I massacred a Lord of the Rings book to make this

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I decided to rebind an old copy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy! Using some traditional bookbinding techniques, we try to make a slightly more unconventional tome using leather, LED filament, and even som real silver metal casting!
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- An old book ( LOTR in my case )
- Waxed thread​ & hemp / jute cord for stitching
- End pages with gold patterns
- Leather cord for headbands
- Embroidery thread for headbands + 2 needles
- Jaquard ribbon bookmark
- Thin, strong cloth for covering the spine (linen)
- 1 mm vegetable tanned goat leather
- Leather stain, "extra black"
- Fiebings leather dye in "Light Blue" mixed with "Green"
- Greaseproof parchment paper
- 3 mm wooden covers
- Genuine silver leaf
- LED filament
- 3V battery holders
- Thin wires
- Acrylic glass
- Genuine silver for casting metal
- Leather wax
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- Lots of bookbinding glue
- Gold leaf adhesive
- Hot glue
- Leather carving tools
- Book press
- A good ol' chair (for stitching)
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[@typervoxilations2311]

"i'm lazy" ORDERS A SMELTER TO MAKE HER OWN SILVER CLASPS FOR A BOOK SHE REBINDS HERSELF WITH AN ALREADY FANTASTIC COVER OKAY MARTINA 😭

[@chrishill6729]

the cover she made is far better

[@auravaury]

Work better, not harder

[@typervoxilations2311]

@@chrishill6729 that's what i meant, it was already fantastic without the silver clasps but she always goes above and beyond to make them gorgeous

[@shmales7023]

LOL!!

[@XeNoSpHaEhRe]

XD

[@kurdathious]

One book to rule them all and in the basement bind them!

[@UltraMAGA45]

Yep got to love the holy Bible its better than this lotr stuff.

[@UltraMAGA45]

@Dancing on the moon because thats the only book you can commit blasphemy on

[@artie9940]

@@UltraMAGA45 Okay...

[@oPHILOSORAPTORo]

You had to make it kinky

[@JenniferH2009]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤓

[@jn4126]

Came for the Lord of Rings ... stayed for these two lovely charming people

[@steeldom1619]

I think Tolkien would be proud and honoured to see the amount of care and love put into one of his books. Awesome as always.

[@danielstrange9794]

More than he would be for the monstrosity that is "Rings of Power"

[@stevemuzak8526]

@@danielstrange9794 And they just wait until Christopher Tolkien died to release that horrible show. Sick people. We need to boycott Rings of Power forever.

[@Alinaselena]

Me: looking at them melting metal for the LOTR book. My brain: It began with the forging of the great rings...

[@tbakhalid4781]

Lol I was immediately reminded of that narration 😂

[@chewie221b]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂

[@gabitheancient7664]

Celebrimbor is proud

[@KeyboardPadawan]

@@gabitheancient7664 Sauron: trick timeeee

[@ellathebunny70]

IKKKKK OML ✨😂

[@al5547]

"I'm lazy!" Says the woman who is rebinding a book for fun.

[@YenniferGzz]

"I'm lazy" *casts real silver decor* *puts leds that light themselves*

[@spicybeantofu]

I'm the same when it comes to crafting.

[@XGrantLorraineX]

When you can cut corners and save time and effort for yourself on a project as extensive and detailed as that I'd do the same thing if I had all those tools lol

[@HistoriaenCeluloide]

Did she paste the cords to the spine or sewed them?

[@alainminsart1217]

I was exactly thinking the same thing on that

[@thevikingbear2343]

Love that instead of going with the gold, like the one ring, you went with the silver, like Mitril, and the elves jewelry. Also, the leaves of lorien.

[@nathanides7584]

Probably also for the cost

[@graysondebusk2820]

@@nathanides7584yeah lol. Even gold plating woulda been iffy and def wouldn’t have much durability

[@L3X369]

@@graysondebusk2820 You can electroplate even 3D printed parts in silver and gold and is not that expensive.

[@graysondebusk2820]

@@L3X369 in all the videos of electroplating they’ve always used a 50 dollar gold bit and it usually doesn’t cover all that much (probably right about as much as this project) but that could also just be KZbin theatrics.

