Making A Slipcase

This video will show you how to make a very classy case for any book, portfolio or journal. This is a great way to present a special object. The video will also show you where you can download my handy-dandy free worksheets so the measurements for your slipcase come out perfectly every time. These worksheets are available in both Imperial and Metric measurements.
The soft weights come from amazon: www.amazon.com...
and the small brass weights come from Talas:
www.talasonlin...
Regular PVA glue:
amzn.to/2YBzkrU
I purchased the thick PVA glue from Hollanders: hollanders.com...
Here is a great source for the bookboard, or binder's board, mentioned in the video. You can get it in several different thicknesses. You'll want the thicker board (~3mm) for the slipcase.
amzn.to/37R3wFT
Guillotine - paper cutter:
If you're tired of cutting bookboard by hand (particularly the thicker bookboard used for making boxes and slipcases) this inexpensive guillotine works wonderfully and is a real time and hand-saver.
amzn.to/3L7i86c
It’s the one piece of equipment that I would rescue if my studio were to catch on fire. :)
Cosmos Blotting Paper
Here's an Amazon link to the blotter paper I mention: amzn.to/2VsHmBG
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[@toshirok4481]

This tricky project for us, amateur bookbinders, was explained in an excellent way by you! I have no words to thank you!

[@donnaleiber6214]

Absolutely stellar video! I just discovered your channel and have watched several videos. These are some of the best I've ever seen. Appropriate length, well-organized and thorough presentations, clear and useful steps, helpful hints, supply lists, etc. Kudos to you. Just sent you some coffee and now I plan to watch even more, not to mention trying some of these things.

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Thank you so much! You made my day. :))

[@7andearth76]

I love all of your tutorials. You deserve more subs. More videos please.

[@Deedee0007]

Recently bought some manga books which I want to encase and found your channel. Wow! What a treasure trove. I can see your passion in your craft. Thank you so much for such great videos!

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Thank you! 🥰

[@marcusaurelius1477]

Thanks ! Great tutorial!

[@SusanRoseArt]

You really are the most excellent teacher! Thank you do much for your tutorials x

[@DuluthTW]

Your worksheets are key to making this right. They are a time and cost saver. Genius : ) Thanks for sharing!

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Thank you! I'm so glad they help! :)

[@chesterarebest]

Just what I needed. I have had some made up for clients by professional bookbinders here in the UK but am going to make my own for my own books and my son's wedding magazine/book that I had printed. I was going to dive in at the deep end but thought I had better check, so many thanks. Very thorough and well explained.

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Thank you, I'm glad it will help. Good luck with your projects! 😀

[@nitapadamsee7047]

This is so precise! Going to try my first slip case! Thank you

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Good luck! :)

[@vaughngaminghd]

Great video, lots of helpful tips!

[@lizzywurmann]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us, you do it great!

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Thank you so much, Lizzy! Feel free to ask questions if you have any. I'll do the best I can to answer, if I know the answer. :))

[@edwardgurney1694]

For straightening out the bowed side pieces when gluing the top on at 07:30ish, could you wrap the book itself in wax paper or cling film and push it inside to hold them straight? Thats how we would do it in leatherworking when making wet-formed cases.

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Edward Gurney, yes, I think that would work just fine. I'm always squeamish about putting my finished books inside a gluey wet-work (no matter how well protected), even at the very end when everything's all together, but I suck it up and do it. :) If I were doing an edition I'd probably create a simple form for that purpose, but I think for a one-off what you're suggesting would work great.

[@skyknightking0]

could this work for 3 ring binders as well?

[@gif631]

Thanks for the video. I'm thinking of trying to learn to make slipcases as I have several books that I'd like to have them for. How long do you think it would take per case to make once you have the hang of it? Also curious if there is any special cardboard I should use? (My biggest worry is finding proper materials. Including the outer design of the case if I want to customize it for each book)

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

That's kind of hard to guesstimate, but if I have all the bookcloth made and paper printed, I can probably put together a slipcase in 2-4 hours of actual work time. However, I like to let the box dry overnight once I have all of the sides glued together so that it is really sturdy before I start man-handling it to cover the outside. So, 1-2 hours for covering the inside and gluing the box, and 1+ hours for the outside covering, with a time gap in between to let it dry. Also, figure a half hour for getting the worksheets prepared - you want to make sure your measurements are perfect before you start. :) You'll want to use bookboard for the construction. It is very heavy-duty and dense, and will hold up quite well over time. Here's one source: amzn.to/30v1E0S

[@ben_jamin197]

It may sound like a silly comment, but what kind of paper is used for this task?

[@ruthcarter8895]

Thank yo so much! Now I know what errors (yes, plural) I was making! : -l

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Lol! Yep, there are usually a few errors before a perfect finished product. Good luck! :)

[@SaffireAnimation]

many links in the description are not working. Can you please update them? Thanks

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

All of the links are working for me. Can you be more specific about which ones aren't working for you?

[@kumarvishal2553]

Can we use a 2.5 mm MDF board for making a slipcase?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

I don't know - I've never made one from MDF. But, it's certainly worth a try!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Where can I get the weights from?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

The soft weights come from amazon: www.amazon.com/Scuba-Diving-Weight-Cordura-Pouch/dp/B003JPMWP4/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=soft+dive+weights&qid=1551461123&s=gateway&sr=8-9 and the small brass weights come from Talas: www.talasonline.com/Solid-Brass-Weights . The big silver weight I've had forever and I don't know where it came from. :)

[@lisap_photo_art]

I wish it would show how to cover the book. Seems like the video starts with the book already covered and this is all about making the slipcase. Where is the info about how to cover the book?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

Umm, this video IS all about the slipcase, that's why it's called "Making a Slipcase." I have dozens of videos about making different kinds of books. Do you want a traditional book? I have four or five videos just about that. Here's the first one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqannKypqbd0hrM Are you making a scrap journal? Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKeskGpohJWJn8k Look around my channel - you'll find all sorts of info. 🙂

[@rebeccairvin7941]

Where did you get your red straight edge from?

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

It's just a leftover piece of wood from the kickboard of an Ikea cabinet/counter that we installed in my studio. I like it because it's covered so it's easy to wipe glue off of, but any piece of straight wood will work for this purpose.

[@lisajarvis3820]

Where do I get that thick glue from ~ I live in 🇬🇧

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

I purchased the thick PVA glue from Hollanders: www.hollanders.com/index.php/bookbinding-supplies/adhesives.html I'm not sure if they ship internationally.

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

I just looked at their website and it looks like they do ship internationally. :)

[@BexMcInulty]

Planatol BB is the one I buy from Amazon. It's available in Germany so it may also be available in the UK

[@chesterarebest]

You may not see this Jarvis but I am going to use the one i buy from builders merchants and use a lot for various building tasks. You can buy 5 litres for about £10! (Travis Perkins or similar) Mine is thick and should you want to thin it (which you probably won't it's just a matter of adding water.

[@lisajarvis3820]

You are going way to fast in this to see or learn anything 🤷‍♀️

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

You can pause the video whenever you need to see something. I find that people don't generally like long drawn-out tutorials.

[@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks]

You can also slow the video down by going to "Settings" (the little cog wheel lower right), choose "Speed" and pick 75%. It makes the audio a little wonky, but the video moves more slowly if you are trying to watch a specific technique.

[@longlivingdude]

You're just too slow, this is a great video.