REBINDING SOFT COVER BOOK INTO HARD COVER

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0:00 - intro
1:54 - taking old cover off
3:00 - attaching new endpapers
6:42 - adding fabric spine reinforcement
9:02 - Oxford Hollow
14:30 - cutting board for cover
17:02 - spine material
19:35 - attaching cover boards
25:10 - decorative paper
34:21 - installing text block
40:56 - adding label
41:58 - outro

[@TheSpecialJ11]

In a world of cheap paperback books, I think bookbinding could be an addicting but rewarding hobby for me. Love your videos, they keep convincing me to get into it.

[@SofiaGonzalez-qn7ij]

i started watching this but i fell asleep and I KNOW it sounds like an insult but i have anxiety, and falling asleep is so freaking difficult at night, imagine how difficult it is for me to actually take a nap. this helped me with 1) install text blocks and 2) take a well deserved nap. thank you so much

[@meepmorprobotcaptain]

I listen to certain podcasts -sometimes over and over - for this exact reason.

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

Actually, to be a coroner you need to have the same training as an “undertaker” and that takes at a minimum of a year. You work closely with cadavers during that time. It doesn’t take medical knowledge, but disposition of corpses is different from being a medical examiner, which does take medical training.

[@constancepentzer3017]

It depends on where you are. Here, the coroner is an elected position. You must get training on death and causes thereof. The coroner does not know anything about embalming, etc. that an undertaker would, other than what he may have random knowledge of. In larger counties, the coroner may appoint assistants, whose decisions are also recognized by the state.

[@bigsh00g17]

​@@constancepentzer3017Another fun fact! In many places (like my hometown) the coroner also has the authority to arrest the county sheriff!

[@artxlife7236]

These videos are like Bob Ross but for bookbinding. They’re so ridiculously calming, comforting, and encouraging. ❤ thank you

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

lol - that is Laughter in the Rain by Neil Sedaka - oh goodness does that bring me down memory lane

[@GigisART]

I have a old Edna St. Vincent Millay paperback. I've had it since 1965. It been all over the world with me. I'm going to bind it! Thank you!!

[@Mrs.DeeAnnNance]

Truly so very sorry for your loss. So glad you got to spend time with Brother.

[@manettle]

Thank you so much for showing the Oxford Hollow. This is going to make such a huge difference in my journals, and make them a lot easier to bind, too. I can't get over the fact that I keep watching you and still keep learning more.

[@clarerichardson8770]

NIK. You're an angel person. I have my mother's copy of Jane Eyre--now MY copy of Jane Eyre--that has lost its covers long since, and I keep wanting to bind it. My book-binding knowledge is scant at best, and watching your videos is helping me so much! Thank you, thank you! I'm getting braver every time I see one!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I am glad to hear it! I would def. suggest doing practice runs on some "not special" books first. =)

[@clarerichardson8770]

@@NiktheBooksmith Oh, definitely! I have a couple dictionaries and a few low-investment books I nabbed up from the library sale. :) This is just a thing I've wanted to do for ages, and I have the tools, so why not?

[@cindybooth5099]

I truly enjoy watching you bind a book. You're so skilled and precise in all your movements and the final result is always perfect and beautiful. I know you've bound hundreds of books in your career by now and it's a joy to watch an expert at her craft. I'd never heard of the Oxford hollow... thank you for the excellent tutorial for it. I can definitely see the difference it makes. Thank you again for this wonderful video. My condolences for the loss of your friend. God bless you. 😊❤️

[@nonstoppapercrafts]

Sorry for your loss 😪 A great tutorial, as always. I've always wondered if I could swap out a soft cover for a hard cover. Thank you for sharing your methods x

[@ZeeMightyMite]

I am blown away. I can't believe how beautiful that little book is. Your attention to detail is what makes it extraordinary.

[@JanieAlcove9]

I absolutely loved that tutorial. You explain everything so clearly and eloquently. You really got me on the whole segue into the coroner conversation. I was laughing because it was so far afield and yet felt like we were have a stream of conscience conversation over coffee. LOL. Anyway, loved the bookbinding education!!!!

[@jodieb4970]

I don't know why your videos came up in my feed, but I'm glad they did. I can see how bookmaking could become addictive. Just an FYI. The coroner doesn't actually do any medically stuff. They are more of an investigator. In a coroner's office, a pathologist (who does have medical training) actually handles the medical side. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. It's never easy to lose someone we care about, but it's even harder when they go suddenly.

