Making a Handmade Book - Part 1

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2019
  • In this video I take you through the first steps of hand-binding a book. I begin by tearing down large sheets of paper, then folding them into signatures, piercing sewing holes, cutting the linen tapes, waxing the thread, and finally sewing the book block.
    Subsequent videos will detail gluing the book block, backing, trimming and rounding, and casing in. Thank you for watching!
    Part 1.5 - Endpapers and Trimming: • Making a Handmade Book... .
    Part 2 - Sewing Three-Color Endbands: • Making a Handmade Book...
    Part 3 - Making the Case: • Making A Handmade Book...
    Part 4 - Applying the Leather: • Making A Handmade Book...
    Part 5 - Marbled Paper & Casing In: • Making A Handmade Book...
    List of Materials
    - 120 gsm drawing paper
    - Linen 25/3 thread
    - Linen sewing tape
    - Beeswax
    List of Tools
    - Bone Folder
    - Punching Cradle
    - Awl
    - Scissors
    - Sewing Needle
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    All music was composed and performed by Poor Inked Endings. Listen here: noisetrade.com/poorinkedendin...
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Komentáře • 370

  • @lillybell2472
    @lillybell2472 Před 3 lety +871

    Beautiful Skill. My best friend from Scotland started learning Book Binding when she was 12. She did that all here life. I wish she was still with us to see this. She would have loved the video. Thank you for sharing.

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 3 lety +124

      I'm glad the video evoked fond memories for you. Thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @peikuo1206
      @peikuo1206 Před 2 lety +18

      This comment is beautiful!

    • @Delulu_memes
      @Delulu_memes Před 2 lety +17

      i remake paper and i am 12🤭 😌

    • @user-yj5jd9rf6x
      @user-yj5jd9rf6x Před 2 lety +4

      @@Delulu_memes you are goood ❤

    • @Delulu_memes
      @Delulu_memes Před 2 lety +4

      @@user-yj5jd9rf6x thanku❤️

  • @renatoalcides5104
    @renatoalcides5104 Před 3 lety +104

    I respect somebody that takes the time to show the glass collection at the window... only good things can come out of that...

  • @Minecraftian7448
    @Minecraftian7448 Před 3 lety +538

    “So I made a novel ...”
    “Don’t you mean wrote?”
    “No...”

  • @crazylifeofmine293
    @crazylifeofmine293 Před 3 měsíci +5

    My mother's an aspiring writer. Her works are truly incredible, but we're not financially ready enough to publish them officially. I really want her stories to be published in hardcopies, and it breaks my heart to see even though we all want it so bad we unfortunately need to have more patience. So until that happens, I want to do something really special for her. That's why I'm here, trying to learn bits and bobs from this wonderful craftsmanship through as many tutorials as I can. Once I'm bit more confident, I shall print her stories one by one at home, and bind the pages together and try my best for it to look lovely and strong. And I'll give it to her, hopefully on her birthday this year in May! Thank you for posting these detailed and absolutely magnificent videos and walk throughs, I'm learning so much and I'm looking forward to making the very first of my own! Have a beautiful day❤️❤️❤️

    • @Jebrill
      @Jebrill Před 3 měsíci +2

      That's sweet of you. Maybe give self publishing a shot, Lulu, Amazon kdp ... etc

    • @crazylifeofmine293
      @crazylifeofmine293 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@Jebrill Thanks sm! Oh that's a wonderful idea! I'm not familiar with the procedure entirely but I'll definitely look into it, thank you sm for the idea!❤️❤️❤️

  • @molly3057
    @molly3057 Před 3 lety +477

    This was so relaxing to watch! I’ve been wanting a new journal. Maybe instead of buying one, I’ll try my best to make one!

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 3 lety +57

      Totally worth doing!