[@bespokejeweller]

As a jeweler, it was great to see you explore metal casting, and you did it SO WELL! Amazing art, congratulations!

[@buttonelvin9238]

Blasphemy? Nah this is the greatest respect for LOTR I've ever seen

[@wagoneer81]

I was getting ready to post the exact same sentiment!

[@masja1790]

@@wagoneer81 Me to 😂

[@annedemarie7480]

I know something that would be a greater respect actually learning the handwriting of bilbo baggins and frodo baggins then buying a giant book like seen in the movies and hand writing it with quill and ink over in that book

[@0623kaboom]

but they failed ... even at the end of LOTR they say it is called the red book and after samwise goes to the undying lands the book ends up at Michael delving ... with the mail and sting .... their book is Blue ... thats a MAJOR FAIL ... they did a good job on it but still FAILED

[@buttonelvin9238]

@@0623kaboom Then do it yourself if you're so talented

[@keeperoflenneth]

Ok, so .... you realize you took something worth hundreds of dollars .... and destroyed it .... ... and ended up with something priceless. Need a wheelbarrow for my jaw; this came out beyond amazing.

[@Tanymsun]

I agree!

[@anaiscardot6674]

This edition is worth hundreds of dollars? (pre relooking I mean)

[@berimar5675]

you had me in the first half not gonna lie

[@Nerdforge]

@@anaiscardot6674 Most likely 30$ :D

[@macdieter23558]

@@Nerdforge In this "edition" it should bring you at least 4 figures!

[@edwinjonah]

At the beginning I was like "oh, this is nice...", and then it just kept getting better by the second! Truly awesome work.

[@AshesWorkshop]

I would have made the blue leather a deep green instead to reflect the Shire, but the blue looks amazing too! Great work!

[@claytonbarnes6644]

My thought exactly and probably brown instead of black

[@recoveringsoul755]

Oooh green's my favorite

[@aletheuo475]

Yes. I was envisioning a deep red, both for The Red Book and for Mordor. To be fair, though, you could make almost any colour work symbolically: gold for the Ring, black for the shadow of evil, brown in praise of humility. It's a bit tenuous, but blue could be for the hope of transcendent beauty in the light of the stars, which is such an important theme in the story.

[@LuzMaria95]

@@claytonbarnes6644yes!!

[@stevemuzak8526]

I wasn't sure about that blue until she added silver and silver metal casting. It's works so well.

[@TheFandragon]

I'm consistently blown away by how MANY disciplines Martina's crafts cover. Bookbinding, embossed leather working, silver casting, electronics, design, you could take an entire college course on just ONE of those. And she does an amazing job on each one.

[@MadieMunster]

YES ME TOO! I'm like 10 years older than her and constantly thinking "i wish i'll have all those skills when i grow up" (◡_◡)

[@MadieMunster]

and also their channel keep making me trying to challenge myself in arts. they're so creative

[@josephinericcobono4895]

I was about to write the same exact thing. I am amazed by how many skills she has.

[@sarahk8201]

She's a true artist! I said wow like 5 times watching this video.

[@luzrivera1353]

She do not need college for it. She have the talent and passion it is enough with it.

[@siliinnorway]

My English husband suggested: Send the link to the video to Stephen Colbert. He's one of the biggest LOTR/Tolkien fans there are and he had a cameo in the Hobbit. He may put you on his show just for this book. People with twitter: Tweet him!

[@elizabethepp9507]

YES, if she went on his show and then got more subscribers and more money, we could get even MORE AWESOME videos!!!

[@PaulaTheLittleOne]

Wow, that's such a great idea! I really hope he sees this and what a masterpiece they've created here!! I'm a huuuge LOTR fan myself and I'm over the moon right now. I can imagine his reaction when he sees this 😆

[@Sherry-jn5zn]

Oh yes! He adores LOTR, he can quote in Elvish 😀

[@douglascampbell9809]

Or send a link to Weta Workshop's twitter. They people who made all the props for LOTR and The Hobbit movies.

[@shawnhammond140]

They both would look great acting in one of Jackson's movies.

