Making a Handmade Book - Part 1

[@lillybell2472]

Beautiful Skill. My best friend from Scotland started learning Book Binding when she was 12. She did that all here life. I wish she was still with us to see this. She would have loved the video. Thank you for sharing.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad the video evoked fond memories for you. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@peikuo1206]

This comment is beautiful!

[@Delulu_memes]

i remake paper and i am 12🤭 😌

[@user-yj5jd9rf6x]

@@Delulu_memes you are goood ❤

[@Delulu_memes]

@@user-yj5jd9rf6x thanku❤️

[@renatoalcides5104]

I respect somebody that takes the time to show the glass collection at the window... only good things can come out of that...

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I found most of them in my flower garden!

[@quietone2273]

I have been waiting 11 years to find an answer as to how to honor my father’s letters, journals, diaries, “snippets” as he called his jottings. All found in an old suitcase after he passed, unknown to his children. He was a craftsman, like Dennis, and as sad as it is that he is not alive to go on this journey with me, I am able to labor in love a book such as what Dennis is making, I am not alone. Right now I am going through each video while taking notes. My sewing/craft room is cleared out completely of distractions, as I begin this exciting adventure. I hope others will follow me with their thoughts, and Dennis has promised to be there for me also. I cannot thank you enough for that! Life is good!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

It sounds like an amazing project and I'm glad to have give some inspiration!😊

[@molly3057]

This was so relaxing to watch! I’ve been wanting a new journal. Maybe instead of buying one, I’ll try my best to make one!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Totally worth doing!

[@lynzjane10]

Amazing 😻

[@kappa6842]

How'd it go dude? Im sure it looks lovely

[@karl810]

if its a one off book I'd recommend buying a handmade journal off eBay or Etsy instead, cheaper than the tools and supplies you'll need and you're supporting a small buisness, if its just for the experience though look for a local bookbinding class.

[@مالك-ش6و]

@@karl810 how can i buy one?

[@booksandcrafts-l8m]

I took bookbinding as an elective in college when I was training to be a jeweler. The sounds of the paper folding and the feel of a bone folder running over the seam can't be beat! Easily one of my favorite hobbies. You're obviously incredibly skilled at what you do, and that's lovely to see!

[@johng932]

Love the attention to detail in craftsmanship and in the camera work.

[@carrieolson3352]

May be one of the most beautiful videos I’ve watched. I would love to learn to do this well. I have many electronic books, but I love holding a physical book in my hand. Gorgeous...

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you so much! And I do agree that real books are better!

[@crazylifeofmine293]

My mother's an aspiring writer. Her works are truly incredible, but we're not financially ready enough to publish them officially. I really want her stories to be published in hardcopies, and it breaks my heart to see even though we all want it so bad we unfortunately need to have more patience. So until that happens, I want to do something really special for her. That's why I'm here, trying to learn bits and bobs from this wonderful craftsmanship through as many tutorials as I can. Once I'm bit more confident, I shall print her stories one by one at home, and bind the pages together and try my best for it to look lovely and strong. And I'll give it to her, hopefully on her birthday this year in May! Thank you for posting these detailed and absolutely magnificent videos and walk throughs, I'm learning so much and I'm looking forward to making the very first of my own! Have a beautiful day❤️❤️❤️

[@Jebrill]

That's sweet of you. Maybe give self publishing a shot, Lulu, Amazon kdp ... etc

[@crazylifeofmine293]

@@Jebrill Thanks sm! Oh that's a wonderful idea! I'm not familiar with the procedure entirely but I'll definitely look into it, thank you sm for the idea!❤️❤️❤️

[@elkesorcery]

How did making the book go!?!

