught in Sketchbook Revival, would I need to do this with the fabric first or could I just glue the fabric onto the book cover using glue?

[@ศัจณภัทรพัชรโกมล]

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[@penpaperleather]

Great tutorial. Thanks ever so much!

[@marilynbook4211]

I have done what you have done using mulberry kuzo. The problem I have is when I paste it to a book the paper releases from the cloth and I have issues with the cloth coming away. What am I doing wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@VintagePageDesigns]

My guess is your glue isn’t strong enough. Try adding a small amount of PVA to your wheat paste.

[@fanatic632]

Hi. Can we use some other glue instead of wheat paste?

[@VintagePageDesigns]

The problem with other glues is that they might dry too fast. If you have trouble finding wheat paste, you could try this method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDCk4uDj8R3fLs

[@fanatic632]

@@VintagePageDesigns OK. The thing is, from what I have learnt wheat paste is easy to make. I just wonder that since it contains wheat flour, would insects notice the smell even after binding is done and it is dried? Insects like house ants. Whener there is some flour or sugar is spread in our kitchen, we can easily see small ants there.

[@matildagentle3816]

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[@saengtawankornsiri197]

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[@hannahpachoud]

Is it ok to use PVA glue instead?

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I would stick with wheat paste because PVA dries too quickly.

[@claychick100]

I think I will try PVA mixed with methyl cellulose to extend the drying time. ⅓ methyl cellulose to ⅔ PVA. I have tested this and it seems to make a good adhesive so I am anxious to try it making book cloth. I think the advantage would be that the mixture has a longer shelf life. We will see if it works. Thanks so much for your very thorough instructions. I just found your channel and am really enjoying your videos.

[@sethsiri9765]

Hi there, what kind of that ruler r u using? Thank you

[@Fixingtodraw]

nice nails

[@littleblom]

You're showing us a very wasteful technique . So for every sheet of cloth paper you throw same or more amount of cardstock and freezer paper?! Why do t you use a sheet of glass or hard plastic to work on? It's inexpensive to find. You can even use an old recycled material like coffee table top, old cae windows etc - if money is an issue to you. Book bi di g is a beautiful hobby. I don't think you you have to waste much paper to do it. Save trees for a beautiful books to be printed on

[@VintagePageDesigns]

Thank you for your input.

[@nadaanderson352]

Hi Ali, do you have to have the fabric grain parallel with the spine as we do paper ?

[@cjsgoose]

Thank you so much for this, it is super helpful. I am just about to go to the wheat paste video, however, I have a wheat allergy so wondered if there is another type we can use such as pva maybe?? thank you for your help.

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I believe you can use rice starch too.

[@cjsgoose]

@@VintagePageDesigns that is extremely useful thank you - I don't know why I didn't think of rice as I eat so much of it! I will try that out.

[@margovanrooyen3764]

Thank you for the great video! I’ve done this several times and sometimes it works and sometimes not. I’m not sure why. The bits that do work are easy to pull apart, I’m not sure if this this normal. I have used them but once I attach them to the book board the fabric starts to separate from the backing paper, making the cover have sections of loose fabric once dry. I’ve come to the conclusion that when something wet comes in contact with the wheat paste that it loses its glue ability. Any tips?

[@enriquehidalgo1825]

I prefer to use PVA. It works better that wheat paste, in my experience.

[@nadaanderson352]

Could i please ask how many grams the sumi paper you are using?

[@febbeyanciallado5802]

What do u call to that kind of ruler? Thank You!

[@koalafan1576]

Do you put them in a book press to flatten them out prior to use when done with this process?

[@VintagePageDesigns]

No. I will flatten them after glueing to a cover.

[@auramora]

Thank you for your video! Do you think I could use parchment paper for the backing?

[@VintagePageDesigns]

I don’t see why not. It’s strong enough for cooking. Give it a try and let me know!

[@auramora]

@@VintagePageDesigns it came out extremely bubbly and wrinkly. I used 1:5 wheat paste. It's the first time I try, so I'm not sure if it was the paper, my technique, the fabric or the paste. That said, the paper and fabric got solidly glued together with no paste stains on the right side of the fabric. Update: I ironed it using a moist towel on top. It is usable now :)

[@kandrews6356]

Another wonderful tutorial. I agree with @johnbrenot2538 below; very well said. Thank you for sharing.