[@tr33m00nk]

Using a ladder-back chair as a sewing frame is high level ingenuity. I'm now searching for a ladder-back chair to repurpose. I hope the paper in this book is high quality (acid free or 'archival') so that this rebinding will survive for decades.

[@DrDeathDefying239]

I don’t think Tolkien would even mind that you ‘Took’ his book apart to create this masterpiece!

[@oharakatie14]

The Nerdforge has become an actual forge. I'm here for this

[@jmasonrcingabout273]

never a truer word was spoken. I'm so exited to see them with an actual forge.

[@zQoQz]

It’s really cool too watch the complexity and quality of the projects improve and to see them learning from past projects =)

[@drunkengrizzly1554]

homeforged logos when?

[@stephaniejunkins9674]

Same Af☝️

[@the-engneer]

I repair old and damaged books as a hobby, so my sister sent me this video, and this is the most amazing Re-Binding I've ever seen. New Fan!

[@Astrochronic]

lol

[@meghasinghaniahmu]

@@Astrochronic why lol?

[@1976Cordoba]

I was expecting the eye of Sauron on the cover - nice swerve with the design instead. This is crazy good stuff.

[@LnPPersonified]

Martina, your videos are simultaneously relaxing and exciting. I'm not sure how that's possible, but it is. Congrats on 1m subs!

[@TheWatercolourNymph]

*Martina:* "I'm so lazy." *Also Martina:* _designs and handcrafts an elaborate cover design involving stained and embossed leather, LEDs and handmade silver ornaments_ Honestly, with the amount of care, time and effort you guys put into each video, the 1 million subscribers are more than warranted. Your content is beyond inspirational; it can make people believe that anything is possible. I hope that one day, that ad sense can buy you all the silver in Norway ❤️

[@penguinz6458]

I agree. You have guys have inspired me to do things I never thought I could do. ❤️

[@FabioLeprechaun]

Baby powder: a) powder made of babies; b) a very young powder.

[@macdieter23558]

Make sure it is made of fresh babies! Best is to grind the babies yourself!

[@z3rotollranc3]

@@macdieter23558 It's what you do after you've gotten all the oil out of them.

[@guidetoanything]

We call it baby powder in the US as well lol it is just cornstarch or talc. Bad to breathe but ok for the skin.

[@snakabuz]

Make sure you use only 100% organic babies.

[@zatoth13]

In America, we alternately use "baby powder" and "talcum powder", although I am not sure if talc is used in it as much these days

[@calebcain4729]

That is absolutely amazing. The lights especially are a fantastic idea, and I hope to see more of that in the future. For a larger book like this, maybe you could even partner with a more technical channel to even make a device that causes the cover to change what is lit up depending on which part of the book you're reading at the time, based on where the bookmark is. (In this case, for instance, it could light up an image of the Shire early on, then the 2 towers later on, and finally light up Mt. Doom close to the end.)

[@ravenhurst96]

I see what your saying. However, replace Mount Doom with Minas Tirith where Aragorn is crowned King. The last book is called "Return of the King" after all.

[@icree8d1]

Wow!!! I am completely blown away by the talent you two possess and pour in into everything you do!! This rebinding of such a beloved classic, is absolutely beautiful. All classic books should be rebound with the same love and devotion you have. Thank you both,once again to continue to be inspirations to us all.

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

That is genuinely the most beautiful Lord of the rings I have ever seen and I’ve seen every edition of Lord of the rings

[@dakotagere8358]

I agree! Love your channel, by the way.

[@slen9658]

Daniel and I watched this video at very similar times, I feel like we have a connection

[@maryhomicz8104]

Approved by the expert himself

[@Fushione]

I’m your 666th like

[@gabriel-de8yv]

Hey Daniel, ditto honestly

[@tantamounted]

I thought the book was pretty good when the painting was on, and then came the silver leaf... and then came the kiln and crucible... and I'm sitting here, like, this is a neverending feast!

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

This is amazing!!! I would also make sure you add this, the sewing, and book band tutorials to your book binding playlist.

[@billy9431]

I only found your channel a few days ago but I am now obsessed with your content! Keep up the great work. You are such an inspiration! Thank you!