[@crazylifeofmine293]

@@elkesorcery Unfortunately, so many things kept all of us so occupied throughout the last few months I didn't have much time to make the book :( But I have started working on editing the text on my laptop as I've noticed that the story I've chosen, mummy has not used many punctuations but rather wrote on using "...."💀😭 So I'm editing the whole text right now. Afterwards I'll either make the book from scratch (perhaps the original copy?🥺❤️) or I'll get them printed from a cyber cafe, then made into a book (we have a shop at my grandparents' locality where they've been binding and rebinding books since almost a century!😍❤️) I hope I can make it by Christmas, fingers crossed🥹❤️

[@elkesorcery]

@@crazylifeofmine293 that sounds lovely and such a sweet present, no matter when it gets delivered:)

[@kjmav10135]

I stumbled on this beautiful handmade book series, and watched the whole thing straight through. Mesmerising, fascinating, and what a stunning result.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you for saying so.

[@philbosset2390]

Bravo à tous les artisans relieurs sans qui nous n’aurions plus ces merveilleux livres qui nous suivent plaises tant

[@Minecraftian7448]

“So I made a novel ...” “Don’t you mean wrote?” “No...”

[@kpoptrashandfangirl]

Omg😂😂😂

[@taylorbarringer]

Perfect lol

[@jinxmestudio8380]

How accurate! 😝

[@detectivesanto2953]

God why in hell was that so funny

[@ItzMeAgain88]

Rite lol

[@michaelciccone2194]

Books are my friends. Always had a nice library....no internet can compare!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

So true!

[@oddoutdoors]

I've made a few books and journals, idk why but it's relaxing. Great video

[@BinarySecond]

After seeing your Dune part 1 I really wanted to see more of your work

[@deetrvl4life875]

I like this one, too. Very simple, and easy to follow. It's the kind that of video that a person can just Watch and Do, right along with you. The fact that KZbin (well, premium) has the option to slow down a video then I can pause it whenever I need to, in order to DO the step I am watching, I love it! So after watching all of your most recents I decided to go back and watch them all from the beginning (as I try to create my own little masterpieces, haha)! Thanks again!

[@chelsiewilliams3930]

This video helped me a lot....I tend to learn better just by seeing, than when someone is describing every single step. I don't know why, but those scissors you use has my attention....like they have created a lot....have a story behind them. Thank you for your video.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I also learn best by watching, so you're not alone! Thanks for watching.😊

[@joanroberts9801]

Astounding craftsmanship and skill! Surely the end result is priceless. So very well done, and a joy to watch. Thank you!

[@shahfa7360]

I love the sound when you cutting the paper

[@FourKeysBookArts]

So satisfying!

[@drewlietz4261]

This is craftsmanship. A true artist.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks!

[@PRAKASH-cm1vo]

Even without speaking a word , you made a wonderful tutorial! Really it's worth watching. I learned it through this video. Great ! I already subscribed Thank you

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! 😃I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kelleychandler367]

I've been trying for days to find a video that I can actually understand and go along with in this one is the only one that has worked thank you so much just letting you know I appreciate it

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@MsMaycarvalho]

So beautiful to watch. I would love to learn how to make it! Beautiful, very very beautiful and full of peace and love!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Yes, it is very calming work.

[@ruwanthi8963]

I started making very small bound notebooks, as a way to keep my hands occupied and my mind focused during a stressful time, but I've always been afraid to venture into something as beautiful as this. Now I've been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, and while the prognosis is good so far, I'm learning that there's really not enough time to dither about getting into things. I am now going over this beautiful series again to start a project like this.

[@Blue-dm1os]

I followed your videos to make a sketchbook for both personal sketches and my school exam project, they turned out lovely. I really love your work 👍

[@jayjoshifpc]

Its so relaxing to watch such craftmanship. Thanks a lot. I would like to try it but stitching was not shot end to end. Hope you make more videos explaining this stitching method.

[@phanbuihuu3787]

I think this is a traditional way of binding a book. I like it very much. I wanted to learn about it long time ago. Thank you so much for your tutorial clip. Step by step you slowly show everyone the way of stapling the quire of paper together. I wonder if you could possibly show me how to bind the quire one with the quire tow and so on. I would like to know how the quire one is bound with one another. I have some old book and I am sure I will rebound them soon in the way you show publicly. Thank you.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

You're very welcome! You could try watching my video other video here, which shows the sewing in detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaqWlHp8or2GlbM Thanks!

