Making books from my new collection, butterfly charm journals 🦋 Bookbinding Studio Vlog

[@hotarutonbo5226]

She made her books with such a care. Beautiful books and bookmarks.

[@pieceaisa5046]

these books are made with so much care and love .. i’m in awe

[@phinneysmom]

Thanks!

[@nematarot]

So excited for the book! I’m sure it will be as thoughtfully put together as all of your other creations! 🎉 🎉🎉

[@M3DU5A]

Awww Chanel! What a beautiful video! I have enormously respect for your beautiful detail and time you have put into all that you have done. I am so deeply proud of your accomplishments!!!!! I have learnt so much from you. I can't wait for your book to arrive in the post, it will be very cherished indeed. ❤ bless you and thank you so very much!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you so much Deb 💖

[@lightbulbnirvana]

xcellent work! And with good hep from Lucy's nook magnet and Elliot's cookie-earing!

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

Wow! Very nice and time consuming. These one of a kind journals must be priced like artwork (which they are) and should be. You may want to get a printing brayer (roller or disk) to smooth out your inner cover liners instead of your hand or the bone folder. Keep in mind that every time you touch your book papers and clothe, even for a few seconds you transfer oils from your hands into them. Sometimes the finger marks will show up on the papers/clothes (and can not be removed). And maybe a sheet of white acid free tissue paper around your journals and bookmarks before adding the brown craft paper or inserting them in the envelopes??? It's the curator in me... I'm a journal fanatic. These are inspiring and works of art. Again, wow!!!

[@joanndarceuil5105]

Miss Chanel I applaud you for having this beautiful channel. I have watched others but your quality of work is excellent. Each process of taking time and every step can be easily followed and end result perfect!!! bless you on your continued journey! Maby you can have a video on making those beautiful bookmarks please and thanks!😊

[@katiehanrahan5293]

I absolutely love this design, Chanel!! Just so classy!!

[@GKahla]

I've seen this style of book on your website, and was curious which binding method was used. Loving the vibe here, and your techniques are educational even without commentary - thank you so much for sharing!

[@lindahigham5317]

Hello 🤗 bitter melon bindery 🌹 looking forward to buying your book and your butterfly charms are beautiful Thank you for sharing this video and update enjoy your week and weekend ahead ☺️🌹💌🖌️🎨🦄📚🤗

[@carolinelawrie7142]

Absolutely stunning I love these books 📚❤😊

[@yerlee4379]

So excited to get mine in the mail 🤗

[@haleyfranker]

I've been waiting for a look at how you made these!! These books are absolutely stunning. I'm going to have to try some prototypes with that cover window design, it's so unique and ads so much character to the book. Wonderful work. Also hi Lucy!! She is too cute. My dog likes to do the same thing when I'm trying to get something done haha.

[@katiecastellanos1484]

I can’t wait for the book! I know it’s going to be amazing!

[@atamaria43]

Muchísimas gracias por tus enseñanzas, han quedado preciosos, muchos besitos

[@crashtestbunny6649]

These are stunning.. I would love to have one if I could afford, thank u for sharing ur process for us all to enjoy here

[@colinsmith6116]

You make some really lovely books. Keep up your good work.

[@dawnbaker9274]

"But, Mom, I'm cuter this new thing." Lucy says. 😂 love the charms. Good video.😊

[@karenfinneganart2480]

Absolutely Stunning. This is so inspirational. Thank you so much

[@BlackOakBindery]

Ah the sacrifices partners make for us! 😁

[@bittermelonbindery]

He ate them in record time!

[@glr_creations]

Love this, thank you very much!

[@Inquisaizn]

OMG! The cookie tin at the beginning of the video

[@bittermelonbindery]

Yes following in the footsteps of grandmothers!!

[@amika5668]

This is so awesome!❤

[@darkwriter_xx94]

I love this! Although I’d be a bit nervous about the rope holding up overtime. I wonder how these would hold up if you used resin?

[@iamdawt]

This was so lovely.