[@phoenixtalon100]

I feel like if tolkien saw this, saw how much effort went into making such an incredible cover done with such obvious love, he'd be above himself with gratitude and pride that his work made people so happy that it moved them to do things like this. This isn't blasphemy, this is love.

[@pudlmaker]

IKR. I actually cried when I saw the finished product. This couple is so talented.

[@benirodriguez9516]

Send it to him, and he will probably sign it and send it back... or keep it! XD

[@pudlmaker]

@@benirodriguez9516 That would be amazing, kind of spiritual but haunting at the same time. I think the best they could do at this point would be to get a grandson to sign it.

[@laurieb348]

@@benirodriguez9516 you're kidding, right ?

[@Inheritance520]

@@benirodriguez9516 I’m not sure if you’re joking or not.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

There’s something so potent about the iconography of the Lord Of The Rings color-scheme being completely reserved for the symbol in the center. This book belongs to our modern era where all the magic of old has dwindled and only a small glimmer of potent light remains. It’s a gorgeous creation.

[@ignazioacerenza9881]

Tell me about it. There's something sacred about that edition. I remember when I was 8-9 and I got it from my uncle. It felt so different from my cheap fantasy paperbacks. Watching her turn it into a twitch streamer version of it hurt. Not going to lie.

[@serene3175]

@@ignazioacerenza9881 twitch streamer?? it looks amazing

[@ignazioacerenza9881]

@@serene3175 Yeah it was rude of me. I take it back.

[@f_mannix317]

I've been binge watching all your videos because OH MY GOSH THEY ARE THE COOLEST THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN. So glad I found your channel thanks to Evan and Katelyn

[@TheSpaceyCat]

i love both of them too! lol

[@DaysieRose]

This is my new favorite channel ❤

[@jackkelly9048]

I know its an ultimately small and optional detail but I love how the silver clasp came out to close the book, you two did some seriously impressive work!

[@katiebellmichelle]

Every time you say “let’s get down to business” I immediately sing in my head “to defeat, the Huns!” 😂😂💀

[@martialme84]

Really? I go "...i don´t got no time to play around, what is this?! Must be a circus in town, let´s shut that shit down on these clowns. Can i get a witness?"

[@ametrine7839]

Yas Mulan!!!

[@rayyleaf]

Me too! 😂

[@katiebellmichelle]

@@ametrine7839 hi army 🤩💜

[@jamesskelton3488]

Same

[@LaineyBug2020]

No lie, every time someone says "Let's get down to business..." my head automatically finishes in song, "...And defeat the Huns..."

[@Schulzffw]

I applaude you Sir and/or Madam for your great taste.

[@Sovereign_Toadstool]

Did tHey seNd mE dAughtErS

[@michaelscarn3053]

@@Sovereign_Toadstool when I asked for sons

[@HisRoyalMajestyKingofWeedshire]

@@michaelscarn3053 You’re the saddest bunch I’ve ever met and you can bet before we’re through

[@amberkelly3990]

@@HisRoyalMajestyKingofWeedshire Mr, I'll make a man out of you.

[@baileywilliams3197]

This is a gem of a channel I just found type guys and I’m just so so happy to watch thank you!!

[@terriyoung2389]

My daughter introduced me to your videos today, it was the one where you created armor for your pup Nori, outstanding talent. Then she told me about the Harry Potter book series. As a junk journal enthusiast i take old books that are beyond help, mostly discarded and return them something useful again. I did take book binding classes and your ideas have sparked some ideas of my own. Thank you so much. BTW I remember you from the tenhundred artist collaboration from 2021. You have gained another follower.

[@klaytopus4166]

"Now, our light source is this little thing right here." ...Glow spaghetti? "LED filament." Oh.

[@BoomerKeith1]

It shall henceforth be know to me as "Glow spaghetti".

[@babel232]

@@BoomerKeith1 Ditto.. maybe "Magical Glow Spaghetti"...

[@charlesmartel777xx]

Drama noodle

[@ImyourangelVDC]

I like glow spaghetti more

[@rosehill9537]

Lol ms tryingnto pay led filament im looking for glow spaghetti Clerk at store...huh?

