Making a Batch of Upcycled Pocket Notebooks - Easy No-Sew Binding
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- There’s something to be said for always having a handy pocket notebook nearby, whether to jot down sudden inspiration, or just a simple grocery list. I use all manner of interesting papers to make the covers for these handy notebooks, usually recycled from other old books (see my video in upcycling old books here: • Upcycling An Old Book:... )
After experimenting with different types of adhesives to laminate the covers, I finally settled on a professional spray-on adhesive. It works on many types of paper, including glossy or coated ones, and it dries quickly. Most importantly it imparts virtually no moisture into the paper, which prevents curling and warping.
Though I use a variety of professional tools in this video, these notebooks can just as easily be made with everyday tools. A stack of books can stand in for a press, while a sharp utility knife and a steel ruler can, with practice, produce nicely trimmed edges. The size of your stapler somewhat limits the size of notebooks you can make in this style, though I have used a pin to poke staple-holes in notebooks and inserted individual staples by hand. The only limit is your own determination!
I actually filmed this project in the fall of 2020, but only recently rediscovered the footage. I’m glad I was able to put it together in a coherent manner, and I hope you enjoyed this little found gem.
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CZcams recommended this gem to me.....
While watching the explaining process -
1. No music
2. No Nonsense dialogue
3. In-dept analysis of accuracy
4. Videography is top notch as we can see the process without any disturbance and with clear angle
5. Sound clarity
These points are rare to find nowadays....
for EFFORTS and DEDICATION #Respect
And that music while completion was peaceful feeling....
It's like my dopamine was released...
Thank you so much for everything....
Take Care
Keep doing the great work....
Wow, my shopping list just got serious:
Wooden press
Corner cutter
That paper trimmer!
If you find any links and/or price tags to these items I would be interested to know them.
Same! Wow... Someday!
Me too. My dream equipment.
That style of cutter is called a guillotine cutter. You can find them sometimes at junk sales or flea markets. They're not really popular because most people don't need to cut that much paper in one pass. A lot of older ones are cast iron and can be cleaned up pretty easily. As long as the blades aren't chipped or nicked, they can usually be sharpened by one of those mobile knife sharpener folks.
You can get a smaller, handheld corner cutter from a craft store (the style he mentions in the video). Usually they're in the scrapbooking section. They will take longer to do since you can only do a couple of pages at a time, but it's a lot cheaper than buying a piece of specialist equipment.
For the press, I have an old shop vise with large cabinet door panels. It's not as user-friendly as the wood press used in this video, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper and accessible for a lot of people. The best presses are solid oak which makes them fairly expensive. A lot of the ones that used to exist in print shops and stationery stores have pretty much been bought up by antique collectors who like the patina, but have no idea what they do.
I don't know how I got here but I'm so glad I did. Totally mesmerizing. I truly appreciate your craftsmanship.
Indeed.. popped up on my CZcams homepage for some reason. Went to Etsy shop to get a price idea on these books but lo and behold... he is no longer producing them. Oh well... the videos are quite interesting!
I know this is 2yrs old, but so glad I found your page
Oh my goodness, the TOOLS! I need those! The little notebooks are so neat. Well done!
I took a bookmaking workshop many years ago - it was an all day gig. We made a stapled booklet, a triangular folded page book with hard covers, and a hardbound book as well that had 8 signatures of 8 pages each. It was a lovely experience. I still have them... don't know why I couldn't bring myself to use them, actually. People and blank pages are funny.
I love your work. I love your tools and your workshop! What fun! Heaven, really. 💐🙏🏽🤗
How lovely...
"People and blank pages are funny."
I hear you.
It's almost a form of Zen uncluttering, not needing or wanting to change something uncluttered, perfect and pristine.
😊
@charliesmith_ Thank you - I appreciate that. And you're right, leaving something blank and uncluttered... it IS almost like a form of Zen. 😁 THAT'S how I'm going to look at my wont to keep the books I created, rather than just being the pack rat that I am. 🤣 I have too many "collections". 😫😭😅🤣
Watching him slice through the notebooks is SO SATISFYING!!!!
Beautifully produced video. Photography, sound, pace - everything was well done. Your voice is easy to listen to.
Wow! What a video! I could listen to you all day, Mesmerising! Made me want to go into notebook production! 😆😊📚
I don't know how I ended up here. I don't know why I watched the entire video. There was something so satisfying watching you make these notebooks. Nice work!
Awesome! Thank you!
Same here!
👀 all those yummy paper scraps that could be made into handmade paper 🤔 Very nice notebooks.
Fascinating! You have an excellent assortment of heavy-duty tools to create your great designs.
I'm in love with your corner rounder. That is the coolest tool I've seen.