    • @lynzjane10
      @lynzjane10 Před 3 lety +5

      Amazing 😻

    • @kappa6842
      @kappa6842 Před 3 lety +7

      How'd it go dude? Im sure it looks lovely

    • @karl810
      @karl810 Před 3 lety +5

      if its a one off book I'd recommend buying a handmade journal off eBay or Etsy instead, cheaper than the tools and supplies you'll need and you're supporting a small buisness, if its just for the experience though look for a local bookbinding class.

    • @user-lz2sz6fy1u
      @user-lz2sz6fy1u Před 2 lety +1

      @@karl810 how can i buy one?

  • @quietone2273
    @quietone2273 Před 2 lety +21

    I have been waiting 11 years to find an answer as to how to honor my father’s letters, journals, diaries, “snippets” as he called his jottings. All found in an old suitcase after he passed, unknown to his children. He was a craftsman, like Dennis, and as sad as it is that he is not alive to go on this journey with me, I am able to labor in love a book such as what Dennis is making, I am not alone. Right now I am going through each video while taking notes. My sewing/craft room is cleared out completely of distractions, as I begin this exciting adventure. I hope others will follow me with their thoughts, and Dennis has promised to be there for me also. I cannot thank you enough for that! Life is good!

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety +3

      It sounds like an amazing project and I'm glad to have give some inspiration!😊

  • @BinarySecond
    @BinarySecond Před 2 měsíci +2

    After seeing your Dune part 1 I really wanted to see more of your work

  • @carrieolson3352
    @carrieolson3352 Před 3 lety +111

    May be one of the most beautiful videos I’ve watched. I would love to learn to do this well. I have many electronic books, but I love holding a physical book in my hand. Gorgeous...

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 3 lety +9

      Thank you so much! And I do agree that real books are better!

  • @johng932
    @johng932 Před 4 lety +100

    Love the attention to detail in craftsmanship and in the camera work.

  • @philbosset2390
    @philbosset2390 Před 2 lety +3

    Bravo à tous les artisans relieurs sans qui nous n’aurions plus ces merveilleux livres qui nous suivent plaises tant

  • @Samicat476
    @Samicat476 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I took bookbinding as an elective in college when I was training to be a jeweler. The sounds of the paper folding and the feel of a bone folder running over the seam can't be beat! Easily one of my favorite hobbies. You're obviously incredibly skilled at what you do, and that's lovely to see!

  • @quinaip1131
    @quinaip1131 Před rokem +1

    I respect somebody that takes the time to show the glass collection at the window... only good things can come out of that

  • @kjmav10135
    @kjmav10135 Před 2 lety +23

    I stumbled on this beautiful handmade book series, and watched the whole thing straight through. Mesmerising, fascinating, and what a stunning result.

  • @michaelciccone2194
    @michaelciccone2194 Před 2 lety +1

    Books are my friends. Always had a nice library....no internet can compare!

  • @-pratiksha
    @-pratiksha Před 2 lety +6

    After watching a tons of videos i finally found the one that suits me! Finally i am able to bind my book. Thank You So Much!
    A very helpful video indeed.

  • @shahfa7360
    @shahfa7360 Před 3 lety +8

    I love the sound when you cutting the paper

  • @drewlietz4261
    @drewlietz4261 Před 2 lety +2

    This is craftsmanship. A true artist.

  • @bolatagane_tukss
    @bolatagane_tukss Před 2 lety +1

    music sounds like a romantic chapter❤
    book lover right here❤❤

  • @houdhoudart5419
    @houdhoudart5419 Před 3 lety +13

    I'm fond of this Art 💓💓💓💓 it's so relaxing

  • @chelsiewilliams3930
    @chelsiewilliams3930 Před 2 lety +4

    This video helped me a lot....I tend to learn better just by seeing, than when someone is describing every single step. I don't know why, but those scissors you use has my attention....like they have created a lot....have a story behind them. Thank you for your video.

