I TRANSFORMED my Harry Potter Collection (and you can have it)

It took a full nine months, but I'm finally ready to share one of my creations with the world: A beautifully rebound set of Harry Potter books! You can check out my new books with the link below:
ingeniusdesigns.com/collectio...
What book should I give this treatment to next??

[@bethkt3016]

Wow!! It must've taken a lot of patience doing this thing. Very much outstanding results! Amazing work!!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much. It's been quite a journey for sure, but your support makes it all worth it!

[@summercannon8238]

As someone who holds HP in a special place in their heart and collects beautiful editions of it, I'll be ordering this set as soon as I can! It's *beautiful* and I can't wait to add it to my collection. Fantastic work!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much. The positive reception means SO MUCH to me, and I would be absolutely flattered to have my art find a place in your collection.

[@EdgarAllanGo]

I don’t understand how this video doesn’t have more views. It’s magnificent

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much! Whether the number is big or small, I'm just grateful that you watched and chimed in!

[@brontezaf]

Yessssss! I've been wondering what you've been up to! All the time, effort, and details you've put into the design and build of these really shines through, they are absolutely STUNNING!! This is my favourite HP rebind I've seen, by far. Can't wait to see what else you do with the new machine!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly flattered. I can't wait to see what else I can do too!

[@terrifyingtyrannosaurusturtle]

What an incredible machine you've added to your bindery! I would love a detailed video of how you made the harry potter books, as well as how the new embosser works and how you got the plate manufactured! I love the debossed texture on books, but I bet the machine you have is slightly out of my price range, lol!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks! I thought about doing a more in-depth segment about the process, but since (like you said) it's not really the kind of thing that most of my audience would ever be doing themselves, I figured extra detail wouldn't add much value to the video for them.

[@KemiZaki]

My goodness! That's so beautiful! I'm in awe

[@bookshelf829]

Wow!!! Even the production value of this video is wild!! Your energy and love for your craftsmanship is so endearing and infectious! So happy to have found your channel!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks so much; the books are the star of this video, but I had fun with the video editing too, so I'm glad somebody liked that part! XD

[@DumDumDugan1911]

These look absolutely amazing! Well done.

[@lizzyhwang]

oh my gosh this is raw skill and talent. this is my dream gift.

[@BarbaraCJ]

Congratulations on your new studio, and tools!!! It pays to be detail oriented (sometimes)! 😁

[@metalmocha5118]

You are a madman... I love it! Well done, sir.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Hopefully the best kind of crazy! Thank you so much.

[@TheChaosRainbow]

How awesome! Thank you for sharing this with us, your work is always inspiring to see!

[@andre-ann2819]

I've been saving up to buy everything I need to do just that with your methods, I'm so happy you came back and showed us your amazing work! Thank you :)

[@moomsof]

this is soo coool!!!! I found this channel some months back and you inspired me to try book binding and i love it! maybe its time to give my old hp books a refresh ;D

[@ingeniusdesigns]

I'm so glad you have been trying bookbinding yourself. That's what I always hoped these videos could inspire. I'd be happy to help with your HP books if you want, though ;)

[@leatard33]

Love your videos and love Harry Potter. Definitely interested in hearing more abut the embossing process and getting your designs onto that metal plate

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you for the support! I'm definitely not done with this, and your support gets me even more excited. More videos to come!

[@keithduncan3793]

Love these! What a treat!! Nicely done, Austin. How about any of these?! Inheritance Series Game of Thrones Stormlight Archive LOTR

[@mangoman9290]

Well done in following your craft and diving head first into the deep end, they look amazing!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you! I do have a tendency to go straight to the deep end in all my hobbies. I'm so glad you like the outcome. It makes me feel like I might finally be getting my head back above water!

[@hancock1066]

Wow! Full stop.

[@declanhandscombe7634]

Fantastic design! I’ve been A fan from the uk for a while and you’ve smashed it with these new books. Looking forward to future uploads!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much. You're probably the first person I've ever heard call themself a "fan" and it makes me feel low key famous XD Seriously though, your support means a lot and I can't wait to make more for you!

[@sokignano]

Absolutely beautiful sir! Subscribed! Can't wait to see more!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you for watching and thanks for the subscription! Can't wait to make more!

[@LinneaJarn]

Those designs are insane! 😱 I hope you come to do more books like this in the future. I’d love to see it!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks so much! Got any suggestions??

[@LinneaJarn]

@ingeniusdesigns Ooo well, as a LotR fan I would love to see your take on those classic fantasy novels too

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks! LotR is my favorite, and I already have done those for my own collection. I'd love to try sprucing my design up!

[@MadJustin7]

@@ingeniusdesigns LotR is a great idea.

[@tayfromthebay]

I'm so pumped for these!!!!! can't wait to see what you do!!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks, I'm brimming with ideas so stay tuned!

[@vantasiascauldron1861]

Really awesome!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you!! After so much work I was nervous about putting this out there and it makes me so happy to know that you like them!

[@xchrysantha]

This is AMAZING!!!! Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, not only for the incredible and beautiful designs, but for igniting a new passion and exciting endeavor!!!!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much! It has been a fun journey and I think things are just getting started!

