The "Passage" Journal Collection - A Bookbinding Making Video of Four Leather Bound Journals

The Passage Journals are a humble set of small blank books in a bit exotic square format. Each is an object devoted to be of service to its owner, built portable and attractive to the eye. A true object of craft and a temple for your writings.
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[@cursedkari]

These are so unbelievably beautiful. I so wished I had the money to buy them. One day I will buy everything you make!

[@Stopan]

Thank you so much! Sounds like a wonderful plan! I wish us both such prosperity!

[@colinsmith6116]

Another piece of your good work Stopan.

[@poshblades2112]

Your books are inspirational

[@Stopan]

Thank you!

[@KariMat_15]

Such a great work! And such an interesting headband technique. Thank oh for sharing your process with us

[@realLWD]

These books are so beautiful and exquisite. You have truly inspired me. I see now that books are architecture. :)

[@Stopan]

They are! The underlying structure is very important. Glad you like them!

[@butternugget7961]

Love your videos! I can’t wait until the day that I have enough money to commission a book ❤️

[@Stopan]

Thank you! I'm available to be of service, whenever you feel ready!

[@seariousjones]

I folded my first lot of pages for my first book from my first bookbinding kit while (listening) to your video! Thank you for the inspiration. Your (and your dad;'s) books, jewelry, pens and ink wells are works of art! Much love

[@Stopan]

Sounds like a very fun time! Thank you!

[@cadykyst1234]

Lovely work 💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@strrb8578]

Hi stopan, first off I need to say that I'm so grateful for your presence on youtube and your amazing, super informative (and soothing) videos. You are a huge inspiration for me. I've made my first journal 6 years ago and it's so shit but I love it so much. I've fallen in love with the slow process of traditionnal bookbinding and have decided to finally get into it seriously, partly thanks to you. It's stressful to invest so much money into the tools and materials, without guarantee that I'll be any good. But your videos just give me hope that making a beautiful book is all about care. And god dammit your designs are so pretty... I want to produce books as gorgeous as yours one day and I just dream it could become my job. If you'd allow me I need to ask a question that I haven't found a precise answer for : when it comes to stamping & carving goat leather, what things are important ? I read somewhere that it absolutely needs to be a vegetable tanning, otherwise it's stuffed with oils and wax. Does that guarantee that the leather will be good then ? Or are there other aspects I should look for ? What do you do when choosing yours ? Again, thanks a lot for what you do and have a wonderfull week

[@Stopan]

Hello, Esther and thank you for the kind words! Wishing you best of luck with your endeavour! I have addressed your questions before in a couple of places. Firstly you can check out my article on starting out with bookbinding here: www.iostopan.com/considering-bookbinding-a-short-first-step-guide/ Secondly, I made a video dedicated to the topic of leather in July, last year. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2acZZyDj7yjarM Thank you again!

[@jamesaritchie1]

Amazing. Stunningly beautiful.

[@Stopan]

Many thanks!

[@vinnynicola6292]

So much quality in every aspect, well done!

[@sssstarboardvenus]

Your work is beautiful, I find it so fascinating to watch you create these little books! Thank you stopan!!

[@Stopan]

You are welcome! Thank you too!

[@AlittleSprite]

Beautiful books. My dream is to one day own one of your dip pens to create beautiful ink art with. ❤️❤️

[@tictactoe325]

Exquisite.

[@SVENofKY]

Beautiful!! Really amazing to see how those are made with such meticulous attention to detail!!!

[@Stopan]

Thank you, as always, Sven! One of these is actually like a smaller brother of your journal, as they were once from the same long signature. The longer half was made into a Cottage Journal and the shorter into a Passage one.

[@Khether0001]

I heard from many KZbinrs that Patreon may give you a better revenue than the Join system on KZbin, maybe it is worth to check it too

[@younghaklee3287]

Where did you learn this amazing book making skill at first time? I really wanna learn that skill

[@scr5051]

aprendo mucho great channel

[@louisedelarue7276]

It was really really really wonderful! All the process and work to create this journal and the others is so interesting and relaxing to watch°u°

[@Stopan]

Thank you so much!

[@allanblack8635]

Long time fan! @stopan what is that tool your using at 18:05 ? What is its purpose? Sine? Like flat surface burnishing?

[@Stopan]

Hello, Allan and thank you very much! It is called a polishing iron and is used to polish the surface of the leather and even out any irregularities of the tooling. It is usually heated on a stove, much like the brass decorative tools.

[@mattleedham]

My friend, I recently subscribed and am so inspired by your work. Absolutely stunning creations. Quick question - I’m a previous video you were using a nipping press - Robertbuilt I believe. I think it’s behind you in the beginning of this video. I’ve searched for it online with no luck - can you point me in the direction of the manufacturer?

[@Stopan]

Thank you very much, Matt! I get that question a lot. These presses are very elusive and I consider myself lucky to have one. There is almost no information of this mysterious Robert, nor does he have a website of any kind. I stumbled upon this press on eBay on coincidence. Sometimes they pop up, I recommend searching regularly or setting up some kind of notification. Some people on bookbinding Facebook groups know the man personally I think, you can check there too. Best of luck!

[@mattleedham]

@@Stopan haha, the mystery makes me want it even more! Anyway, thanks for the response and keep up the great work.

[@Stopan]

@@mattleedham Good luck on your hunt! 😄 I hope you find one. I recommend it wholeheartedly!

[@larrybohlken147]

I already miss your mustache

[@Stopan]

It's being cultivated, as we speak! The beard is just a disguise.

[@severinamileva5245]

Здравей! От известно време започнах да се интересувам от правене на книги .Наскоро се престраших да опитам и мисля ,че това е моето място ....просто почвам и се губя далеч от всичко и всички. Твоите видеа ми помагат да отида в моя си свят.Но не знам толкова много неща -как да обработва кожата ,как да я избирам,какво лепило да ползвам ит.н...Видеата не са достатъчни ,а и няма майстор от ,който да "крада" техника...Ако знаеш как бих могла да се запиша на уроци или курс ,или литература по въпроса ще съм ти много благодарна..Видеата ти са повече от вдъхновяващи

[@ayanamadelyn574]

10:43 has the best 😍💋 💝💖❤️