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety

      I also learn best by watching, so you're not alone! Thanks for watching.😊

  • @PRAKASH-cm1vo
    @PRAKASH-cm1vo Před 2 lety +11

    Even without speaking a word , you made a wonderful tutorial! Really it's worth watching.
    I learned it through this video.
    Great !
    I already subscribed
    Thank you

  • @occidere13
    @occidere13 Před 3 lety +26

    I probably shouldn't try to do this while it's almost my exam week

  • @deetrvl4life875
    @deetrvl4life875 Před 6 měsíci

    I like this one, too. Very simple, and easy to follow. It's the kind that of video that a person can just Watch and Do, right along with you. The fact that CZcams (well, premium) has the option to slow down a video then I can pause it whenever I need to, in order to DO the step I am watching, I love it! So after watching all of your most recents I decided to go back and watch them all from the beginning (as I try to create my own little masterpieces, haha)! Thanks again!

  • @kelleychandler367
    @kelleychandler367 Před 2 lety +1

    I've been trying for days to find a video that I can actually understand and go along with in this one is the only one that has worked thank you so much just letting you know I appreciate it

  • @MsMaycarvalho
    @MsMaycarvalho Před 2 lety +3

    So beautiful to watch. I would love to learn how to make it! Beautiful, very very beautiful and full of peace and love!

  • @gileadsfinest3729
    @gileadsfinest3729 Před rokem

    This is so amazing! I’d love to try this out and hopefully it comes out as gorgeous as hers ❤

  • @joanroberts9801
    @joanroberts9801 Před rokem +2

    Astounding craftsmanship and skill! Surely the end result is priceless. So very well done, and a joy to watch. Thank you!

  • @theresaheidt8815
    @theresaheidt8815 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you! I am so excited to try this soon! What a lovely simple video that shows the true art of a hand sewn binding!

  • @literallyjane
    @literallyjane Před 2 lety +2

    This is so soothing to watch. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @Jessica__3578
    @Jessica__3578 Před 3 lety +5

    You do really hard work, I really really appreciate you and your hard work may god give you long live and happiness 😀💖

  • @UncleBuck3t
    @UncleBuck3t Před rokem

    once i'm done with my novel i intend to hand bind an extra special copy for my grandmother

  • @r.mercado9737
    @r.mercado9737 Před rokem

    Stunning and outstanding!

  • @igor_berozko
    @igor_berozko Před 3 lety +21

    please take a video of the detailed assembly fit on which you made holes in the paper

  • @hilyaniikela4496
    @hilyaniikela4496 Před 3 lety +11

    I illustrated a book while I was 12 I didn't have much money , I bought a book for 5 dollars and started drawing , I'm 13 now and I posted the video on CZcams and I think I'm not buying another book again 😆😆😆😆

  • @Blue-dm1os
    @Blue-dm1os Před 4 měsíci

    I followed your videos to make a sketchbook for both personal sketches and my school exam project, they turned out lovely. I really love your work 👍

  • @nelda7071360
    @nelda7071360 Před rokem

    I'm going to try this so I can keep track of swaps and wishes in FB groups

  • @landendzelis3757
    @landendzelis3757 Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely stunning video

  • @cheliae8560
    @cheliae8560 Před 7 měsíci

    So beautiful! And the video was beautiful too!

  • @zelink1
    @zelink1 Před 4 lety +5

    Best tutorial/ASMR video EVER! 😍

  • @ismann9148
    @ismann9148 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome. Thank you.

  • @DellaDykeborn
    @DellaDykeborn Před 2 lety +3

    You are very skilled too so these without using clips to keep the pages from slipping. I am using recycled packing paper and it's a bit fluffy from wrinkles, and that may be why I'm having trouble wrestling with it. Some binding clips do help me and your video is super helpful. This is a wonderful meditative multi-step process.
    Oh, I see that I've been missing knots!

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! You might try pressing your packing paper under some heavy weights for a few days to try to flatten out some of the wrinkles. I hope that helps!

  • @heatherlieaudio8295
    @heatherlieaudio8295 Před rokem

    beautiful to watch

  • @najlabadi160
    @najlabadi160 Před 2 lety +7

    This so beautiful and amazing I always wanted to make my own book so I will try it!! Thanks for the video its great 👍

  • @JohnMiller-zr8pl
    @JohnMiller-zr8pl Před rokem

    Nicely done!