[@BOOcketMan]

once i'm done with my novel i intend to hand bind an extra special copy for my grandmother

[@are_radrole]

music sounds like a romantic chapter❤ book lover right here❤❤

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I do love books! :)

[@houdhoudart5419]

I'm fond of this Art 💓💓💓💓 it's so relaxing

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you so much 😀

[@igor_berozko]

please take a video of the detailed assembly fit on which you made holes in the paper

[@DellaDykeborn]

You are very skilled too so these without using clips to keep the pages from slipping. I am using recycled packing paper and it's a bit fluffy from wrinkles, and that may be why I'm having trouble wrestling with it. Some binding clips do help me and your video is super helpful. This is a wonderful meditative multi-step process. Oh, I see that I've been missing knots!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! You might try pressing your packing paper under some heavy weights for a few days to try to flatten out some of the wrinkles. I hope that helps!

[@literallyjane]

This is so soothing to watch. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jessica__3578]

You do really hard work, I really really appreciate you and your hard work may god give you long live and happiness 😀💖

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you so much. You are too kind.😊

[@Jessica__3578]

@@FourKeysBookArts hehe thank you

[@lolabrini3758]

thank you for posting this, amazing!

[@LordIronFoot]

Hi there, bit confused here sorry haha When you cut the large sheets into more manageable sizes you then fold them over but then after the 1st fold you turn them so that the fold is now at the top then fold them again. Doesn't that now leave you with a 2 layer page with a fold at the top? Sorry if I missed something I'm re-watching while I make a book following your videos. Thanks again! Stunning work!

[@jonathanphillips9637]

Time to make my official, handcrafted book of shadows!

[@burakdalklc885]

I have just started to Book Binding and made my first notebook. It has lots of mistakes (but anyway, it is so special for me). After watching your video I recognised some of them (I am learning in the same way as your's), and learned practical tools. For example I have just bought an awl but it is a bit hard to use for me and it makes large holes. And now I am planning to buy a Punching Cradle :) Thank you for sharing these all. It seems like I will spend lots of time in your youtube channel :) Lots of love from Turkey.

[@e8dazawk61]

Do you know anything on the waxed used over the paper in the last video

[@burakdalklc885]

@@e8dazawk61 Sorry I couldn't understand. Do you mean the glue?

[@e8dazawk61]

@burakdalklc885 no on the last video part 4 or part 5 the cover page of the book shows the wax bar being rolled on the book cover paper. Is that wax bar available for purchase

[@burakdalklc885]

@@e8dazawk61 Ok I understood. As I know that wax is for agate burnisher to slip easily on marbling. Agate burnisher is used to make the marbling smoother, shinier and more protected. I don't know the wax he's using but we use regular solid soap for this purpose.

[@theresaheidt8815]

Thank you! I am so excited to try this soon! What a lovely simple video that shows the true art of a hand sewn binding!

[@michaelciccone2194]

Reminds of my days in my great grandfather's garage. But I was dissecting 🐸🐸frogs!

[@cheliae8560]

So beautiful! And the video was beautiful too!

[@user-km6zi5rm1y]

What do you call that wood thing where it will keep the paper align while your punching it with awl

[@FourKeysBookArts]

It's called a piercing cradle. I show how to make one from an old book cover in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3anc2SQjbmphrs

[@mspooner]

@@FourKeysBookArts Oooh! I mostly make my own sketchbooks for my own gratification and I always wondered how I was supposed to get my pierces aligned through the signatures--piercing them flat on my cutting mat isn't fool-proof

[@JMCatron]

In some of your other videos, you did this super cool thing where the explainy bits were in the subtitles. What are the odds we can get that again for this series?

[@lady_bird2244]

thank you for master-class :)

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Always welcome

[@najlabadi160]

This so beautiful and amazing I always wanted to make my own book so I will try it!! Thanks for the video its great 👍

[@FourKeysBookArts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@elena_vega]

hello, what you put on the spine of the book along with the stitching is some kind of fabric? The same thing happens to me in part 2 of these videos, I don't know what materials you use. ps Excellent work, very admirable.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

The book is sewn on two linen tapes and the fabric along the spine is called mull. Thanks for watching!

