Bookbinding gives me peace and focus ✦ Make a journal with me, ASMR Coptic binding process

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
  • May you find peace and focus today. I really enjoyed making this journal for someone special. Chiyogami paper (featured on the front cover) is my favourite paper to work with.
    Note: this video is not intended to be a tutorial
    Timestamps
    0:00 Printing dotted paper
    0:38 Folding signatures
    1:52 Making covers
    6:56 Making holes
    9:52 Sewing coptic stitch
    16:54 Finishing touches
    17:34 Complete!
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Komentáře • 167

  • @josephtermeer4595
    @josephtermeer4595 Před 2 lety +71

    I thought, at first, how this video will be too quiet. But I found myself concentrating more without disruptions from music or talking. I'm excited to try and make this journal for my wife, thank you!

  • @MartyYokawonis
    @MartyYokawonis Před 2 lety +156

    Love this journal. And your videos are drop dead gorgeous! No crazy music or talking or anything that distracts from the beautiful creating you are doing.

    • @kimqaisara
      @kimqaisara Před 2 lety +2

      Then u should also watch videos from LesPapier Cargo channel.
      Her videos are all pure ASMR of book making. No talking at all. Seriously

    • @michelebovero5286
      @michelebovero5286 Před 2 lety

      I second that!

    • @LaLaArtStudio
      @LaLaArtStudio Před 2 lety

      @@kimqaisara I tried to find the channel, but nothing comes up from the search?? Can you please help?

    • @kimqaisara
      @kimqaisara Před 2 lety +1

      @@LaLaArtStudio czcams.com/video/9HS8USW2YE0/video.html

    • @trecanaolourdes6250
      @trecanaolourdes6250 Před rokem +2

      @@LaLaArtStudio czcams.com/users/lescargotpapier here you go!

  • @darma8030
    @darma8030 Před 2 lety +40

    In all the arts and crafts I have ever done, a workshop I took to bind a journal was my absolute favorite. I have never forgotten the blissful trance it all became for me. Thank you for bringing me back to a beautiful memory!

  • @Roberto__Skar
    @Roberto__Skar Před rokem +5

    Beautiful. I don't normally like videos without a voice-over but this was like a meditation. Thank you!

  • @venuswright493
    @venuswright493 Před 2 lety +3

    i’m unsure how you got into my youtube recommended but i am grateful for it

  • @kiraracz
    @kiraracz Před rokem +3

    I can't even express how extremely beautiful this journal is. Amazing job!

  • @polly_ae
    @polly_ae Před rokem +5

    It turned out to be a very beautiful and aesthetic notebook. Thank you so much for such a calm, relaxing video! Continue in the same spirit and I wish you success in your future work. ☺💕🍀

  • @irenemacias7423
    @irenemacias7423 Před rokem +3

    Yes , love just watching your stuff in silence , it’s so calm and relaxing , thank you 😊.

  • @patkitching2656
    @patkitching2656 Před 2 lety +4

    I could watch you work all day - THANK you! How I wish my workspace resembled yours (not a hope!🙃) ...... 👋👋👋

  • @JacquelineJax
    @JacquelineJax Před rokem +1

    I recently got into making my own sketchbooks at night before I go to bed and I really like to do it my sewing skills are not great but they are good enough to make the sketchbooks and I’m really happy with the results

  • @MothWiduri
    @MothWiduri Před 2 lety +3

    Every sound from the bookbinding process is gratifying.. Thank you for creating interesting content like this...

  • @snoopyrule
    @snoopyrule Před 2 lety +1

    Such beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing your talent!

  • @THEMAYQUEEN1
    @THEMAYQUEEN1 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow I’m so glad I found your channel. I love bookbinding and often make my own watercolour sketchbooks. It’s so satisfying making your own books

  • @amandavanheerden7980
    @amandavanheerden7980 Před 2 lety

    Excellent presentation. No fumbling, babbling or wasted time. Great work!

  • @bettyloohoo77
    @bettyloohoo77 Před 2 lety +1

    Very calming and relaxing to watch your videos. Which is a great escape from this loud and sometimes vulgar world of CZcams. Thank you
    You are very talented and I love your work.

  • @linarios2450
    @linarios2450 Před 2 lety +1

    You work with so much love!! I aspire to be as detailed and creative as you someday 💞

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778

    Such beautiful natural sounds.
    Such an elegant background.
    Lovely video.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @hollisv961
    @hollisv961 Před 2 lety +21

    I recently found your account on Instagram and I think your work is really beautiful💖. It's really cool to see the process and how it all comes together.☺👍

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks for clicking through and watching!! It means a lot. 💖

  • @abarnswell
    @abarnswell Před rokem +1

    Mesmerizing!! You make it look so easy. Wonderful video, and I love that paper!!