  • @michaelciccone2194
    @michaelciccone2194 Před 2 lety

    Reminds of my days in my great grandfather's garage. But I was dissecting 🐸🐸frogs!

  • @jayjoshifpc
    @jayjoshifpc Před 4 měsíci

    Its so relaxing to watch such craftmanship. Thanks a lot. I would like to try it but stitching was not shot end to end. Hope you make more videos explaining this stitching method.

  • @lady_bird2244
    @lady_bird2244 Před 3 lety +4

    thank you for master-class :)

  • @karlkramer7687
    @karlkramer7687 Před 3 lety +128

    *Doesn't use a frame*
    *Doesn't pull through each hole, just poke, poke, and THEN pull threads???*
    "What an unbridled maniac."
    *Continues eating tortilla chips*

    • @carrieolson3352
      @carrieolson3352 Před 3 lety +5

      This made me laugh out loud. Thx....lol...

    • @joepete1312
      @joepete1312 Před 3 lety +3

      What a strange yet beautifully confident comment...

  • @phanbuihuu3787
    @phanbuihuu3787 Před 3 lety +7

    I think this is a traditional way of binding a book. I like it very much. I wanted to learn about it long time ago. Thank you so much for your tutorial clip. Step by step you slowly show everyone the way of stapling the quire of paper together. I wonder if you could possibly show me how to bind the quire one with the quire tow and so on. I would like to know how the quire one is bound with one another. I have some old book and I am sure I will rebound them soon in the way you show publicly. Thank you.

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety

      You're very welcome! You could try watching my video other video here, which shows the sewing in detail. czcams.com/video/Wy3cGFmXS_Q/video.html Thanks!

  • @arpadbato1460
    @arpadbato1460 Před 2 lety +1

    Nagyon köszönöm! Thank You very much!

  • @unknownalaska622
    @unknownalaska622 Před 2 lety +1

    Talent

  • @MF-rp9ox
    @MF-rp9ox Před rokem

    This is the job for me.

  • @JMCatron
    @JMCatron Před 4 měsíci

    In some of your other videos, you did this super cool thing where the explainy bits were in the subtitles. What are the odds we can get that again for this series?

  • @Barbara-sg9qc
    @Barbara-sg9qc Před 3 lety +5

    love the video!!! i gonna make my book right now

  • @r.mercado9737
    @r.mercado9737 Před rokem

    I really like your vids! I’m learning much. Semper Fi

  • @byronrhodes1659
    @byronrhodes1659 Před 3 lety +11

    This is amazing! Love it! Your filming is fantastic too!

  • @bhaumikanirban
    @bhaumikanirban Před rokem

    You are creative I wish I could make a book like yours

  • @user-qf2jc5nk7l
    @user-qf2jc5nk7l Před 2 lety +2

    Oh that's wonderful

  • @ollieandoreo6881
    @ollieandoreo6881 Před 2 lety +1

    a labour of love

  • @londonhodnet4079
    @londonhodnet4079 Před 2 lety +1

    That was wonderful, thank you

  • @consideringorthodoxy5495
    @consideringorthodoxy5495 Před 3 lety +3

    would love to see someone do this, but handwriting a book.

  • @elena_vega
    @elena_vega Před 3 lety +32

    hello, what you put on the spine of the book along with the stitching is some kind of fabric? The same thing happens to me in part 2 of these videos, I don't know what materials you use.
    ps Excellent work, very admirable.

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 3 lety +17

      The book is sewn on two linen tapes and the fabric along the spine is called mull. Thanks for watching!

  • @buithang9819
    @buithang9819 Před 2 lety +1

    I like how you made a book.

  • @memejelow6173
    @memejelow6173 Před 2 lety +1

    Sweet I like it

  • @ReginaCordoba
    @ReginaCordoba Před 2 lety +1

    New subscriber! I love everything art and crafting too!