[@marumokwa]

As a librarian: i wish all book recoveries were like that. Ok, not with the lights and such, but everything else. It would be so so so beautiful. AAAAND, changing the original book covering of a book isn't blasphemy at all. Destroy one for no reason, yeah, but making art of it? Never!! Your job is AMAZING!

[@wovenscrolls]

I got into bookbinding and have a perfect track record from my customers and it is all thanks to Martina for inspiring me with her amazing bookbinding videos:)

[@theopalangel1342]

Yes absolutely to both things 😁

[@sorahasami5288]

@@wovenscrolls oh what's the link to your store (or something like that xD) I would like to check it out as I love cool looking books and book binding

[@romainvicta3076]

well - If the book is from 1800 taking away the original cover would be completely wrong .

[@theharlequin6976]

@@romainvicta3076 The most important thing of a book is the content and not the cover. And the only case that changing the original cover is wrong is if the book is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If not, the owner can do whatever he wants with the cover of book, after all, was he that acquired, it's his book and doesn't belong to anyone else. In fact, the most sensible thing to do with a very old book is to change the old cover for a new one before the sheets paper coming loose and getting lost.

[@calodin]

When I am very stressed out, i just watch you making stuff.

[@mmedaphne2642]

This is definitely the best edition that has ever been made. The cover you created is insanely beautiful. *wishing I could have one*

[@Julia-gc9ns]

I'm sure J.R.R.Tolkien would cry with happiness if he saw the work of his life getting such respect. The result is truly mindblowing.

[@eliashriki2775]

If that's how he reacts when his books get respect he probably cried a lot when watching the movies

[@superblahman]

@@eliashriki2775 If he saw the movies, he would have sued.

[@aryaaswale7316]

Oh here we go again

[@thisisbananaramaandtheanth9348]

Me: *is repulsed by her cutting the cover off a book* Her: *does this* Me: *in awe*

[@kevinkrueger7479]

My god, I LOVE this! I loved when everybody threw things at Martina for ruining the Trilogy at the beginning. That was cute. What a great homage to a great man.

[@tia283]

You've inspired me to made my own sketchbook from scratch. I've spent several weeks gathering all the supplies. Can't wait to get started! OK, now I must have a smelter.

[@laheja]

I feel like you have made a book that Tolkien himself would've been proud to own.

[@andythomason5576]

Was my thoughts exactly. I would not be surprised to see this in the Tolkien family estate library as a gift from a fan-made back in the days of old. Without a doubt, it is of a quality deserving exhibit.

[@bernardstegner259]

AGREED

[@celesterose7287]

Omg yes! I’m amazed and very jealous! I love custom book covers, Ive been thinking of doing my own but no where near this level of talent! They give me many ideas for future projects! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@tbakhalid4781]

Ikr... I wouldn't be shocked of Tolkien family had it in a exhibition or held in special plastic cage set in the library. I'm so flabbergasted at such an amazing piece of art.

[@messingwitheverything]

I came to see a LotR book being massacred and I ended up learning about leather binding, ornamental electronics and silver casting. Wtf… Thanks!

[@The_Lonely_Texas_Pagan]

Every video continues to amaze me with your creativity and talent. Thank you both.

[@pamuya6062]

Schaut wirklich verdammt gut aus! Respekt! Bei so einem Cover bekommt man wirklich Lust zu lesen!

[@cristianpelaezzz]

"I committed blasphemy on a Lord of the Rings book" Also she: *proceeds to create the most awesome and beautiful edition of lotr ever".

[@duelbraids]

This book looks like how reading the lord of the rings as a kid felt.

[@Kavriel]

Yes! I read it one summer, at around ten years old, I think the movies were being released at that point. I remember kinda suffering in the beginning as the shire part seemed way too long, but eventually, the pacing picked up, I got to meet Tom Bombadil, saw all the differences between the book and the movies. What a time! All children should read it at some point when they are old enough to understand.

