Replicating 'The Notebook' Part 3: Finished! - Decorative Tooling, Leather Corners, Final Assembly

If you've been watching until now, you know I've been working on making a replica of the journal from the 2004 film 'The Notebook'. In Part 1 I planned out the the book, sewed and trimmed the text block, and rough cut the boards. In Part 2 I finished the text block by adding the ribbon and lining the spine, as well as assembled the case and covered it with book cloth. In this third and final video I will tool in the decorative borders on the front and back covers, pare the leather corner tips and apply them, then glue the book into its cover. You can judge for yourself if my replica could stand in for the hero prop from the film - let me know in the comments what you think!
In case you missed the first two videos:
Part One: • Replicating 'The Noteb...
Part Two: • Replicating 'The Noteb...
Chapter timestamps:
Making the Tooling Template: 1:01
Tooling the Decorative Borders: 2:46
Laying out the Leather Corners: 7:22
Paring the Leather: 9:22
Applying the Leather Corners: 11:55
Final Prep: 17:51
Casing In: 19:31
The Reveal!: 22:44
If you enjoyed this video please consider subscribing to the channel and activating your notifications for future installments. If there are other movie books you'd like me to re-create, let me know in the comments! I have a few in mind but I'm sure there are more, and if this video proves popular I might make it into a full Book-Prop Reproduction series.
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[@ffotograffydd]

This was very interesting! Thank you! If you haven’t already and I missed it, I’d love to see a replica of River Song’s blue notebook/diary from Doctor Who!

[@Zankoran]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@lojafan]

Excellent job! I vote for a version of the "Necronomicon Ex-Mortis" from "Army of Darkness"!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Klaatu Barada.... ahermnnno!😂

[@rufuspipemos]

How about the book from The Ninth Gate?

[@ShopDogProductions13]

Would you consider a tutorial on Indy’s journal from Raiders of the Lost Ark? I would love to see what you do with it!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

This is an interesting suggestion, as most people are more keen on the grail diary from The Last Crusade. Thanks!

[@MoxOwl]

Indys journal would be to see you make it

[@favouritezee7096]

Yes please

[@ParkourFalke95]

the monster book of monsters from harry potter would be "wild" ;)

[@Barbara-ty8dj]

Absolutely wonderful. Such magic! Definitely feeds my bibliophile’s soul. ❤️

[@cleopatrajosey2022]

Amazing work. I love how you explain each step. The book came out fantastic!

[@tracyalbert6056]

Amazing work. Thank you for sharing!!

[@rikkistavely9275]

Perfectly executed recreation! And a beautifully made video, cue music & a tear began to well. Thank you for your craftsmanship & care in what you do. Truly inspirational 👏

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you very much!

[@MsPegasus1001]

The never-ending book!!

[@seanoleary5967]

It is always enjoyable and relaxing to watch your wonderful work. You take us on a journey with you each time. Thank you.

[@frank3141]

Love your work. Just discovered the channel as it was proposed to my by the KZbin algorithm. The linking book from the computer game Myst would make a great project!

[@Beryllahawk]

Just finished watching this series of videos and would DEFINITELY love to see your take on a linking book, or maybe the Releeshahn Age Book from Myst 3 Exile!!

[@davidsandy5917]

How many years did it take to develop your skills? Craftsmanship like this is underappreciated in the world today.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I've been binding books for about 4 years now. Thanks for watching!

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

I just love watching this, I am such a sucker for notebooks and sketchbooks in general

[@elizabethwentz8211]

Just lovely! You are so meticulous with your work.I bet it feels good when you hold it! Excellent work!

[@gymnosophist7471]

Thanks! That was really satisfying to watch it all come together!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justinothais]

It has been a whole afternoon and I have not blinked only watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad you enjoyed them, thank you!

[@ABJILL033]

Enjoyed the whole series of this replica notebook & your excellent information. ❤️❤️👏👏🇬🇧

[@davidkelsey2864]

I had never heard of the film, so I watched it last night, what a great movie and so interesting watching your replicating the notebook.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad you enjoyed both!😄

[@mhayes788]

A lovely treasure!

[@fatiherensasmaz]

Excellent!