  • @user-km6zi5rm1y
    @user-km6zi5rm1y Před 2 lety +16

    What do you call that wood thing where it will keep the paper align while your punching it with awl

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety +6

      It's called a piercing cradle. I show how to make one from an old book cover in this video: czcams.com/video/5EDB1ZXTvPY/video.html

    • @mspooner
      @mspooner Před 2 lety

      @@FourKeysBookArts Oooh! I mostly make my own sketchbooks for my own gratification and I always wondered how I was supposed to get my pierces aligned through the signatures--piercing them flat on my cutting mat isn't fool-proof

  • @andregatinhobrancomiau

    How can anyone not like it, in such a beautiful video? It comes from those who don't know how to do the same, and they are envious. They are poor people 😪😒🙄

  • @lisajarvis3820
    @lisajarvis3820 Před 2 lety +1

    I ❤️ your cradle!!

  • @DyfrigGriffiths
    @DyfrigGriffiths Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi there, bit confused here sorry haha When you cut the large sheets into more manageable sizes you then fold them over but then after the 1st fold you turn them so that the fold is now at the top then fold them again. Doesn't that now leave you with a 2 layer page with a fold at the top? Sorry if I missed something I'm re-watching while I make a book following your videos.
    Thanks again! Stunning work!

  • @hellopicatchu3790
    @hellopicatchu3790 Před 3 lety +3

    So charming

  • @0_Itsme_0
    @0_Itsme_0 Před 2 lety +1

    hi this is a really useful thing thankfull im trying to learn book binding and im 10

  • @odinhernandez2031
    @odinhernandez2031 Před 3 lety +5

    I agree with Lisa Jones

  • @yematosan8837
    @yematosan8837 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful wark brother 👍👍👍

  • @nalinisudhakar5383
    @nalinisudhakar5383 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good job u are doing

  • @rituparna6133
    @rituparna6133 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks a lot

  • @michaeldinlogic144
    @michaeldinlogic144 Před rokem

    I wish can have these powerful skills

  • @burakdalklc885
    @burakdalklc885 Před rokem +2

    I have just started to Book Binding and made my first notebook. It has lots of mistakes (but anyway, it is so special for me). After watching your video I recognised some of them (I am learning in the same way as your's), and learned practical tools. For example I have just bought an awl but it is a bit hard to use for me and it makes large holes. And now I am planning to buy a Punching Cradle :) Thank you for sharing these all. It seems like I will spend lots of time in your youtube channel :) Lots of love from Turkey.

    • @e8dazawk61
      @e8dazawk61 Před 11 měsíci

      Do you know anything on the waxed used over the paper in the last video

    • @burakdalklc885
      @burakdalklc885 Před 11 měsíci

      @@e8dazawk61 Sorry I couldn't understand. Do you mean the glue?

    • @e8dazawk61
      @e8dazawk61 Před 11 měsíci

      @burakdalklc885 no on the last video part 4 or part 5 the cover page of the book shows the wax bar being rolled on the book cover paper. Is that wax bar available for purchase

    • @burakdalklc885
      @burakdalklc885 Před 11 měsíci

      @@e8dazawk61 Ok I understood. As I know that wax is for agate burnisher to slip easily on marbling. Agate burnisher is used to make the marbling smoother, shinier and more protected. I don't know the wax he's using but we use regular solid soap for this purpose.

  • @hasnaaelmassaoudi1610
    @hasnaaelmassaoudi1610 Před 2 lety +2

    Oh so amazing i will try to make one too i love this craft ❤😍

  • @sushantrajputvlogs0001
    @sushantrajputvlogs0001 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing👍👍

  • @laminator6995
    @laminator6995 Před 2 lety +2

    IT’S D&D TIME!

  • @Banksmichelle
    @Banksmichelle Před rokem

    Awesome

  • @smc8291
    @smc8291 Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant Bro that's weary
    Nice🙂🤩🤩

  • @minsung7060
    @minsung7060 Před 3 lety +2

    So cute 💗💗.