[@SkeleSquatch51]

I'm sorry about your recent loss. Thank you for making such amazing things; you're so inspiring to me.

[@theresewallentin2856]

Oh gosh Nik I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. At least it’s great that you got to spend time with your brother. The Poe book and the Dictionary look like they should be in a library of a British noble property. I always learn so much from you, thanks. Take care of yourself and have as good a weekend as it’s possible.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thank you, Therese 😊

[@lisafriloux1713]

I really enjoyed watching you recover the book! I"m almost as old as that Poe book (gasp) and I totaly know the feeling of needing a new cover! I'm so sorry to hear about your friend passing. Sending you some love and good juju!

[@lindseywarren44]

Heartfelt and warmest condolences on the loss of your dear friend, Nik. I am truly sorry. Sending you love, peace, solace and comfort. Be gentle with yourself. You're allowed to be "out of it" for as long as it takes. Thank you for another amazing video. Your expertise is just stunning to watch. Love and Bless xo

[@daveturnbull7221]

Very nice tutorial Nik and a very good explanation of an Oxford Hollow. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and hopefully you have loads of really good memories shared with them. In the UK a coroner is also appointed by the local authority and is usually a lawyer but they may also have medical qualifications. The UK Gov website defines it as: "A coroner is a special judge who investigates unnatural or violent deaths, where the cause of death is unknown, or because the death took place in prison, police custody or another type of state detention, such as a mental health hospital." They do this by listening to testimony from all the relevant experts and also to any witnesses etc.

[@craftwitch5519]

You also need to be a qualified barrister or solicitor with minimum 5 years experience. It takes a long time to qualify here!!

[@amanitaeremita]

Your bookbinding videos are so relaxing, when I'm anxious and I watch them they always make me feel better. Besides I've learned so much. Thank you❤

[@susanmary4752]

I absolutely love watching you work. And the "I need a drink" was a great chuckle. Thanks Nik for sharing your skill with us.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

It looks fab ,thank you for showing us .

[@donnakennedy8912]

As always, you are truly gifted at what you do! Love watching you work, and I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

[@susanmessenger9052]

Thanks Nik ! Learnt about Oxford Hollow today ! Will be using that tomorrow as I repair an Old Engineer's Handbook that belonged to husband's Uncle Frank. All the best from Adelaide South Australia.

[@Little-Dude]

I really loved this one and honestly I'm very excited to try doing something like this myself! Your videos and guides are always extremely helpful and inspirational - and the product turned out really beautiful!

[@adascraps]

Fantastic! What a craftsmanship. Thanks for the video

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

i enjoy watching your videos so much - your work amazes me and you teach us so well - while watching i always find myself saying - wow i think i can do this - so thank you for all you do Nik - this little chunky dictionary came out so pretty - I am so sorry for your loss it's always very hard - be well and take care of yourself xx

[@leaalish9029]

rebinded my first paperback using this tutorial and it turned out wayyyy better than expected!! thanks for the great vid :3

[@beverlymeaker7566]

This is such a fascinating process to watch. It's such an art form. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@gamers7800]

Amazing job! I too have an old book that I would love to turn into a hardback. I might have to watch this about a hundred times to get up the nerve to try. 👏👏👏

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

Or I might do a trial run on another book 😂

[@stephanieh.777]

Thank you for sharing this! I've watched a couple paperback-to-hardback binding tutorials, and yours is the most "accessible" - not a lot of specialist equipment or complicated calculations! I will definitely be using this to preserve my own novels for our library!

[@constance4105]

Watching you do detailed work, flawlessly, is almost like meditating. Especially in this you-tube world where things are so slap-dash. Thank you.

[@sweetcurly28]

So sorry 😢 for your loss Nik.. Prayers for you 🙏🏻 This book looks so amazing now! I love ❤️ it!

[@littleviatrix]

I am so going to try this out! Thank you for this video!! It's always lovely watching you work

[@theterriblemonarch]

these videos are always informative yet so investing, i love them!

[@rubymorales6537]

Loved this!! Very well made! The outcome was beautiful!

[@sherrys8615]

I love this! That was gorgeous. Thanks so much for doing this.

[@bevrawilliams4351]

I really am happy that you did this video. I have several books I have been wanting to do. Thanks so much.

