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Posted by MaryZen on Jun 26 ^th 2013 in Crafts, How to

Traditional Japanese bookbinding technique

Posted by MaryZen on Apr 26 ^th 2013 in Crafts, How to

How to: book cover corners

Before you start with the corners you have to make sure all the fibers (in the cardboard and in the fabric) are parallel to the crease. After you have glued your raw cover to the fabric you can start to work with corners. Make sure to leave approx. 2 cm of fabric around the cardboard book cover.

There are two traditional ways to do the corners. In the first one you make an easier cut that’s why its called a “beginner corner”.

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Posted by MaryZen on Mar 26 ^th 2013 in Crafts, How to

Bookbinding tips

How to fold the cardboard.

You will need a ruler and a bone. First, mark the future crease from the inside. Then, keeping the ruler in the same place, start (more…)

Posted by MaryZen on Feb 26 ^th 2013 in Crafts, How to

How to check paper fibers

Have you noticed how rolled paper towels never rip straight down, like you want them to? Ever wondered why?

Correct! Because of the way fibers are aligned in the paper. You can imagine that checking for the fibers in the paper or even cardboard for book covers is extremely important. If done correctly, the fibers will help the book stay flat and will fold easily. If done incorrectly, the fibers in the book may bow or warp it. (more…)

Posted by MaryZen on Jan 26 ^th 2013 in Crafts, How to

How to make simple a booklet

You will need just trimmed and folded paper, non-trimmed thicker cover paper, bookbinder’s bone, string, knife, needle and imagination to customize this super basic design. Note that the soft cover for this design is trimmed after the book is glued & set. (more…)