[@PinkPaperRaven]

You are really doing a great and precise job. I could watch for hours. You work with so much calm. Simply wonderful. I look forward to many more videos from you. Thank you very much. Many greetings from northern Germany

[@DebKiwi]

The technique of thinning the leather is called skiving. I watch a lot of Corter Leather videos on KZbin. Eric has a very similar voice as yours…very calming and friendly.

[@clydebalcom3679]

Truly fantastic.

[@robert-pw2lq]

Wonderful.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Just beautiful! Such good work.🐝🤗❤️

[@Tinatortoise]

I'll have to watch the film now! x

[@simplereflectionofchristianity]

Thank you for the video and the excellent work on this notebook

[@miltonbonani2952]

Beautiful job, congrats.

[@mags8014]

Thank you! Another wonderful video series. I am enthralled watching you work and producing such exquisite results. Thanks again from me in the UK.

[@meebook-diaryshop]

Great!

[@dirkcludts3421]

I love your work soooooo much. Wish I could learn it too together with you. Must be so relaxing.

[@rjwh67220]

I didn’t much care for that movie, but I sure do like the notebook you made. Beautiful stuff.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks for watching!

[@florentg9652]

Lovely, just lovely :)

[@ronitaryan5402]

That was soooo soothing to watch

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@luzramosvalle8162]

BEAUTIFUL!!!. THANKS!!!. BLESSINGS!!!.

[@EMS999ful]

Amazing work, it's a beautiful notebook.

[@antivisible]

Increíble, lo bien que te sale...

[@principe.borodin]

Fantastic, awesome.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Many thanks!

[@CHNMKMII]

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[@maurchesnyman3955]

Very nice! I want to try this. Been looking for some special book for my Bible notes and studies but can't find anything I like. This gives me the itch to try this. This makes my daughter laugh because i got a dedicated hobby chest of all the things i wish to do and make😂

[@spikeboston1237]

Superb workmanship.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@janadesenhoilustrado]

Wonderful

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Prdulja2009]

Woah ! I love how you replicated that notebook !

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'm glad :)

[@hernanvillamil4881]

Very nice.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@weselsmith]

Your workmanship is very impressive and this book turned out amazing! Best wishes

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elaurekodzielo]

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[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you so much!

[@gisellemartinez1601]

“Book” from Hokus Pokus! 😃

[@CHNMKMII]

Para mim... Dá gosto de desenhar em uma Maravilha desta.💗💗💗💗💗

[@joshuamostran7662]

I have just started watching your channel, wanted to learn a new old skill. I have really enjoyed your content. If your after project suggestions, id love to see how a replica of the Indiana Jones grail diary could be made from the last crusade film.

[@DrRockter5150]

GREAT work! I found your series on the medieval book build and became instantly hooked. I was wondering if you might want to replicate the book from the movie, Hocus Pocus? Looking forward to the next one!

[@grandmasmagic3858]

it seems we both roughly tripped over the same series around the same time...I've gotten rather engrossed in his posts..I wouldn't mind having a go at making some of these as I'm also into junk journals..

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Haven't seen the film but I'll look it up!

[@donneal1352]

nice job

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hugorebelo4809]

Hey. The red books from de second season of Biohackers are pretty beautiful. I think you should give it a look!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'll check it out!

[@An_OKest_Dad]

I have really been enjoying watching your videos, it really makes me want to take up this art. For a suggestion for another book, how about the grail diary from Indiana jones?

[@amishjim]

Sweet shit, homie.

[@PolarisLP]

You could give Grays Sports Almanac from Back to the Future 2 a go. Not a book but a magazine. Something different.

[@kayri9659]

meticulous job, bravo. would love to see layflat binding if you make those too. thank you for sharing

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thanks for the idea!

[@jpslaz]

Astoundingly beautiful work, and your cinematography is equally good too! How long did it take you to make the notebook

[@LadyArtemis114]

The Practical Magic book in the movie

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I'll have to look into that one!

[@LadyArtemis114]

@@FourKeysBookArts Great! would love to see it 😊

[@Mochicchino]

♥

[@rex8255]

Smart things I learned from your videos: Do the fancy cover stuff on the BACK first. Just in case of an "oops". You've never explicitly said that, but it's why I'd do it : ^ )

[@sanddagger36]

9:32 I only just realized you were left handed when you were writing at the beginning of this project.