[@BriceFernandes]

Holy cow this is an exceptional binding. Looks positively stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@damightyshabba439]

Can you imagine Tolkien seeing someone putting so much love, care and ART into binding his book? He would be humbled and ecstatic. Watching a series of Nerdforge videos before trying my first few artistic attempts... she is both inspirering and lovable... and totally intimadating! I have one back room and a "Dremel" (not a dremel). Start small.... build... thats what I'm going for. If I end up 10% of her - I'll be happy.

[@UkiMalefu]

She: rips LOTR book apart. Me: *yells in Gollum* noooo! Me at the end: ooh, I want one of those. uhm... by the way, smelter? please don't make any rings

[@alexischanlopez7790]

Specially a golden one with dark elfic inscriptions that can only be showed when you put it at fire.

[@user-ty2ry2sk2w]

she is definitely gonna make a ring

[@destbar6610]

I was hoping for a ring...

[@LoveAndPieces000]

Who are we kidding, they probably already have. 🤣😂🥰

[@sabrekai8706]

As the world comes unglued in 2022, maybe Martina can make a ring(s) that will keep the various idiot politicians from being TOO stupid. WE could always hope.

[@Museofmemory]

"Some cake later" needs to be a phrase more common in my life.

[@remykaderwin]

This is by far one the coolest thing i saw on book crafting! Outstanding. Congrats!!

[@lilbean1032]

I was really hoping she was making the light up part the eye of Sauron but this was AMAZING!! Great job!!

[@undeadwiccan]

Whatever blasphemy you committed by removing it was more than atoned for with its new shell. Absolutely beautiful results.

[@chrisurwin9310]

The One Book to Rule Them All! Tolkien would have been proud... Imagine basking those pages in tea and rearanging them back in order?

[@chrisurwin9310]

Congrats on One Million subs too 😁

[@0623kaboom]

JRR proud no ... he would have reminded them ... it is called the RED BOOK ... not the blue book ... they failed to follow JRR's cannon and make the book red

[@Celebmacil]

@@0623kaboom Well, I mentioned this to you in another comment already, but as I can see you're intent on banging on at it and "correcting" others, I'll also point out... it is CANON. Not "cannon". A minor point, perhaps, but one worth keeping in mind when going on about small details of taste. :)

[@Mero90]

@@0623kaboom WE GET IT okay? You don't have to write this ten times, you're so annoying!

[@jonathonellis5604]

@@0623kaboom on top of that, tolkin would have absloutly loved this, he was a wonderfull man and loved his fans, he would apreciate it for what it is (also a majority of LotR's books are GREEN anyways so your point is invalid, you can see evidence of this by the fact that the original cover was GREEN)

[@spiderbeam]

godDAMN this is beyond cool. like this is exactly what I expect/imagine mystical spelltomes to look like. I can't believe (and am so VERY grateful) that you guys just.... decide to make shit like this, and then do it. I've always wanted to get more into jewelry/metal bench work and forging and stuff, but before this video I had never even bothered looking up how much a home smelter would cost? and it's just a few hundred dollars? not for now, but that's completely feasible in my adult lifetime and i had no idea. you guys are AMAZING, keep up the good crafting work!!! I appreciate you!!

[@snarthfoulsnot]

I would sell my soul for this book. 😭 such talent!

[@HowardBandy]

When you have a laser cutter, every problem looks like a problem that can be solved by a laser cutter.

[@-zombie]

I have a 3d printer and can relate to this.. alot xD

[@kefkaZZZ]

Every problem CAN be solved by a laser cutter 🙂

[@arriannaniv]

Huimmm that’s a lot of dirty dishes... laser cutter!! Now I have mosaic pieces instead

[@sanschmidt5457]

@@arriannaniv dirty mosaic pieces xD

[@AnZsDad1973]

@@sanschmidt5457 I think you mean "distressed" or "patina". :)

[@Suzakuden]

As a librarian I wish I could do what you just did to every book in my small library, I absolutely loved it, thank you for such respect and a beautiful work, it was magical.

[@official_bn8tion]

The end result.... like.... wow.... just gorgeous!

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

I love these videos. Book binding is such a beautiful and fascinating forgotten art!

[@korencollections349]

I just picture a hundred years from now your book in some person’s collection and it’s priceless.

[@ria6736]

True. people would go in a bidding war for that

[@Rigel_Chiokis]

Nay, in an art gallery or a museum preserved for all people to enjoy for centuries to come!

