Handcrafting a Large Sketchbook for Painting ⟡ Calming ASMR Bookbinding

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
  • Thank you to my patrons for making this video possible! ♡
    This is the biggest sketchbook I've made so far! Big books are a bit intimidating because there's a higher chance the cover boards will bow. Also, they're more awkward to work with due to their size and weight. I'm really glad it turned out well. I used 160 gsm Fabriano Accademia paper in A3 size for the signatures and assembled the book using long stitch binding. If I made this again, I would space out the signatures slightly further apart and maybe reduce the number of sheets per signature as page turning feels a bit stiff.
    0:00 Lucy gets settled
    0:23 Folding signatures
    2:07 Cutting spine board
    3:33 Measuring and cutting spine cloth
    4:24 Assembling the cover
    7:14 Gluing decorative paper
    10:34 Gluing endpapers
    13:34 Creating punching guide
    14:35 Punching holes
    16:51 Sewing long stitch
    25:19 Completed sketchbook
    26:05 Beauty shots
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Komentáře • 68

  • @bittermelonbindery
    @bittermelonbindery  Před rokem +12

    If you want a comprehensive guide on beginner bookbinding, my new book is coming out on December 5, 2023! Every preorder gets a bonus ebook with extra content. Go to my website for preorder links: www.bittermelonbindery.com

  • @shakawatshawon6031
    @shakawatshawon6031 Před rokem +32

    Can we just appreciate how well and beautifully she binds and create sketch books 🤌🏼✨

  • @bethcrane5780
    @bethcrane5780 Před rokem +13

    What a joy it would be for a watercolor artist to receive this beautiful, beautiful sketchbook. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @graceverissimo6332
    @graceverissimo6332 Před rokem +9

    ....binding the signatures directly into the cover spine.... thats amazing😮😮❤❤❤

  • @alexday7905
    @alexday7905 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Can’t say enough about your channel. I’m an author. I use shaving brushes, hammer dies, pizza boxes. I’m just a beginner.

  • @lenanana8
    @lenanana8 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow, I never thought you could do a long stitch variation on a hardcover! That's so cool! Your sketchbook is so elegant and classy, I love it.

  • @Intenzity
    @Intenzity Před rokem +6

    Wow. A piece of art in itself. Amazing work.

  • @KizetteandTotoro
    @KizetteandTotoro Před rokem +7

    It is so beautiful. I paint, and I really wish I could afford one of your unique creations. Your channel has deservedly grown so much in such short time. Congratulations. Your skills have truly reached soaring highs. You’ve worked so hard for it. I hope you continue to post. I was hooked to your channel from the beginning. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sallyweiner4180
    @sallyweiner4180 Před měsícem

    Love your videos and especially your studio supervisor ❤

  • @toshirok4481
    @toshirok4481 Před rokem +4

    Τhank you! Clear, tidy, precise instruction, perfect timing, harmonious!

  • @atamaria43
    @atamaria43 Před rokem +6

    Una maravilla de Sketchbook, la encuadernación del lomo con la costura es espectacular, 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @M3DU5A
    @M3DU5A Před rokem +6

    What an absolutely beautiful binding ❤

  • @user-pu9zg7un1r
    @user-pu9zg7un1r Před rokem +6

    The angled stitching on the outside makes a really lovely addition to this cover bound book. So gorgeous. A couple of questions for you from a very novice bookbinder... did you design the stitch pattern yourself? Also, I noticed that you didn't guillotine these pages, were they trimmed before you started stitching or just left to fall where they may after stitching?

  • @janalewis3030
    @janalewis3030 Před rokem +3

    That is a really cool design! Very nice!

  • @karma13612
    @karma13612 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely stunning work! Would you ever consider doing a close-up tutorial on the spine binding? I would love to try it. I enjoy bookbinding and always appreciate learning a new stitch. Thank you!🙋‍♀️❤️👏🧵🪡📚

  • @kathysausen6493
    @kathysausen6493 Před rokem +2

    This was SOO Beautifully done!!!!👏👏

  • @Kdmud
    @Kdmud Před rokem

    Thank you Chanel! As always, so beautiful and inspiring! This is definitely my next project ❤

  • @leslie4421
    @leslie4421 Před rokem +3

    Amazing and such beautiful craftsmanship. 🤩

  • @lunaportia989
    @lunaportia989 Před rokem +1

    This is so relaxing and beautiful! 🥰Thank you so much 😍😇

  • @jfredmuggs3586
    @jfredmuggs3586 Před rokem

    Another wonderful and beautiful job - I really like the quiet/no ad format. Once again I like to sketch and this book would make me somewhat nervous to actually use! Thanks for a good video.

  • @idaloo62
    @idaloo62 Před rokem

    Absolutely STUNNING!!! This is my first time visiting your site and I'm so very impressed. Your work is outstanding and I can't wait to give this project a try. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 🪡😊

  • @chrisfiller465
    @chrisfiller465 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful work. Well done.

  • @lindahigham5317
    @lindahigham5317 Před rokem +1

    Good afternoon 🤗 Bitter Melon Bindery 🌹 Totally Awesome Style of Bookbinding Thank you for sharing this video enjoy your week and weekend ahead ☺️🌹💌🦄🤗📚

  • @KatPadmore
    @KatPadmore Před rokem

    aaah this is my dream vid! I'm finishing up my third book all because of your beautiful videos. the first was a soft felt shell with blanket stitch, then a larger scrapbook just like this (my first hardcover- ahh!) and now I'm completing a hardback journal. you are such an amazing teacher, I can't wait to read your book!
    edit: and that STITCHING PATTERN! I'm utterly in love!!! that has to be my next attempt

  • @avislyons3539
    @avislyons3539 Před rokem

    I’m interested in when your book is to be released. I love watching you work and you have inspired me to be more reflective as I do my books.