[@RamonaReichelt]

Hi there. I saw a book in Indiana Jones Part 1. It's a big leather book with huge buckle. Maybe that's something for you. I'd love to see how you do the buckles. Thanks for your fantastic Videos.

[@s.leemccauley7302]

👍 you have alsays turned quality work. I have no doubt yku will make a great replica notdbook except yours will be Better.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

I hope so too!

[@lindaheath784]

Beautiful! I would like to know how to put gold print on a book cover.

[@sherryhudson7812]

I love watching you work..a true craftsman. I'm curious why you applied the glue to the paper rather than the cover with putting it together.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Gluing out the paper ensures the adhesive has full coverage and that it goes only where it needs to be. Applying it to the cover would be almost impossible to keep neat around the edges. Also, the paper stretches a bit when wet, then contracts again as it dries, which tends to pull the covers in towards the book. Doing the opposite could warp the boards outward. Thanks for the question!

[@sherryhudson7812]

Ah, thank you for the very complete answer..very helpful!

[@neuro518]

How about a replica of the Necronomicon. That would be a hoot.

[@panguin75]

The journals from Gravity Falls!

[@aresaurelian]

Well done. Exactly what I expected to see. This was a success.

[@DavidThompson-vn6vl]

Excellent set of vidoes, keep up the great work. Would you consider doing a replica of Bilbo Baggins journal from the Hobbit/LOTR?

[@grahamparr3933]

What are your plans for the notebooks, diary or some sort of journal of daily work🤔

[@ernestobarrera2927]

Great job! I enjoyed quite a lot this project. Just a question. Shouldn't the blotting and the barrier paper be placed in reverse order? Regards

[@FourKeysBookArts]

A valid observation. I am using the barrier paper to both reduce moisture transfer as well as a release paper should there be any excess glue squeeze out. It's not entirely moisture-proof anyway, so the blotter paper absorbs any excess moisture that creeps through the barrier paper. If I put the blotter directly against the pastedown there's a chance it could get glued firmly into the book, which would be a mess. A perfect solution I suppose would be a release paper against the pastedown, then a blotting paper, and then another moisture barrier against the book. But too much stuff under the cover in the press can strain the spine, so it's a balancing act really. Thanks for the great question!

[@ernestobarrera2927]

@@FourKeysBookArts That makes a lot of sense. Thank you for such a detailed reply.

[@RaymondClarke-ye6bw]

How about trying to make a Indiana Jones Grail Diary that Sean had in the movie

[@carlpeberdy9086]

Wonderful stuff as ever - I've never come across anything like that ebony folder, if there is anything you could add about it, I'd be most grateful. I might try making one from boxwood, but is there any reason that you didn't use one of your brass tools? Cheers!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Like so many of my tools I made the ebony folder myself. I went with that mainly because of the width of line it made, and the very gentle curve of the working end, which helped to avoid digging in to the cloth. I made a total of three of these notebook replicas and used the ebony folder to do all the tooling, and it held up exceptionally well. I did try my brass tool in my early tests but the line was a bit too wide, and it did seem to dig in, to disastrous results. Boxwood would likely be a good option for such a tool, as my understanding that boxwood is quite dense. Thank you for the great question!

[@carlpeberdy9086]

@@FourKeysBookArts Thanks for the detailed reply, especially the curve and warning about digging in. I'll give it a bash!

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

I know this was ages ago, but how about the Winter Soldier notebook from the Captain America movies, the red one with the star that contained the trigger codes?

[@jameswhalen69]

is your waste paper pages from standerdized test books? if so i find that very funny. 21:44

[@beeestuff9819]

how did you come about using flour paste as glue?

[@FourKeysBookArts]

It's a common adhesive in leather binding. It dries very slowly and adds a lot of moisture into the leather, which makes it more flexible. Thanks for the question!

[@beeestuff9819]

@@FourKeysBookArts thank you for teaching me something new!

[@preciadocr1ss]

Can you bind a Bible?

[@sethporter4928]

How about Journal Number 3 from Disney’s Gravity Falls show?

[@lillybell2472]

beautiful Are you going to sell them?

[@FourKeysBookArts]

In fact these were for a commission, so they're already sold.

[@lillybell2472]

@@FourKeysBookArts 😯

[@bernadettecros855]

When did you make two😮❤?