[@zelink1]

Best tutorial/ASMR video EVER! 😍

[@landendzelis3757]

Absolutely stunning video

[@ollieandoreo6881]

a labour of love

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Truly.

[@buithang9819]

I like how you made a book.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you

[@karlkramer7687]

*Doesn't use a frame* *Doesn't pull through each hole, just poke, poke, and THEN pull threads???* "What an unbridled maniac." *Continues eating tortilla chips*

[@carrieolson3352]

This made me laugh out loud. Thx....lol...

[@joepete1312]

What a strange yet beautifully confident comment...

[@andregatinhobrancomiau]

How can anyone not like it, in such a beautiful video? It comes from those who don't know how to do the same, and they are envious. They are poor people 😪😒🙄

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! I'm sure most people agree with you.

[@heatherlieaudio8295]

beautiful to watch

[@theweakobey]

Hello, Do you have any sugestions on how one may cut the pages of the book to be even without the special tooling?

[@uxb1112]

Some videos on how you made all the wooden tools like the press and the hole making holder would be nice

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Noted!

[@uxb1112]

@@FourKeysBookArts also, what is the tool that you use for polishing the beeswax on the end papers called? Did you make it and if so is there a video of it's manufacture? Thank you for your time and attention.

[@Barbara-sg9qc]

love the video!!! i gonna make my book right now

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Have fun!

[@r.mercado9737]

I really like your vids! I’m learning much. Semper Fi

[@user-qf2jc5nk7l]

Oh that's wonderful

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you!

[@user-qf2jc5nk7l]

@@FourKeysBookArts Your welcome 🥀

[@nalinisudhakar5383]

Very good job u are doing

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you!

[@arpadbato1460]

Nagyon köszönöm! Thank You very much!

[@fluorescentblack4336]

Wonderful video! Hopefully this will inspire people to pick this art up adn stop it dying out. Do you ever just put the whole block in a vice and cut the sewing holes or is there a reson you prefer the template?

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Using a saw to make the holes is a valid method, though I find it can be hard to do neatly. If you saw too deep the cuts will show through on the inside. Thanks for the great question!

[@occidere13]

I probably shouldn't try to do this while it's almost my exam week

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I hope you do well on your exams!

[@lisajarvis3820]

I ❤️ your cradle!!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks!

[@byronrhodes1659]

This is amazing! Love it! Your filming is fantastic too!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you so much!

[@bhaumikanirban]

You are creative I wish I could make a book like yours

[@nelda7071360]

I'm going to try this so I can keep track of swaps and wishes in FB groups

[@r.mercado9737]

Stunning and outstanding!

[@londonhodnet4079]

That was wonderful, thank you

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you too!

[@consideringorthodoxy5495]

would love to see someone do this, but handwriting a book.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Noted!

[@ElveyGooch]

At about the 1 minute mark, when you are folding the signatures into their final size, there are two edges that are folded but not slit. Is one of them (the non-bound edge) slit later in video? I can't seem to see that. Thanks!

[@unknownalaska622]

Talent

[@yematosan8837]

Beautiful wark brother 👍👍👍

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks ✌️

[@gileadsfinest3729]

This is so amazing! I’d love to try this out and hopefully it comes out as gorgeous as hers ❤

[@hasnaaelmassaoudi1610]

Oh so amazing i will try to make one too i love this craft ❤😍

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm sure you'll enjoy the process!

[@VIOLET123-p]

Who is watching in 2024😂😂😂

[@kejaritomeneticuantepe]

Now

[@zahrullailyusof]

Yes i am

[@Janedoe-e1b]

Fanfics won’t make themselves

[@sourav.m.msourav.m.m3198]

Now😅

[@olgakiluba4560]

me

[@odinhernandez2031]

I agree with Lisa Jones

[@alicenoronha6873]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e32cf3WYZc6bf5o part 2

[@indiadockery5809]

How do you know how long the thread needs to be for threading the pages together? I'm guessing to cut as much excess as possible but if there's a trick do tell! Very beautiful and helpful video (:

[@henriettekulpas7759]

Love the way this video shows all the angles and details! But is there somewhere instructions or smth, where are all the measurements etc ? :)

[@JohnMiller-zr8pl]

Nicely done!

