Make a pamphlet stitch watercolour sketchbook

2021 UPDATE: You can find a newly filmed and edited version of this video with clearer demonstrations and the addition of a 5-hole pamphlet stitch book here: • Make a 3-hole or 5-hol...
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Sew a three hole pamphlet stitch sketchbook using one sheet of watercolour paper.
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Materials used to construct book:
1 x Arches 185gsm 56x76cm cold pressed watercolour paper
300gsm paper for cover
Thread
Awl
Steel ruler
Cutting mat
Materials used to decorate book:
Cranfield water based relief printing ink
Small brayer
Letterpress type

[@SpinesAndSplines]

2021 UPDATE: You can find a newly filmed and edited version of this video with clearer demonstrations and the addition of a 5-hole pamphlet stitch book here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHEmZx_jJqEaLs

[@lightwavz]

Thanks so much! People never discuss paper graining. I used to work in printing, both conventional and digital, and even our managers used to order the wrong grain. It would jam the presses every single time if they ran the sheets cross-grained. I appreciate you bringing up the "old knowledge." :) You definitely have a fan here!

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thanks! I studied printmaking at uni, and learned about paper grain in the bookbinding classes I took back then. It seems like such a small thing but makes a huge difference in the long run.

[@christianebehr138]

Oh that is so nice. Very good idea and great work many greetings Christiane from Berlin Germany. I have subsribed your channel 😊😊

[@gwengordon4940]

Thank you. Your video was great and so are your drawings. I ran it at 75 playback speed which made it easier for me to follow.

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Good tip on the playback speed!

[@disismyname]

This was useful! I subscribed. Also i love the background music :)

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thanks! The background music is my husband's old stuff. Working on some new music now so I have a bit more variety. :)

[@alexandruepuran]

Smart. No nonsense. Brilliant. Loved it!

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thanks Alexandru!

[@dalcheeni]

i successfully stitched my first sketchbook just now. thanks a ton for making this video!

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful. :)

[@artetinta2470]

I loved it!! Thanks!!!

[@katiekruger4381]

Thank you for this great tutorial! Seems like a simple and great end product for watercolor sketching. Excited to try it out.

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thanks!

[@SpinesAndSplines]

I saw a comment where you asked what the cover material was, but I can’t see it now. The paper I used for the cover was either 250gsm or 300gsm Somerset Velvet Black printmaking paper. It had been out of production because Somerset had been having problems with the chemistry, but I believe it’s being made again now.

[@kitcat123ful]

super cute, thank you!

[@d.killustra1779]

Lovely!!!

[@pinkflamingo5628]

Thank you! You explained how to do this so well I’m finally going to take the leap and make one using 140lb watercolor paper. I’ve made smaller sketchbooks using staples but they just don’t feel “right.” Excellent video!

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thanks!

[@sabrinafausto4384]

Loved it! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jfbouverat]

Thank you ! This simple binding was exactly what I was looking for to make my own casual watercolor sketchbooks. 0.75 speed is a good tip too. Is your paper a 140 lb watercolor paper ? Isn’t it too thick for this one signature binding ? Also, don’t you take care of the different textures on the faces of your paper ? This might be useful for a double page drawing.

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Hi Jean-François, the paper that I used in this one was Arches 185gsm, which is about 60 lb (I think). I have done some with 300gsm (140 lb) and while it is pushing it, they work ok. There's a slight difference to the back and front of the sheets, but for these sketchbooks it's not something I'm personally concerned about. Arches takes watercolour pretty well on both sides. If you were concerned about your spreads having different finishes you could definitely take care to avoid that when folding the pages. The ones I'm making now are from a range of different papers mixed into one book, which can make things interesting!

[@arkin7105]

Thanks! Much more easier

[@MsAliwalker]

Thank you, that was super!

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thanks for watching! I made a newer version of this video a year or two ago if it’s helpful for you. 🙂 Make a 3-hole or 5-hole pamphlet stitch sketchbook kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHEmZx_jJqEaLs

[@paulvest3157]

Wonderful.

[@SpinesAndSplines]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vishalshahart]

♥️♥️👌

[@a.humphries8678]

How many watercolor pages can you reasonably use like this, before it starts getting wonky? Thanks