[@livingreflection5]

Not her book. Novel's are written by writers. Having a very expensive machine to cut out a new cover does not make it "her book".

[@mallory1304]

@@livingreflection5 Writing is an art. Bookbinding is also an art. Both with very long and rich histories, both requiring highly specialized skills. The text of LOTR is a work of art, and so is this binding in and of itself. Nobody claimed she wrote the text, but this book, the physical edition, is absolutely her masterpiece.

[@rhino5419]

An epic hommage to JRR Tolkien. About time we saw some molten metal in the FORGE, Lol. All the best.

[@courtneymesser7483]

I just love these two so freaking much. The technical ability, the artistry, THE VIBES.

[@rnrstuffnthings9745]

You have done an awesome cover...a true work of art. Fantastic job... thank you for letting us watch the process

[@shanetapp]

You know, I am about 99% convinced that Martina and Hansi are Elves that went to a Dwarven school. They are both so beautiful and delicate looking and can build the absolute hell out of anything! Love these guys and legitimately get excited every time they publish a new video.

[@michelechilders151]

As a book lover I wanted to cry when i saw how lovely it turned out. You can see the love you guys have for books with how you restored that one.

[@tracy2919]

Love these vids! Only thing is I think I want to see some sick close up shots of the finished product at the end of the video.

[@justanotherdaddd]

I sincerely pray that your craft and business grow and you keep creating I love this

[@Rexy_the_Salamander]

Me at the start: you have commited a sin wich is unforgivable Me at the end : my precious

[@Sarahcha_93]

At first I got chest pains when I saw you rip that vintage leather book cover but a couple of minutes into the video, I was like “forget that old piece of crap!!” This is my favourite thing you have ever made, and I love LOTR so I got kind of emotional, that’s how touching your art is 🥺 I can see why you now have a million subscribers. I have been watching you guys since your channel was small and I am so proud to be OG gang, here’s to millions more ❤️❤️🥳🥳🎊🎉

[@jaKobus914]

Why in all my years of watching videos of metal casting did it never occur to me that the white powder was baby powder and not flour

[@jason_a_smith_gb]

Glad she’s working with the light.

[@AadenKDragon]

Me, at the start of the video: YOU DID WHAT????? Me, at the end of the video: omg you did that????? This is such a wonderful tribute to LOTR. This is full of the respect it deserves.

[@TheDankTiel]

"Don't judge a book by its cover..." "Except for this one..."

[@ameliatropman9729]

If you see a cover as epic is that I'm pretty sure anyone would get it in a heartbeat

[@247kelz]

Discovered this channel today. Instantly fell in love with your personalities. Huge fan of old school book binding, leather work, metal smithing, you have my dream workshop! I mostly work with wood, glass and metals. I think we would be great friends, you feel like my people 🤓 sending you lots of love, never stop creating xxx P.s. we call it baby powder in Australia too lol

that lovely soft Norwegian K at the end of the words like "back" or "work" gets me every time

[@BrassCatcher365]

Mr. Tolkien himself would be so proud that a fan with a passion for his creation would be inspired to cover his book so artfully! Your attention to detail and elegance you added here is beautiful and brings joy to my soul as a fellow fan of his work. Keep on doing what you're doing!

[@raelynn81]

I bet a Chronicles of Narnia book would look beautiful after being refurbished by you. TLotR is fabulous, awesome job

[@emilyweir1928]

that is a great idea i hope they see this

[@libbykenilworth4253]

Oh that is a shout

[@narnia1233]

I have the entire Chronicles of Narnia series bound in a custom leather book. My parents gifted it to me for Christmas-it’s beautiful. There are people on Etsy who will do this and they’re very good too. Some already do Chronicles of Narnia now without having to ask for it custom made. I think the custom book rebinding people must have gotten requests like this several times because originally when my parents requested it there weren’t any. But now I’ve seen several sellers who feature a book in their shop for Narnia series. I think the design my dad custom requested is one of them they sell in one of the stores now. 😆 But yeah, I’m a big fan of Narnia.