[@iamdawt]

I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. Big hugs to you. I've always wanted to rebind a paperback, I just need to decide which one. Thank you for showing us how to do the Oxford Hollow, I can't wait to give it a go.

[@LoveParadise_lullabyblue]

amazing video! definitely going to try to use your tips for a couple of old books I have. thank you!

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

Thank you Nik, this was a great video! I love the paper that is on the cover! It’s beautiful.

[@ValYo0623]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for your videos. You do beautiful work!

[@madebylora]

Sorry to hear you lost a dear friend! Unexpected loss is such a shock to the system! Thank you for spending time with us xx

[@hokulani8]

This was so satisfying to watch and learn. Thank you!!!

[@angelinamichelle8474]

I so love watching you and as a crazy bookbinding hobbyist, i find you also wonderfully informative. Thankyou so much for sharing yourself with the world!

[@Nanakinsz]

Very cool Miss Nik! You're such an excellent teacher! Thank you!

[@lorrainegalloway2930]

What a beautiful job! It was inspiring to see what looks like a professional job.well done and thank you. Lorraine

[@Ashley-ou1nr]

i just found your channel and am so excited to start rebinding my books. You're so encouraging and relaxing to listen to!

[@katlescraftpatch9605]

These look so dear and pretty! Great job!!!

[@hickchick4418]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED when you said everything is optional; because I used that saying so much myself. Thank you for the video as well as the commentary I hope you are doing well.

[@starfireiii2536]

You are such a kindred spirit! Thank you for this video and needed dialogue. 🌿

[@brendariddle2349]

I love watching you do this stuff!!! You are sooo good!!! I will probably never ever do this, but I could watch you all night!! Also love your crime stories. I am a true crime reader. Thank you so much for allowing me to watch you.

[@suneliebenberg3263]

Love, love, love your work!!! Every time I watch a video from you, I want to cover or make a book 😁

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

That is really cool! This is a FABULOUS upcycle to paperback books that people may want to keep, like the language dictionaries. I am going to give this a try with a few of my reference book paperbacks that I have.

[@ncapitan1]

Amazing 🤩 what a lovely little book it became ! Fantastic ! Thank you for sharing ! 👍

[@sharonpuri6516]

Love, love this tutorial. Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques.

[@janwright3003]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Nik .. FANTASTIC instructions! I love the way you talk through your videos with passion, humor, and pure honesty about what you're feeling in the moment. Thank you!

[@laurelmcgrath5823]

Wow. So beautiful. You make it look so easy.

[@RAMezzone]

Great finished product, yes I learned quite a bit, thank you for explaining the whys & wherefores so clearly in such a relaxed & confident manner.

[@Vikingman2024]

Excellent video! Learned much, Thanks Nik!

[@ideas_n_embellishments]

I always enjoy your videos. I have learned so much from you! I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It's never easy.

[@Kekinda]

I loved your video!! I’ve learned a lot with this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your art.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Dezertroze43]

Oh Nik that was just amazing. Thank u so much for the detailed instruction. And ur sense of humor just is the icing on the delicious cake. ❤

[@Antti_Nannimus]

This is SUCH a superb, exquisitely well-executed project! So many valuable and useful skills and techniques on display, all consolidated into a single project and video. I love your skillful use of so many tools and supplies, including such things as repurposing and refactoring the machinist's 1-2-3 blocks and clamping-positioning squares. And especially, I LOVE your Maker's Hands, entirely without any kind of vanity manicures! You da one!

[@brunacirelli]

I've just found your channel and I can't stop watching your videos! You make it sound so easy (I can't wait to try my hands at it), and listening to you is so relaxing. Love your personality - it reminds me of another lady whose channel I loved (Amanda, from Planterina); your voice, the way you laugh... I'm sold!

[@shabbyrosecreationsbykem]

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your friends family🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️ As for this video, omg 😱 what a awesome job. I truly enjoyed learning how to do this. Also I always thought a Coroner had to have a Doctorate Degree, or something to that effect as well. That's an interesting tidbit, to know. I remember my Mom, also said she wanted to become a Coroner. She was a Nurse over 35yrs. I asked her why would you want to change your career after all these years? She said, well at least they won't be able to talk back to you, like some onory patients do.... I thought about it, it made sense, I suppose lol. Thanks for another amazing video. Have a great day🤗

[@chuckcabrera3995]

I really enjoyed the video. This process is very cool and the outcome is amazing. I’m looking forward to trying it out.