[@LexiRose2303]

Would you consider selling the design too? I dont even have the money to buy one of the books, let alone all of them, but I wouldn't mind spending weeks weeding the designs if I can bind my own if you would consider selling the design.

[@JohnnyBumpkins]

I was wondering this same question as well, I find great therapy in weeding so it would be a wonderful project to do so in and the designs are lovely

[@franciscoascensao7010]

Very cool Bro! Keep up the good job!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks so much! It's people like you who keep me going!

[@yenna6146]

Wow, they turned out AMAZING! I really like the hidden details in the covers. Keep up with the hard work!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you! I'm so glad the designs resonated with you!

[@crimsonshadowjj7935]

These are beautiful!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much! Your positive feedback means the world to me.

[@clovis_the_spook]

This looks awesome! Definitely an heirloom I'd love to pass down.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you! That's just the feeling that I was going for. I want to read my rebound books to my kids, and hopefully they'll want to do the same with them when I'm gone!

[@royalburrowsdice]

This is absolutely gorgeous!! I've been wanting to rebind my softcover HP books forever and this has really given me something to aspire to!! ❤❤❤

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you! I'm so glad my projects could inspire yours! I bet they'll turn out fantastic.

[@daneryta]

The edition of this video !!! You seriously made it to look like coming out from Howard’s school !!!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you! Editing the videos is half the fun, and I couldn't help trying to make it magical for these books :)

[@fp9623]

Great job, mate!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you! It was a lot of work and I'm just so glad you enjoyed.

[@mostlyghostey]

You’re back!!! I’m so excited!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Yep, I know I'm just about the most inconsistent KZbinr out there, but I do have a couple of book and non-book videos in the pipeline so hopefully I can mend my ways at least for a few months! Thanks for sticking it out!

[@guywithviewsndstuff]

Just figured I'd comment to help the algorithm :P these look awesome and I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks so much! It really does mean a lot to me that you care enough about the channel to comment just to help out!

[@daneryta]

I need these books asap!!! Ordering now ❤❤❤

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thank you so much Daneryta! Your wish is my command of course!

[@dokata8397]

No EU shipping 😭 my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined! Jokes aside, the books look incredible and I hope you do well EDIT: Etsy store has EU shipping (link below)

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks, your support means so much! I was really nervous whether people would like the designs. Actually, EU shipping is an option, you just have to order through my Etsy store. Here's a link if you're interested: www.etsy.com/listing/1729859336/harry-potter-rebound-books-get-the-harry

[@dokata8397]

​@@ingeniusdesigns Thanks for the link! I just bought the whole series and I'm looking forward to adding it to my collection

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Wow, I'm overwhelmed! I'm going to get busy on that. Can't wait for you to receive it!

[@dracohoribilis]

Man you are truly awesome :D

[@154reaperfang]

Lord of the Rings/Hobbit/Silmarillion based on the Harper Collins Illustrated Editions by Alan Lee and Ted Nasmith would be a dream.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks! I have those exact books in my personal collection and already have designs for them. The only tricky part is that one of them has different dimensions than the others, and I'd hate to have to trim the edges off any of that beautiful artwork to make it fit! Maybe I could do another edition though.

[@Tuima11]

@@ingeniusdesigns I wouldn't mind them being different sizes on the shelf; I think matching covers would unify them well enough! And they are such gorgeous books

[@hrisostomzanet9793]

Can you tell us the hot press name or a buying link?

[@joelsingh6954]

awesome biinding man

[@benadams4760]

우와 미쳤다 너무 이뻐서 말이 안나오네 책 리바인딩 하는 유튜버들 작품 많이 봤는데 이 분이 만든 게 제일 이쁘네 어떻게 만드셨는지 작업 영상도 공개해주세요

[@ingeniusdesigns]

정말 고마워! 세상에는 놀라운 동영상이 너무 많아서 여러분이 내 동영상을 좋아해주셔서 정말 기쁩니다. 앞으로도 더 많은 책에 이 작업을 계속할 예정이므로 더 많은 동영상을 기대하셔도 좋습니다!

[@NC1195_]

Where do you get your gold foil?

[@JarrydOh]

Will there be an option to get the first book with its original/correct title? The Philosophers Stone.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

That's a great question. I went back and forth on this. In the end, since I live in the U.S., almost all of the books that I can get to rebind say "Sorcerer's Stone," and it felt wrong to not have the cover art match the page text. Importing books from overseas didn't make a lot of sense either, since it's expensive and the UK editions tend to have smaller dimensions, so I would need to manufacture an entirely new set of dies for the smaller cover art. In the end, if there's enough demand to justify it, I might consider doing an original/correct version, but it's unfortunately impractical for now.

[@JarrydOh]

@@ingeniusdesigns that’s completely understandable and I thought that might be the case. As a non American I have never owned a Sorcerer’s Stone version of the book and it would just feel wrong to do so. I love your designs and hope they do really well for you.