[@camille_la_chenille]

This binding is beyond beautiful and a wonderful tribute to LotR and Tolkien! EDIT: Each time I watch this video I am as amazed and in awe at the final result as the first time! This book truly has its place in the Archives of Gondor!

[@roguishowl3915]

The dwarves would be proud at your smelting work. And I absolutely love the re-binding. Ty for a great video ✌🏻

[@Alzarie]

Random object : Just existing. Martina : Should i add some lights ? Definitly.

[@angel.of.nightmares6144]

I'm convinced this woman is magical, like seriously!!!! The craftsmanship is stunning, Tolkien would be so proud!

[@jamesdavis2359]

I found this channel pretty late, but going through all the videos, and wow, keep up the great work. This book looks amazing.

[@GuitarSamurai17]

Thank you for making this awesome video and that awesome book binding!

[@ollehogberg4368]

Searched the Tube for tutorials on diorama techniques, acrylic painting and weathering of plastic models, but got stuck in this magic world of daring craft projects. Great channel and you really deserve to turn this hobby into a profession!

[@tlkorde6752]

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA has to be the sequel to this! Unbelievable work!!!!

[@regann7227]

I agreeee

[@sumkindacheeto]

One day the title should be "I commited blasphemy on the book of bible" One day...

[@BennyTygohome]

This is really cool. I want to see how to bind a book with the cords. I couldn't see exactly how you do it.

[@BirgitSchultz]

So beautiful, absolutely lovely! And what a load of work! The only (minor) critique I have is that the bookmark is a bit too short IMHO. Thank you for this wonderful project!

[@alexdreher]

A million nerdfordge Fans see a book cover that is not only a book cover, it’s art and craftsmanship on the highest level I ever see. Tolkien would love it!

[@BlackUniGryphon]

After you've poured the molten metal into the mold, don't put it in water. That makes it more brittle, easy to break, and corrodes easier, and doesn't last as long. Let it cool down very very slowly. The slower it cools the better the metal will be when it finally sets and is totally cools. The molecules set much better, and much stronger, when its the slowest possible time to cool.

[@fakiirification]

or you could just anneal it later. but same difference in time required so yeah, natural cooldown.

[@ifyouseekay594]

Sorry, isn’t it the exact opposite? That’s what quenching is.

[@docholliday9741]

@@ifyouseekay594 yes. You quench steel in between heating and shaping. But that’s the point. With steel, you are intentionally trying to harden it, which does make it more brittle. But once you have it shaped, you put it in the oven or anneal it in order to cool it down slower. It’s a balance of hardness and softness with steel, because it’s a tool. With decorative metals, slower is better.

[@g1jetfireandrainbowdash798]

@@ifyouseekay594 Better to quench in oil instead of water as water runs the risk shattering the metal. Generally for decorative metals you don't need to temper but it cannot hurt. Note: quenching properly will not make it brittle if the metal is forged properly, but quenching a molten cast is always a bad idea.

[@buckskinghost5275]

I loved seeing it go together and it is amazing, beautiful work. I now have a new thing to learn

[@CrankyJoeJr]

When you did the painting, the colors look so cool and nice on the book

[@deb9711]

Thats just turned an over the counter edition of The Lord of the Rings into a collectors item it's now a one off original hand crafted leather bound copy.

[@ohifonlyx33]

IDK, if I would call it "over the counter." ...I'm no experienced collector at all so by all means correct me, but I was just in the market for a copy of LOTR, and I was considering a vintage purchase. So I can tell you that this was an Alan Lee illustrated single volume hardback edition from Houghton Mifflin Company... If it's a first edition and in decent condition, it might be worth something (I've seen 35-50 online, but that might increase over time). But I do agree, this is much cooler.

[@saturn2896]

Yep ooak copy and a beautiful one at that!

[@zenebean]

Looks like that was nabbed from Rivendell. With all the appreciation for artistic craftsmanship across the series, I think Tolkien would have loved this

[@Razor1rot]

God, I absolutely love your energy! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and you totally have a new subscriber in me!

[@Brambo_Gaming]

if the book crafting wasn't enough, you blew my mind with the metal mold. I'm like ok, you so talented! That book looks amazing!