I really like the overall look of the notebooks, and seeing the process was a lot more interesting than I was expecting - I was having 'a nice cup of tea' and this was an excellent accompaniment - and less calories than a biscuit!
Glad you enjoyed it - cheers!
That is a SERIOUS paper cutter! Dang! I loved watching this video. Very satisfying. 😊❤
You took the words out of my mouth 😂👍🏾
Actually, this is exactly how I’m going to make my own yearly planner books from now on because the ones I’ve seen lately are Hella expensive even more than the regular post Covid highway robbery of everything else so been putting off the planner but I really need it because I am a hands-on and individual. I have to see myself right things and doodle for me to focus and concentrate and remember things, so thank you this is what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna make some little two page per week planner calendars for people or even one page per week would be good to give away as little pocket stuffer gifts.
Probably I will never make books like these. But it was very calming to watch a master do it. Apart from the cool tools you use, I was very impressed with the idea of using old atlases for cover pages. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Not sure how this showed up on my feed, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Nice touch with the hammer.😊
Your paper cutter is pure bliss *chef’s kiss*
I do love it.
Beautifully and so carefully made!
I think you just solved my Christmas list. Ironically, I was making small notebooks to learn more about book making materials.They came out so handy to use I carry one any time I go out. Your "recipe" turns out excellent quality, thanks for sharing.
I always have one or two handy! Glad the video was useful.
Having the right tools makes a big difference! Thanks for sharing this. From Cheryl in AZ
I suddenly need all these tools!
Thanks for the lovely video!
This is incredible. Ppl don’t realise the time and expertise needed to make these. It’s not just that it’s the attention to detail and the love for the craft. ❤
I make notebooks and journals but unfortunatley I do not have as awesome tools as you do. I do them individually which is a pain. It was so satisfying watching you make them, I absolutely love them. Thanks for sharing.
I like making books by hand. It's not a business for me-- it's a hobby, so I don't need the expensive equipment.
Same as most folks. Don’t know how I got here but I’m subscribing and staying! 😅 beautiful video!
me too !
I love hand-made books. Your video is very informative and well-paced. And no electric devices! Beautiful and fun to watch your technique. Where do you sell your books?
Love these little books. The attention to detail makes them extra special. I love to see someone taking the time and skill to do something well.
Love a good corner rounder for my scrapbooking but yours is incredible!
I really enjoyed this video in so many ways. The only request I would make is to provide a few verbal options for those of us without such fantastic tools, even if it would be less efficient and precise. I make and obtain items to give away and you have inspired me.
This is a wonderful idea and way back in the 80s when I was just starting out with making home decor, and or anything that you would need to look like a regular upstanding lady folk in LA when you had not enough money to even be out of the projects lol I used to use those exact pages of math things to cover Like the dollar store yearly pocket planners so they would look like they would look chic or more upscale and I would give them away as gifts
Fascinating! To take the time and investment in tools to make a mundane item such as a pocket notebook elevates it into the realm of iconic. In future I will look upon these items with new reverence of the work it might take to produce them. You, sir, are an artist!
Wish I could find a paper cutter like that. Very handy.
I had no idea that manual versions of these cutting machines existed. Thanks for the video.
so nice! i bet that gear cost a mint though!
I imagine that tools like that could last multiple lifetimes.
Thanks for an insight to your process :)
Perfect balance between handmade and logically efficient! I've made a few booklets and books with stab-stitching, and loving your channel - really opening my eyes to the overall process of bookmaking. Thanks for sharing such clear, uncluttered instructions!
My pleasure, and thanks for the feedback!
I loved how detailed and clear your instructions were. Thank you! And the adhesive spraying booth is brilliant.
Just popped up on my feed and it was quite relaxing and fun to watch. Thanks for making and sharing!
Absolutely fascinating. Just the tools alone! I subbed and can't wait to watch more.
Very cool process. Though I doubt I'll ever mass produce you explained it well even for us "small batch" folks. It was actually satisfying to watch the edge trimming and corner rounding process. Although they are machines I hope it doesn't escape folks about just how sharp those edges actually are. You obviously maintain them quite well. Nicely done.
Just plain WOW! I feel the same way I felt when the feather descended in the FORREST GUMP movie…aahhh! What a gift this morning.
I would love to have all your equipment. Just now getting into notebook/book binding & I am addicted. ❤
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
This is so comforting to watch. I could enjoy it for hours.
Same here, it's like asmr without music, only natural
Thanks so much for the tip about closing the cover with the pages! I have cracked many a cover. Looking forward to learning more from you. Your books look pristine!
So much work but 💯quality and beauty. Lovely to have 1 of these books 📚
I'm so happy I found you. Loved this video!
Very nice video! Loved the notebooks!