  • @pen_journal
    @pen_journal Před 2 lety +2

    First time visiting your channel!!! Wow! Love it! It's so therapeutic!! Love the lovely hand-crafted journal, the sewing! Gosh!!!

  • @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake

    Thank you very much for sharing this. So inspiring and helpful. ❤

  • @Gamarishi
    @Gamarishi Před 2 lety +4

    Nice binding! I really like the pattern you do on the cover

  • @mrCetus
    @mrCetus Před 2 lety +1

    Such beautiful work! I just found you on CZcams and I'm so happy I did! I could watch this all day.

  • @Holyshitxst
    @Holyshitxst Před rokem

    OMG! That’s so beautiful 🥹😍
    Congrats ❤️

  • @michelebovero5286
    @michelebovero5286 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @taro6546
    @taro6546 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m watching from Japan. It’s lovely.

  • @mariaetheridge8343
    @mariaetheridge8343 Před 2 lety

    Mesmerizing! Now I'll have try it too!

  • @adorecapybara
    @adorecapybara Před rokem +1

    Such amazing and diligent work 😍😍😍

  • @galaxy_mosaic3587
    @galaxy_mosaic3587 Před 2 lety +24

    I would also love to see a tutorial on this. I don't think I've seen that version of the outside stitch (ladder) and that M pattern showing on the cover. thank you

    • @carolinabustos5303
      @carolinabustos5303 Před rokem +1

      Hello, did you find any tutorial for this sewing "the ladder back coptic stitch" ? I'm interested and I can't find

  • @stacys447
    @stacys447 Před 2 lety +1

    I have been wanting to add a nicer cover to my sketchbooks. I almost feel like I can do it after watching your video. I really didn't want to fool with a spine at the moment. I will re-watch the video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @maaoriweaver
    @maaoriweaver Před 2 lety +2

    That is beautiful work, waiting for your shop to re-open

  • @BessmaITube
    @BessmaITube Před rokem

    I love this Journal!

  • @Moonriversoul
    @Moonriversoul Před 2 lety

    WOW! Your Books are beautiful! :)) You're my inspiration!

  • @SwtGrnEyed86
    @SwtGrnEyed86 Před rokem

    Simply beautiful.

  • @sanjeevjoshistutorials5305

    Lovely, very nicely done, motivating

  • @kerenasmith7443
    @kerenasmith7443 Před 2 lety

    So beautiful. Thank you.

  • @pachlo4018
    @pachlo4018 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful journal.

  • @maerapista6106
    @maerapista6106 Před 2 lety

    this one really gives me this japanese back in the day book vibe
    i say this ones the pretty one so far since it looks so simple yet very eye catching for some reason

  • @NoIntroTutorials
    @NoIntroTutorials Před 2 lety

    This is so satisfying

  • @Halonablack
    @Halonablack Před 2 lety +2

    I absolutely love this. I want to learn.

  • @tamilouduplechin7927
    @tamilouduplechin7927 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely stunning 😍

  • @sissylil
    @sissylil Před rokem

    Wow, this is so beautiful!! I just wish I could see what you’ve printed 😊 Thank you for sharing this 🙏

  • @yuhuaquan5681
    @yuhuaquan5681 Před 2 lety

    Wow! you literally made a journal!

  • @nikapolish
    @nikapolish Před 2 lety

    Peaceful moment❤

  • @johnellison3030
    @johnellison3030 Před rokem

    Now that was a very cool video to watch. Excellent work.

  • @agspda
    @agspda Před 2 lety +15

    Hi!, I dont understand how to make that M shape on the boards, the clips skips at some points, do you have any tutorial on those? they look awesome I want it for my notes!

  • @adrivoulgarellis
    @adrivoulgarellis Před rokem

    Thank you, lovely video and book! 📖 💝

  • @joeller8510
    @joeller8510 Před rokem

    Magnifique de finesse et vidéo très bien réalisée afin de comprendre le processus de création, merci beaucoup!

  • @nityadevinatha4841
    @nityadevinatha4841 Před rokem +1

    It's lovely! A pity you don't show the process of this beautiful sewing! Will you make a video showing this in detail, please? Thank you!

  • @Doreaj8
    @Doreaj8 Před 2 lety

    I'm so envious of the supplies you have. We don't have any of the beautiful papers that you have access of. And ordering online is not so much of an option because of the shipping and tax. So Thank you for showing and sharing with us your process and experience.

