Making a Modern Medieval Girdle Book: Braiding with Leather Lace and Making Silver Corners
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Girdle books were in the possession of monks and aristocrats in Medieval Europe.
This type of binding provides portability, protection against unruly weather and some defense against theft. In addition to these purely utilitarian functions, in the past it was a symbol of status in society, as it implied wealth and literacy.
In the video, I don't delve into all of the stages of making the book, since there is a lot of work with the leather braids and my father's silver work. I paid special attention these stages.
You are welcome to see the first footage of my father's work and how he makes the silver corners for this little notebook.
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I just thought ~ being able to have a Book held in your belt like this would be good for doing sketches while out on your travels ~ ✊😍👏🏾👍🏽
By the end of the video, I was thinking that you probably also raised the cow, butchered, skinned and everything else. Great video and amazing skills, thank you for sharing!
Haha and it would take me a lifetime to finish a book. I recently had a chat with a friend of mine who is a potter and he said how he has a lot of control over his craft, because he can gather the clay from the woods, make his own kiln, gather the firewood and so forth. But bookbinding is a new craft compared to pottery, dependent on the crafts of other people to exist. So yeah, I couldn't do everything, even though sometimes I wish I could.
Such a masterpiece. Your work is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing
Me da una tranquilidad y felicidad ver tus videos me encantan tus manos y la música muy hermoso trabajo
This is utterly beautiful - your work is an inspiration. Thank you!
Thank you as well!
Fascinating and stunningly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your skill. My only thought is that nothing I could ever think to write would be worthy of such a book.
That book would be the best only for a greatest excursion of your life :3 Long, beautifull and full of unexpected adventures...
Write the stories of your family, neighbors, interesting people you come across. Those are worth keeping for posterity.
WOW YOU EVEN MADE YOUR OWN NAILS 😎👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏽😍✊ TO YOU!!
Abraxas!
wondering where he got the stamp for it... :)
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your work!!!
Incredible, congratulations for your wonderful works!
Smiles … lovely!
Could use more dip-to-black transitions. Joking aside, masterful work.
I’d be scared to write in that, it’s so pretty
I'd love to have the skill to make a book like this, but I feel I'd just own it without using it, because I feel like nothing I could write or draw could be worthy of this book
If you'd really love to have the skill to make a book like that, you can get it. Its a skill and just takes practice.
Your work is absolutely Amazing! And your videos are so calm and relaxing, very enjoyable and informative. Keep up the great work. I truly admire how old fashioned and traditional your hand made craft is all about.
Thank you for the kind words!
I'm learning a lot from your videos, I'm so amazed! Thank you for sharing! ♥
And thank you for your appreciation too, Zak! Best wishes!
Hey,
Hopefully some useful advice when using the lace maker.
You can prepare you piece of leather a little better by rounding off the corners, you will be able to pull the lace out more consistently but the lace will be more consistent too!
Stopan! How are you getting a leather pattern like that?! Its so beautiful. Are you using iron sulfate? Or oil or something? Its fantastic!
Hello!
I sprinkle the leather with potassium permangante to achieve this particular stain. I heard iron sulfate damages the leather excessively over time and haven't dared to try.
Thanks for the kind words!
Would ❤️ to see all sections of this beautiful book being made ~ do you have other videos of this book?
До сих пор это мое самое любимое видео) почти 2 года уже прошло после того, как я его посмотрела, но все же - это самый красивый блокнот из тех, что выполнял Стопан, по моему мнению, конечно
Es un hermoso y fantástico trabajo... gracias por mostrarnos tan maravilloso arte. