Moving back to LA and starting a Patreon ✦ Bookbinding Studio Vlog

It's been a busy and stressful end of the year for me but we made it to 2023! I'm settled in LA, and ready to make more books.
I built my Patreon page in the midst of packing, so I didn't get to document much of it. If you're curious about my process, let me know! There's zero pressure to join my Patreon, I will continue to make high quality free content on KZbin.
I hope you enjoy this vlog :)
Last year's moving vlog: • I moved from Vancouver...
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FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? • Bookbinding Tools & Ma...
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands that sell this
✦ How do you make your book cloth? • How I make bookcloth f...
✦ Where do you get dot grid writing paper? • How I source dotted wr...
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guillotine cutter - amzn.to/3UFSnS9
book press (made it myself) - • Bookbinding Studio Vlo...
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thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
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✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕
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[@dianas5247]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I've watched people making journals, but your talent goes beyond! Your work is beautiful. So happy I found you. Also, Lucy is darling. What a sweet fur baby.

[@oscaropazo3529]

Un poco tarde, pero le deseo un buen nuevo comienzo, y un progreso en ascenso, buena suerte 🧧!!

[@PaxiPrime]

I love the bone folder I got from you!! Good luck on the move ❤️

[@deborahcolman3035]

Good luck in your new home. I love the book you’ve made with the embroidery ❤

[@haleyfranker]

Lucy is just the cutest! Congrats on all of the new exciting adventures in LA! Wishing you a happy and successful 2023 ✨

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you Haley :)

[@Haruhi4me]

That winter book is probably my favorite or yours yet!

[@DebKiwi]

Hi Chanel, I’ve been watching your videos since I discovered you a few days ago. I literally can’t wait to wake up and do this. I gain so much inspiration from you and I love how you’re just so real in your videos and generous with what you share. 🥰 PS- just curious, what made you decide to relocate to L.A.? Our eldest daughter and her family live there (they have a B&B and restaurant) and we visit once or twice a year. It’s a fun place, but decent housing is just so crazy expensive.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

I live in Orange County so hopefully I’ll be able to meet you if you do any craft fairs or whatever. How exiting!

[@bittermelonbindery]

I'd love to vend at a local craft fair this year!

[@dawnreaume2837]

Congratulations! And enjoy your new adventures!❤

[@helenmobbs4599]

😊thank you for sharing your journey. Looking forward to your 2023 content. Good wishes for your new home 😊🌹

[@merakitra]

Happy New Year, Chanel. Looking forward to see your new ideas. Wishing all the beat for the year of 2023.

[@jess3824]

omgosh that cookie cat book is so cute! what a nice throw back to a great show. also UwU seeing you've kept the leather cover book!!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Oh hi Jess! ❣️ I love the leather book so much it's going to be stored for who knows how long haha. Thanks for the comment 🥰

[@georgiewalker1069]

Wishing you all the best as you move. May 2023 be a very good year for you. Best regards to you from South Africa

[@ij1373]

I watch in awe

[@profmatchris]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 parece eu pensando no que fazer... quando resolvo fazer faxina no meu ateliê

[@nancyt2848]

You probably got rid of more supplies than I own! Good luck on your new endeavors. (Now I know why we have such a big storm heading to Riverside County - you obviously brought it with you. 😂) But no complaints. We desperately need the rain.

[@belindawallace5203]

Wishing you all the best for 2023

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Happy New year, I wish you all the best for your new space and new projects.Thanks for all you share and all you have taught me. Congrats on your new home

[@lindahigham5317]

Happy New Year 🎉🎉 Happy New Home in LA 🎊 looking forward to seeing your new videos and books that you will be making again enjoy your week 👍☺️🌹💌🦄👋

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thanks Linda, Happy New Year! 💕🎊💐

[@lindahigham5317]

@@bittermelonbindery Smiling and Thank you too ☺️🌹🦄

[@tngtheresa1899]

Happy New Year to you and Lucy and congratulations on launching your Patreon! I am so happy to be able to join and support your content. Cheers to seeing more new ideas and content! 🍾

[@salomeydraws]

Happy New year! All the best for 2023 :) and congrats with Patreon! 🎊 I also launched a Patreon in December for my graphic novel, and you're right, it's really fun to have and share behind-the-scenes and exclusive content :)

[@bittermelonbindery]

Happy New Year :) That's a great way to work on your graphic novel. Congrats to you too ❣️ I hope it goes well!

[@salomeydraws]

@@bittermelonbindery thank you!! :) ❤️

[@rachelhaywood833]

New Year, New Home. Congrats on your big move, Chanel! That's so exciting. From ~4:45:00 can I ask here you got your flat filing drawers? I just started looking for some to store my book board and chiyogami but I can't find anything else deep enough that doesn't cost a small fortune! Thanks and gratitude :)

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you! I got them through a bulk order with a local Vancouver art supply store... Seemed like a one-time thing so I had to jump on it.

[@bngr_bngr]

I never cross the LA - OC border. Stay safe in LA. Hopefully you moved to a safe neighborhood.

[@nancyt2848]

I grew up in OC, but currently living in Riverside County. Not counting the airport in the olden days (when there were no other options), I could probably count on my fingers the number of times I’ve been to LA!

[@linsaraillustration]

Happy New Year

[@MrsG93]

Are you ever going b to have a physical class on LA soon

[@bronwyncooling4304]

How did you make the plant press book is there a video???

[@bittermelonbindery]

I made it well before my KZbin channel so there isn't a video... I just improvised using Coptic stitch

[@bronwyncooling4304]

@@bittermelonbindery what was the process with the flowers how are they adhered to the pages of the book? It’s just so beautiful

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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