  • @wendycook9334
    @wendycook9334 Před 2 lety

    Such a beautiful channel 🥰

  • @payholaa
    @payholaa Před 2 lety +25

    The paper in the drawer.. where do you buy it? It looks so flexible and the printing is beautiful.

    • @yerlee4379
      @yerlee4379 Před 2 lety +8

      I think from her other videos, it's called Nepalese Lokta Paper.

    • @payholaa
      @payholaa Před 2 lety +1

      @@yerlee4379 thank you!

  • @hannahoron9740
    @hannahoron9740 Před 2 lety

    Hello Chanel, I love books and good bindings. I like this video and so I hope that you might make more of these.

  • @jadelucifernadeem8488

    Very beautiful handmade you are so good 👍

  • @dewdropsonaleaf
    @dewdropsonaleaf Před 2 lety

    Lovely!!🥺✨

  • @monicagoncalves2766
    @monicagoncalves2766 Před rokem

    Beautiful.

  • @geh8553
    @geh8553 Před 2 lety

    So perfect

  • @williamal91
    @williamal91 Před 2 lety

    thanks for sharing, amazing

  • @beatrizandrade3939
    @beatrizandrade3939 Před 3 měsíci

    👏👏👏👏😍Belíssima obra e apresentação!!

  • @annedwyer457
    @annedwyer457 Před 2 lety +3

    Hello I only found your site yesterday and am so happy that I have. I love your clean, efficient, and no fuss creating. Do you have a list somewhere of the equipment that you are using - for instance what is the board that you used for the covers, what sort of glue are you using to stick on that absolutely lovely cover paper etc. Thank you

  • @MartyYokawonis
    @MartyYokawonis Před 2 lety

    I follow you now on Etsy and instagram too. Thanks for your videos and journal making

  • @marlonf.
    @marlonf. Před 2 lety

    ¡Es muy bonito!

  • @cmarie8099
    @cmarie8099 Před rokem +2

    stunningly beautiful, again 😍
    I am curious why you never put the papers in the press?
    also, I LOVE the tiny book mobile! what a great way to practice small 👍

  • @RiisaCha27
    @RiisaCha27 Před rokem

    I wanna make this !!

  • @V10lette579
    @V10lette579 Před 2 lety

    I get so mesmerized watching your videos. I’m having a hard time finding good colored thread. What type of thread are you using?

  • @MohdArif-pj8gg
    @MohdArif-pj8gg Před rokem

    Ma Shaa Allah

  • @nancyangel3213
    @nancyangel3213 Před 2 lety

    Hermosísima!!! 😍🤩🤗🤗🤗🇨🇴

  • @karma13612
    @karma13612 Před rokem

    Nice choice for pen! The Kaweco Student I think??? 🖋👍🙋‍♀️

  • @bellad007
    @bellad007 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey I just found your channel today. The video is beautiful! I would love to make a journal. What are the dimensions of the board and paper you used? Is there another one of your videos that I should watch that maybe goes into more detail on the process? Thank you

  • @cherylharris7517
    @cherylharris7517 Před 2 lety

    Wow I am retired. I could watch you all day long . Iam going to try the first of doing a journal . I have a friend that journals and I sent her two . I would love to make her one , It seem to be a very loving an personal gift to give someone. Will get all i need first to start . THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH US . oh where did you get the pen holder at the end

  • @nayarabarros9062
    @nayarabarros9062 Před 2 lety

    Perfeito!

  • @lechatnoirAstaroth
    @lechatnoirAstaroth Před 2 lety

    Hi, great journal! What kind of paper did you use? Both for the cover and for the inside sheets.

  • @ThePurpleFlower
    @ThePurpleFlower Před 2 lety

    Where do we find short-grain paper like the ones you used here? Thank you so much 😍

  • @sylvie4010
    @sylvie4010 Před 2 lety

    WoWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

  • @phyllisjeanfulton
    @phyllisjeanfulton Před 2 lety

    I could not see how the cover was sewn onto the signature. Beautiful work. Just will have to find a video close up dealing with cover attachment.

  • @nicolasbohnenberger7017

    Hi! Great video! Did you make your own cover paper there?

  • @learningbetweenthepages527

    love watching your work! What kind of printer do you use?

  • @3dchuy
    @3dchuy Před rokem

    Beautiful, I can never get my printer to print on both sides perfectly. it always shifts something a couple of mm and you can see through from the other side the misaligment.