It would be silly to repeat every other comment here, yet here I am thanking you and wondering how you happened into my feed. New sub 🤓
Based on the comments and my own experience, you must have twiddled the right bit in the CZcams algorithm. Well done! And love your process. Thanks for the education!!
😄Oh this was so satisfying to watch , thank you , very relaxing
This video WAS interesting and useful! I think I'll be making my own notebooks from now on!!
Ooooo this was so satisfying to watch. Thanks so much.
Wow that’s a lot of work for those beautiful tiny booklets
What a cool paper cutter
Love your equipment!
Omg watched 2x because...I loved every part of this, especially the book pressing and trimming with papercutter.
I just love this video and all your fantastic tools to make them!❤
I really enjoyed this video. My first profession was as an offset printer. We made booklets and tablets among other things. Really brought me back to those good days. So happy to see this art being kept alive.
Thanks for this. I really enjoyed all the details of the process.
Wow, I love this video. Thanks for sharing😊
This was pretty good, found it interesting to watch, thank you for sharing.
I've been doing this process with the extra draft papers my uni supervisors give me at exams. After my exams week I'm left off with way too many draft paper that I didn't know what to do with. So one day I thought "Why not make a simple notebook out of them?" so I've been doing that for almost two years now. I don't bother to make a hard cover for them because I use the notebooks for to-do lists but they are perfect for me. I'm happy to see the professional version of my little diy project. You are doing an amazing job sir ♡
My university has a printery - so they would use up misprints and all sorts of things and make them into tear off memo pads. These would get distributed around the uni for staff to use.
Sometimes you would get a misprinted thesis or study guide, sometimes a part of a novel or written work, and sometimes just local printing jobs on the back of the piece of paper. It was always random and sometimes the paper was a colour.
They were super handy.
You've got a new subscriber. Beatiful work. Ever since I learned a little book binding i've been wanting to make some note books like this. I use a pocket sized Notebook a lot for organizing as I forget everything unless i write it down. I really enjoyed watching you work and share your expertise.
Awesome! Thank you!
Beautiful. Very Informative. Your verbal instructions and visuals are very helpful. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.
About to make my first ever notebook with my own home-made paper (recycled old mail etc)
This video was the exact kind I was looking for and I'm confident I can do all of these steps with my hand-tool 😊❤
Wow! I’m impressed. You are a pro.
Very nice work!
How fabulous are all these tools?? Such high quality, man and machine have a practical and sensory integration, and the colours and patterns of the machines themselves are so satisfying!!
That oaper cutter & corner rounder are awesome! Id love to have those!
Absolutely obsessed with this channel. Keep up the great work!
Awesome, thank you!
Love your methods. Thank you for sharing your experience and gift.
Very nice job and set up. You really Know your craft. Thanks for sharing your method.
I adore handmade working.
It's very relaxing work. Thanks for watching!
I love bookbinding. ❤
This was so useful! This explained a couple issues I was having making these at home on a smaller scale. Thanks so much for sharing your insights!
Awesome process. Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Sir you areca ccraftsman and it is so enlightening to see attention to quality and detail in action. Thank you for this video. Truly enjoyable.
Totally mesmerising! I watched the whole thing.
LOVE this - thanks so much cheers from AU
I totally enjoyed this video. I love notebooks🥰. I am envious of your skills and equipment. Thanks for sharing.
Very satisfying! Books and book forms are elegant in their simplicity and I enjoyed watching you “mass” produce these. I am more than a little envious of your tools! ❤
Thank you for sharing this with us, great tutorial 😊
Excellent work, I would certainly buy a few of them from you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💯💯💯💯
Beautiful end product!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for that inspiration man. I'll definitly be using maps as you do in covers. This is sick.
awesome workshop, dude!
Thanks!
Amazing work! I thank you for your inspiration.
this is so cool and satisfying!
I like the deckle edge look. Nice notebooks.
Beautiful and very interesting!!
Fantastic trimmer !!!!
That was so interesting and cool to watch! I would love to try to make one. That would be cool to have a class on making these btw!!
Very interesting video. I love to watch people's DIY skills. I'll bet that paper cutter ain't cheap!
This was so satisfying to watch! I was anxiously waiting to see how you rounded the corners and was surprised to see that industrial corner cutter!
It was interesting and relaxing at the same time..I'd love one of those map cover note books..❤
Your paper trimmer is amazing!
Мне надоело искать в продаже блокноты и тетради, то размер не такой как нужно, то цвет, то переплет.. и мои попытки делать самой мини-книжки в результате оказались не на высоте как хотелось.. и вот на вашем канале я наконец нашла то, что нужно.. даже средневековые книги.. это восторг и восхищение.. продолжайте пожалуйста, благодарю вас!!
Thank you for showing the process and give us some ideas, they look great! It's really cool when we find a way to use every piece of material, nothing gets wasted :D.