[@steeddouglas]

can you go into even more depth on your ironing technique for the foil? I cant figure it out, and get crappy results everytime for some reason

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Great idea. I've been thinking of remaking my original book rebinding tutorial videos some time, and that could be a point to spend more time on.

[@Raju-rx7ed]

I wanted to ask if its intentional that the 5th book (the order of the phoenix is not listed individually on the website :)?

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks, that was a great catch! The problem should be fixed now.

[@Raju-rx7ed]

@@ingeniusdesigns no problem :)

[@Obslin]

I've never seen an embossing machine that is so large. Do you mind sharing the producer/product number?

[@ingeniusdesigns]

I actually had it custom manufactured to my specifications, so it's not quite that simple. I appreciate the interest though!

[@iwannareadforever8185]

Do you take custom orders? Like doing the Mina Lima editions?

[@ingeniusdesigns]

The Mina Lima editions are awesome, right? Unfortunately one limitation of the stamping/embossing method for my cover art is that it only works on books of specific dimensions (normal hardcover editions of Harry Potter, in this case). The dimensions of the Mina Lima editions are a little different, which would require a redesign and some new dies. If there are enough interested people like you then I might go for it though!

[@Cdiddy150]

What foil HTV do you use? I can't find one that I like?

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Great question. The final product in this video is made with a form of specialized hot stamping foil, but from your question I assume you're asking more about the HTV that I used on the prototype book and on most of the books that I make for my personal library. For matte gold, I like to use Siser Easyweed. For reflective metallics I like to use the Cricut foils. You can find specific lists of my typical supplies on my Amazon storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/ingenius.designs?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfingenius.designs_95637BWVZ95RKF3TV844

[@Cdiddy150]

@@ingeniusdesigns thanks. You’re a stud… as per usual. I’m dropping your link to everybody that’s hounding me for a set of Harry Potters. I could spend all of my free time just doing those and I would never run out of requests.

[@shannonburnett]

What are the chances that you will be releasing your cover and spin art for purchase? For those of us who wish to tackle a two day vinyl weed 😂

[@MadJustin7]

Are you going to be offering normal leather as well?

[@Tuima11]

Or in any other colors? I'd love to own this in blue or green, or even in white!

[@ingeniusdesigns]

That's the plan eventually. I wanted to do vegan leather first because I didn't want to exclude anyone who doesn't like genuine leather and because I can offer it at a lower price point than genuine leather. It took several months of experimentation to figure out how to get consistent high quality results with the vegan leather. I have started that experimentation for genuine leather as well but I don't want to release a product until I'm satisfied with its quality.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Thanks for asking about the colors. If people are interested enough in my bindings, that is something that I definitely want to be able to offer in the future. Thankfully changing the color of vegan leather should require a lot less experimentation to succeed than changing the leather itself would.

[@leonoraauren5571]

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[@BigBird629]

honest question, why would fame leather be better than actual leather?

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Excellent question. I love genuine leather, but some viewers have expressed that they would feel more comfortable with imitation leather. So I want to be respectful of that. Maybe in the future I will offer a genuine leather alternative too, but every time I use a new material there's a learning curve on how to apply the cover art most effectively. So it's vegan leather for now!

[@jerrymalone8370]

Please make a video about how to make a die.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

For now I have to have them manufactured, but it would be a dream come true if I could afford to make them in house someday!

[@TheToneBender]

Looks amazing. But ... is this legal to sell? Wouldn't want you to get sued.

[@ingeniusdesigns]

Great question (and one of the first I asked myself). I wasn't able to find a problem with it. Since it's not a new edition and I purchase every book I sell the publishers still get money for every book. It's kind of like doing custom work on a car. The car manufacturer still gets paid when you purchase it, even if you have shiny new rims put on later. I'm no lawyer, of course, but I'm trying to do my due diligence to not do anything wrong.

[@all-for-one--]

Vegan leather is just plastic. It will disintegrate in a few years - from all my "vegan leather" purses rip

[@ingeniusdesigns]

I'm not sure about purses, which see a lot of abuse, but the vegan leather books in my collection have held up well for years now. I enjoy leathercraft and love genuine leather, and perhaps I will offer it on my books in the future, but I wanted to start with something that everyone can enjoy. Thanks so much for watching!

[@xphoenixrising]

Really disappointed at the idea of supporting JKR after her statements. I appreciate the work you've put into this, but this has shown that you support the author.

[@HeathenHammer123]

HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA

[@ingeniusdesigns]

I'm sorry you were disappointed. I don't really follow the news, much less celebrity news, so I'm not sure which statements you're referring to, but I'm sorry if I came off as tacitly endorsing anything inappropriate.

[@LyraLyraPantsOnFyra]

@@ingeniusdesigns she is very loudly and visciously transphobic. unfortunatly she has also declared that she will use any and all proceeds from anything she does to prevent trans people from getting equal rights. so... not great.

[@bookshelf829]

God forbid somebody make art when it's tangentially related to someone YOU disagree with 🙄🙄🙄

[@JarrydOh]

JKR deserves all of the fans support as an author for this incredible series. What she says/believes as an individual nowadays has nothing to do with these books.

[@leila.lfmlfm1]

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[@Biblioth3ca]

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