[@rowantheo809]

These are gorgeous binds! I love the choice of charms because string is very light, and I'm curious to know: what would be the best support for extra weight? Would you use the same glue gun method, or do something more? your work is so inspirational 😭🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

[@bittermelonbindery]

E6000 or amazing goop for craft purposes!

[@rowantheo809]

@@bittermelonbindery thank you for the suggestions, I'll look into them! amazing goop is a great product name hahaha

[@jfredmuggs3586]

Very interesting and informative video! I never knew knots could be so beautiful. I will be looking for your book to be published. I think that your plexiglass and aluminum rulers are both very well made, designed, and finished. I hope you did not actually hit the "burn out" wall - intensely working for so long can be tough! Is Lucy's left hind leg OK? Beautiful books and video - thank you...

[@bittermelonbindery]

Lucy had a mysterious wound that we covered up so she would stop licking it. It healed quickly!

[@jfredmuggs3586]

@@bittermelonbindery Thank you for your reply - dogs get into lots of weird places!

[@annehessel]

Beautiful

[@jenniferlambert3886]

I am a paper enthusiast in general and have tried paper cutters in the past to cut a stack of paper. Can you tell the audience the type of stack paper trimmer you currently use?

[@JDStoneCreations]

That's a really nice tidy workspace... Can you come and tidy mine? I spent all of my tidying energy watching you tidy

[@bittermelonbindery]

😂😂😂

[@Napahiki4]

Спасибо за видео, с удовольствием смотрю каждый выпуск. 🙏💕🌸

[@ellainab]

Random question, do you prefer an inkjet printer or laser printer? Love, Love, Love your videos!!!!

[@aidalupintura]

Me encantó❤❤❤❤❤

[@anothersoulintheuniverse]

Can someone tell me where I could find the brush she is using to apply the glue, please??

[@katiehanrahan5293]

I also have a question for you. Are you still liking your guillotine cutter? You’ve been using it for a while now so I’m guessing you do. I need to buy something as my arthritis is slowing me down.😕 How long does the blade last before you need to sharpen or replace it? Also, does it cut book board. Sorry for all the questions, but there are so many cutters out there it’s hard to know which are the good ones! Thanks for any help or advice you can give me.

[@bittermelonbindery]

I love my guillotine cutter! I’ve been using my current one for over a year consistently and I think it’s almost time to sharpen or replace the blade. I recently learned I need to square up the part that clamps down on the book, which requires taking it apart. Not looking forward to that. I think that’s why I had trouble cutting book board, so I haven’t had success there. I think it’s excellent for the price. I’m not aware of alternative models unfortunately. They’re also called stack paper trimmer if that helps with your research!

[@katiehanrahan5293]

@@bittermelonbindery Thank you! I remember seeing ‘stack paper trimmer’ when I was poking around so I will look more closely there. I can probably continue cutting board by hand (or ordering it pre-cut), but there is just too much paper to cut! Good luck square up the clamps!

[@sharonalicea7998]

Hi! I’m having a really hard time finding good paper! Something that wont bleed through. What paper do you recommend? (Practically impossible to find 160gsm that’s not actual card stock, or is too rough on markers and pens!)

[@sophiesergeant3158]

Have you tried the Fabriano Accademia range? If it's accessible where you live, they have a 160 option which I haven't personally used, but the 120 option works really nicely for my sketchbooks. There isn't much bleed through and the surface is nice, the 160 version would probably fare similarly?

[@bittermelonbindery]

Finding paper is a constant challenge for me too. For art paper, I like to go to the art store and feel everything they have. I’ve used both glue bound and wire bound sketch pads, and I’ve cut down large sheets of watercolour paper. For writing papers, check out the paper mill store online if you’re in the US, 24 lb to 32 lb weights. Bookbinding with thick paper such as 160gsm mainly works for exposed sewing structures like Coptic Stitch. It took a lot of trial and error to find the sweet spot of what I like to use and what is suitable for bookbinding!

[@dfrenchorn]

Okay note to self.. The board I am using is WAYYY too thin… No wonder I prefer splitboards🤦🏼‍♂️

[@phinneysmom]

You are so cool