  • @deeps7184
    @deeps7184 Před 2 lety

    Good One...

  • @jehanlucman117
    @jehanlucman117 Před rokem

    Hello.. Love watching your videos. Can I ask where do you get your binding covers? They are so nice and dainty. :)

  • @arminshakya6050
    @arminshakya6050 Před 2 měsíci

    Can someone tell me how to do this coptic stitch I don’t get how to do the middle part and the M-shape on the cover? Absolutely beautiful journal.

  • @str1518
    @str1518 Před 2 lety

    Where you get the paper for the deco they are so stunning 😍

  • @craftyhannah2598
    @craftyhannah2598 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice

  • @hartmanartsource
    @hartmanartsource Před 2 lety

    Where do you get all that great large paper!

  • @cacausilva-designer
    @cacausilva-designer Před 11 měsíci

    O love your chanel, it calm me, I’m a crafter and also sewing paper like you. O realçou appreciatte your job. How paper do you use for your layers? It’s waterblock?

  • @rachaelvaldivieso3434
    @rachaelvaldivieso3434 Před 2 lety

    What printer do you have? The journal looks gorgeous xo

  • @alexiabruner3474
    @alexiabruner3474 Před rokem

    Diseñado hermosa y creativamente, además de pulcro.
    Se nota que amas lo que haces.
    Me encantó mucho💖💖💖

  • @fiorest3581
    @fiorest3581 Před rokem

    so cute >.

  • @Ms101968
    @Ms101968 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful! What type of paper is used to cover the book covers, and the weight of it if you know? It seems to take the wet glue very well.

    • @biankaliza
      @biankaliza Před 2 lety

      Yes I'm also looking for that paper but idk know what's it called.

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před 2 lety +2

      It's called chiyogami paper and it's 70 gsm. My favourite paper to work with.

    • @betteschmidt3839
      @betteschmidt3839 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you

  • @nickalih
    @nickalih Před rokem

    I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering where do you find those decorative papers?

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před rokem

      There are multiple vendors selling online, look up “chiyogami paper”. I get them from Etsy and any vendors that show up on Google in my region.

  • @aliciadanowski245
    @aliciadanowski245 Před 2 lety +2

    These books you made are beautiful. I have a problem though, Do you have a video that actually shows how to do the binding, I find that it is impossible to follow how you are doing it. Thank you.

  • @lizzienx
    @lizzienx Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, like the binding. How did you do the binding ?

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před 2 lety +3

      The binding is called Coptic stitch. Sea Lemon has a tutorial here on CZcams!

  • @carolinabustos5303
    @carolinabustos5303 Před rokem

    Hello, could you show me how to do the ladder back coptic stitch seam or where I can see videos or images to help me? Thank you

  • @avisiktachakraborty3438

    Bookkeeping art and statistics......

  • @roooh7072
    @roooh7072 Před rokem

    هل تستخدمين الخشب لصنع الغطاء؟ ارجو ان تشاركينا الخامات التي تستعملينها للتغليف ❤

  • @laralarrea6787
    @laralarrea6787 Před 2 lety

    Hola que material usas para la tapa ?

  • @user-dq1hx7ev7x
    @user-dq1hx7ev7x Před rokem

    I want to try it but after I finish exams.

  • @CCLinGameOnABC
    @CCLinGameOnABC Před 2 lety

    Is there a reason to run the paper through a copying machine first, and then use it for book binding? Or it is just a way to show what kind of paper used in this video?

  • @hossamhossamxd
    @hossamhossamxd Před rokem

    i would like to ask you if you don't mind
    the machine in the beginning of this video
    what is its role?

  • @niariella03
    @niariella03 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi! Did you use regular printer paper or something with a higher gsm? Also, how did you make the dot grid paper?

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před 2 lety +2

      I use 28 lb/105 gsm paper. I found a dot grid template online to print!

    • @niariella03
      @niariella03 Před 2 lety

      bitter melon bindery great, thanks! Does the paper fair well with markers or is there very noticeable ghosting? Sorry for all of the questions😅 I want to try to make my next bullet journal, since I’ve fallen in love with bookbinding and am trying to figure out how to get the best quality match to the ones I’ve purchased.

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Před 2 lety +3

      That's a fun endeavour! I have only used tombow markers on the paper and there is no ghosting or bleeding. Not sure about other brands. Mohawk superfine paper is the brand I use currently and it holds fountain pens quite well too.

    • @niariella03
      @niariella03 Před 2 lety +1

      bitter melon bindery great! That should work fine then for what I want to do😊