  • @solutionstation8411
    @solutionstation8411 Před 3 lety +6

    Let's promote each others' creativity

  • @kitchenworker446
    @kitchenworker446 Před 3 lety +57

    I did enjoy watching this however I found it a bit frustrating as a lot of the time I couldn't see what you were doing as your hand was in the way. I hope you don't mind a little criticism of an otherwise very beautiful video.

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 3 lety +41

      I couldn’t agree more! This was filmed without retakes and so the shots I got were what went into the video, and it’s hard to keep the hands out of the way with such work. But I’m more conscious of the video quality now, and will work on my filming techniques. I’m glad you found some enjoyment in the final result!

    • @kitchenworker446
      @kitchenworker446 Před 3 lety +7

      @@FourKeysBookArts yes, as i said it was still enjoyable.

    • @willarcher2356
      @willarcher2356 Před 3 lety

      You could try a forward overhead camera view.

  • @godsdaughterwinnie3375

    Wawooo this is cool, good job sir, i would like to learn from you,

  • @dcamp78Utube
    @dcamp78Utube Před rokem +1

    Great video, but would be helpful to explain what you are doing and why you are doing it. Especially for students seeing this.
    Thanks.

  • @alexandregoncalves6066
    @alexandregoncalves6066 Před 3 lety +2

    awesome

  • @bellayang7289
    @bellayang7289 Před 2 lety +3

    Eye:making this book is super easy huh🙄
    Brain:let's do it
    Hand : sorry guys😅

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety

      😄Too true! Thankfully the hands can learn after enough reps.

    • @bellayang7289
      @bellayang7289 Před 2 lety

      @@FourKeysBookArts Can u plzz pin my above message..

  • @Chtlie
    @Chtlie Před rokem

    lovley

  • @Shareejhunter
    @Shareejhunter Před rokem

    I LOVVVVVVE to make a book

  • @theweakobey
    @theweakobey Před rokem +2

    Hello, Do you have any sugestions on how one may cut the pages of the book to be even without the special tooling?

  • @indiadockery5809
    @indiadockery5809 Před 27 dny

    How do you know how long the thread needs to be for threading the pages together? I'm guessing to cut as much excess as possible but if there's a trick do tell! Very beautiful and helpful video (:

  • @maorzion6472
    @maorzion6472 Před rokem

    Amazing presentation! What kind of glue do you use? Also, what kind of thread for the sewing?

  • @henriettekulpas7759
    @henriettekulpas7759 Před rokem

    Love the way this video shows all the angles and details! But is there somewhere instructions or smth, where are all the measurements etc ? :)

  • @uxb1112
    @uxb1112 Před 2 lety +1

    Some videos on how you made all the wooden tools like the press and the hole making holder would be nice

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety +1

      Noted!

    • @uxb1112
      @uxb1112 Před 2 lety

      @@FourKeysBookArts also, what is the tool that you use for polishing the beeswax on the end papers called? Did you make it and if so is there a video of it's manufacture? Thank you for your time and attention.

  • @fluorescentblack4336
    @fluorescentblack4336 Před 2 lety +4

    Wonderful video! Hopefully this will inspire people to pick this art up adn stop it dying out. Do you ever just put the whole block in a vice and cut the sewing holes or is there a reson you prefer the template?

    • @FourKeysBookArts
      @FourKeysBookArts  Před 2 lety +1

      Using a saw to make the holes is a valid method, though I find it can be hard to do neatly. If you saw too deep the cuts will show through on the inside. Thanks for the great question!

  • @chandragopinadh8518
    @chandragopinadh8518 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow super👍👍, I'm also gonna make mine too

  • @hijabigirlrafiya
    @hijabigirlrafiya Před 4 lety +3

    AWESOME.

  • @lynzjane10
    @lynzjane10 Před 3 lety +2

    I am trying now