Book binding types

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These book diagrams show the parts of the print book, different bookbinding types, and step by step instructions on how to bind a book.

Stitches and Sewings for Bookbinding Structures: http://www.guildofbookworkers.org/resources/documents/sewings.pdf

The Internet is full of different types of bookbinding tutorials - some more detailed than others, some written by bookbinders and some by enthusiastic hobbyist. What they usually have in common that they still focus on giving out instructions for one specific project. Today I hope to give you a few

Do you like to make your own mini albums from scratch? If you’re looking for some new ways to make books, check out this comprehensive listing of over 10 book binding techniques. You’ll…

As I noted in my earlier post, today the bindery is often located on the premises of a printing works though traditionally it has been located elsewhere as a separate business. Anyway, wherever it …

How to make a punching cradle (or punching trough or pricking cradle) for bookbinding. Make junk journals and other types of handmade books and scrapbooks with this method for paper crafting and making handmade books.

Fold a Snake Book From One Piece of Paper: This is one of my all time favourite types of books, and it’s one that goes by a couple of different names. When I was at uni studying book binding, we learned this one as a Snake Book, but I’ve also seen it called an Ox Plough book. It’s a slightl…

Book binding fascinates me. It is a bit of a tricky process, but can open up a whole new form of crafting, journaling, or scrapbooking. Here is a bit of basic background on book binding. with a helpful video of the Kettle Stitch. Many people choose mechanical binding for books that they want to […]

One of the most overlooked aspects I see from amateur bookbinders is their choice of adhesives or glue; many of whom rely on PVA as a ‘one-glue-fits-all’ solution. Whilst PVA is a good option for many aspects in bookbinding it almost certainly shouldn’t be used over other more suitable adhesives. Yes, I agree that personal […]