  • @deborahbloom4624
    @deborahbloom4624 Před rokem

    Now THAT's what I'm talking about! Beautiful to see the stitching on the outside of a case bound book. ❤

    • @clashofclaws1332
      @clashofclaws1332 Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah, i think if its the most of the process, why not to show your creation 😊

  • @AresshaSahiba-cn7ku
    @AresshaSahiba-cn7ku Před rokem +2

    So beautiful I love it

  • @ericadiaz7349
    @ericadiaz7349 Před 11 měsíci

    Simple, rustic, yet beautiful

  • @holyshiftperformance
    @holyshiftperformance Před rokem

    Awesome work.

  • @beesinthelavender
    @beesinthelavender Před rokem +2

    Have you ever used adhesive vinyl paper on a book cover? I picked some up today and tried it on a scrap of chip board. It went on really nice and smooth. No glue mess.

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před rokem

      No I’ll have to try that. Sounds like a good way of waterproofing covers too.

  • @johnproffitt3272
    @johnproffitt3272 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice job!

  • @mushnik01
    @mushnik01 Před rokem

    Stunning, absolutely stunning… Karen Meltcher ☺️💜

  • @letteringinspira
    @letteringinspira Před rokem +7

    Gente que lindo!! Meu sonho é encontrar alguém que venda sketchbook com gramatura alta. Lindo trabalho ❤

  • @annahdz5807
    @annahdz5807 Před rokem +1

    You are amazing ❤❤❤❤

  • @drleonesse
    @drleonesse Před 8 měsíci

    Very attractive!

  • @oscaropazo3529
    @oscaropazo3529 Před 4 měsíci

    Maravilloso!

  • @tatianawerner2219
    @tatianawerner2219 Před rokem +4

    I love these types of videos!!
    But I am curious, when it comes to the cover; how much space do you typically leave between the spine piece and the cover Panels?

  • @lightbulbnirvana
    @lightbulbnirvana Před rokem

    Most excellent!

  • @nadellecullis8624
    @nadellecullis8624 Před rokem

    Thanks for the fb post, I thought I was already subscribed… I’ve missed you 🤗

  • @mayelicusis5584
    @mayelicusis5584 Před rokem +3

    Muy hermoso ❤❤❤❤

  • @tubevi8643
    @tubevi8643 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing

  • @gwencrable7286
    @gwencrable7286 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful,meticulous work.👍🏾❤️

  • @daphneus69
    @daphneus69 Před rokem

    Votre présentation est efficace , et sobre . j’adore! ❤J’apprécie beaucoup la douceur de votre vidéo . On se retrouve un peu hors du temps et c’est très apaisant . Merci pour ce beau moment de partage .
    Ce serait parfait si on pouvait avoir plus d’informations sur le matériel que vous utilisez, je pense notamment à cette toile (verso et papier recto) que je ne connais pas . Merci pour tout

  • @deborahbloom4624
    @deborahbloom4624 Před rokem

    Lol. When you put down the bed for your dog and she laid down on it, I said, "Good girl!" as if she was my dog and right here in the room with me! 😅

  • @tarzan8575
    @tarzan8575 Před rokem

    I have always wondered if there is a reason why the cover cloth always goes over the spine clothe? I never see anyone do it the other way round.

  • @bethrose8938
    @bethrose8938 Před 10 měsíci

    Love this spine design. Do you pierce all or some of the signatures while sewing? I saw you using an awl now and then.

  • @anonymous83728
    @anonymous83728 Před rokem

    Have you try lay-flat book binding, that perfectly flat when opened?
    And for me i have try it and it's so good but really time consuming and some pages have little tape on it.
    And it's not perfect too because i want it to finish it early and because i want to start using it.

  • @melanieclarice
    @melanieclarice Před 3 měsíci

    Lovely work as always! Where is the painting paper from?

  • @Charlieesk_bookbinder

    Hi, where do you get the book board ? Lovely video

  • @avislyons3539
    @avislyons3539 Před rokem

    I see you put an elastic band on your journals. Could you tell me where you get them?

  • @whiteflower8805
    @whiteflower8805 Před 7 měsíci

    hi
    i love your work.
    what kind of shipboard you use?

  • @francklie6568
    @francklie6568 Před 7 měsíci

    What kind of paper is it and where do you get it? Thanks!

  • @gonecoastalfl
    @gonecoastalfl Před 11 měsíci

    Hello, Can you please tell me where you got the metal strip you used to measure the gap between the cover board and the spine at minute 4:54?

  • @Phyanh
    @Phyanh Před 10 měsíci

    Hello, your notebook is amazing, I love it. Can you tell me what type of paper you cut at 4:11, is it paper or fabric? I want to know the name? Pls ☺️

  • @mariaetheridge8343
    @mariaetheridge8343 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤

  • @Mike-bh7sh
    @Mike-bh7sh Před rokem

    won't the pages tear out/wear out easy with so little actual stitching holding them in?

  • @purehope1684
    @purehope1684 Před rokem

    Giirl you're amazing i get inspired by your video and i learned more about binding books so i get started my project by your ideas so can i do my business with your inspiration videos?

  • @bobdouglas262
    @bobdouglas262 Před rokem +1

    This question is off topic, but is your dog a rescue?

  • @joanpringle-canning2834

    🤗🤗❤❤🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

  • @alexatanasov1658
    @alexatanasov1658 Před 4 měsíci

    That pickle threw me...

  • @lolaadesina5362
    @lolaadesina5362 Před 5 měsíci

    For painting sketchbooks, you should wear gloves cos the oils from your hands will negatively impact the sketchbooks's ability to absorb painting and drawing mediums.