[@triciaosborn8093]

What can I use if I don't have a punching cradle? What measurements should I use for spacing the holes?

[@ciavinten247]

Thanks for such a beautiful video. After folding the papers and creating the sections, when did you cut the sheets to make the separate papers? Thanks so much, Cia Vinten

[@FourKeysBookArts]

It's in another video that I posted out of order and many people seem to miss it. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomsq6iEaN9qja8.

[@zenjenagain]

How do you decided the spacing for sewing the signature holes? I see that they are different on other projects.

[@minsung7060]

So cute 💗💗.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! 😊

[@lilliandemesa8712]

Hello! I saw your newest post and I wanted to get started but i would like to know what stitch you are using, I saw the other comment on it but when i looked it up they didn't look as sturdy or professional as yours, they also didn't include the thick string that went in-between the stitches, could you show a short video on how to do that please?

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks for your feedback. This video is more of a 'look inside' than a tutorial, but I'll be making more videos soon, so stay tuned! The thread here is linen, by the way, as are the 'tapes'.

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subscriber! I love everything art and crafting too!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks for subbing!

[@sushantrajputvlogs0001]

Amazing👍👍

[@TheGreatProphecy]

What kind of knots are you using during this process? especially at the beginning when sewing the signatures together?

[@maorzion6472]

Amazing presentation! What kind of glue do you use? Also, what kind of thread for the sewing?

[@Vaishali_tembhurne]

Brilliant Bro that's weary Nice🙂🤩🤩

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks ✌️

[@0_Itsme_0]

hi this is a really useful thing thankfull im trying to learn book binding and im 10

[@FourKeysBookArts]

You can do it!

[@kitchenworker446]

I did enjoy watching this however I found it a bit frustrating as a lot of the time I couldn't see what you were doing as your hand was in the way. I hope you don't mind a little criticism of an otherwise very beautiful video.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I couldn’t agree more! This was filmed without retakes and so the shots I got were what went into the video, and it’s hard to keep the hands out of the way with such work. But I’m more conscious of the video quality now, and will work on my filming techniques. I’m glad you found some enjoyment in the final result!

[@kitchenworker446]

@@FourKeysBookArts yes, as i said it was still enjoyable.

[@willarcher2356]

You could try a forward overhead camera view.

[@pablodominguez526]

Hello, incredible series of videos. But, what's the kind of paper you're using?, it looks so cool especially at the borders.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I believe this was 120 gsm drawing paper.

[@megha6718]

What is the checked thing you used to stick on the pages while it was in the bone folder called? Could you give a name for everything you've used please? I know it's a bit inconvenient but it would be really great :)) Love the skill, by the way. It's calming and PERFECT

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm not sure what item you are referring to though. At what time in the video is it used?

[@megha6718]

@@FourKeysBookArts ah, my bad. I commented on this part instead of the second. I believe it's 2:27 in the Part 2 version of this?

[@memejelow6173]

Sweet I like it

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad

[@hellopicatchu3790]

So charming

[@hehehe512]

Amazing Video! Didn't even know what a punching cradle was until now. I am having trouble finding one. Where did you get yours?

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I made mine. I have another video which shows how to make your own here kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3anc2SQjbmphrs

[@PinkOrchid8]

Beautiful videos Thankyou for sharing your work. Would it be possible to film at a different angle? As the details are hidden by your hands at times.

[@aparnakonat5768]

The music is no longer available?😢 its so beautiful!!! Anyone know where I can find their mysic? Especially the last one🥹

[@michaeldinlogic144]

I wish can have these powerful skills

[@laminator6995]

IT’S D&D TIME!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

You know it. Roll for initiative!

[@mcuna42]

Hello. What kind of paper is being used on the spine over the mull? Thanks.