How to design your handmade books ⟡ binding structures for beginners

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If you've been confused by all the different bindings, here's a guide on how to decide for your projects. Join the Practicing and Aspiring Binder tier on Patreon for more bookbinding tips and behind-the-scenes content: Patreon: bittermelonbindery

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0:56 single-section bindings
4:22 exposed sewing bindings
8:08 hardcover bindings

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FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? Bookbinding Tools & Materials - begin...
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands
✦ How do you make your book cloth? How I make bookcloth from any fabric
✦ Where do you get dot grid writing paper? How I source dotted writing paper for...
✦ Where did you get your guillotine cutter? https://amzn.to/49O6VmY
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
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