[@NorthlightsStudio]

This was very informative! Especially the part about the coroner! Explains a lot in regards to some of the cases I see down there! Take care of yourself. Sending love and light to you and all your friends.

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Fabulous, Nik! Just perfect! I still use my handy-dandy paperback language dictionaries on a regular basis and, boy, they could sure use a hardcover makeover. You've inspired me! You are an excellent tutor! Thank you! From Cheryl in AZ

[@michelleguest1720]

Just beautiful Nik!!

[@judym414]

I have never really watched handmade bookmaking. Your work is beautiful. Who would have thought the dictionary with its meager beginning could be turned into a work of art. Looks like an afternoon of binging on your channel.

[@hazelvicary]

Great tutorial - beautiful little book - thank you..

[@aresaurelian]

This was interesting. Thank you @Nik the Booksmith.

[@crafterintherough]

Great video! I am deeply sorry for your loss. 🙏😍

[@thevoiceofnaked]

The mental process seems relatable. Also, that was a really great outcome with an easily accessible set up. She got the sub.

[@whatifitnt]

🤩 Love it 😍 😊 Thanks Nik 💖✨💝💫

[@RichardConnor1]

That was amazing. Thank you Nik.

[@evelyncanciglia843]

You are so inspiring! I’m loving every minute.

[@lindajohnson615]

I really like the idea of Oxford hallow. Personally it would work well with journals and study books. Thanks for showing that technique.

[@glennissalls4734]

Well done. Very beautiful. I always learn something but putting it into practice is the next step.

[@djlclopez128]

Thanks for the video! I'm going to write my own book and bind it!

[@NoMoreMeSuger]

Why u have the best videos!!!!! Love your work so much❤️❤️❤️

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

Thank you for explaining the Oxford Hollow. I sort of grasped it, I thought, and now I know I was correct. I really appreciate your clear explanations. I love the result of this project.

[@WinterWitch-kh2wg]

Thank you, I've made a few journals as I eco-print paper and fabric and this video has solved a few of my issues with covers 😊

[@rainemiller5027]

This was lovely. Thank you.

[@BarbaraTristan444]

WOW! 🌟 Beautiful Cover! 👍

[@BritishRiver]

I am absolutely thrilled to have found your video. I have been watching the book binding process on Les cargo, but her videos are for ASMR. So she has no explanation or teaching. I am so excited to see this tutorial. Also, I have wanted to try this myself, but I didn't want to start a journal making company as that seems like a large undertaking that I don't have time for now. Re-binding my favorite paperbacks into hardcover is a project I could get excited about. I am so excited that you came up in my feed. Thank you very much for the video.

[@vikkimcglen2925]

I loved this project ❤very talented lady..I'm so sorry for your loss 💕

[@JoseCruz-ds6ko]

Hello and greetings from San Juan, Puerto Rico! First my condolences on the loss of a friend. I am a printmaker and love the art of the book, You were wonderful in your demonstration of converting a paperback into a hard-covered book. you were articulate and humorous which to me was totally enjoyable. Thank you so much, I learned quite a bit. Knowledge is always worth saving.

[@aptwalker2009]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@punkreation8290]

Flipping eck Nik, that’s gorgeous! Love that technique, thanks for sharing. 🥰Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Never an easy time 😢

[@jori7398]

Very much enjoyed this, thank you!

[@kamran102]

Very cool. I love the feeling of certain old books. Sometimes I buy one just for that feel.. 😀

[@MichelleB_96]

That turned out beautifully…I always learn something new when I watch your videos, thank you 😊. I’m really sorry about your friend 🥺❤️

[@liatpittaway4372]

absolutely wonderful

[@ljo7560]

Love your videos. You not only give very clear and comprehensive instructions, but you teach how to create a beautiful, durable finished product AND do it in a manner that makes us feel like you're spending time with a good friend. Sorry about your friend and your ear worm.

[@charlotteragan6583]

I so enjoy watching you make beautiful book out of the plain. I have two books I want to try some of these tips to recover.

[@lisamorales3914]

This is really nice Nik. I don’t think I can be so precise!

[@ThePathOfAshes]

Not seen your videos before but really love how you did this, very relaxing to watch and seems very approachable. I've always wanted to try bookbinding but I always get overwhelmed thinking of materials.

[@user-hl6cl4kh2i]

That’s beautiful paper! I learned so much from this!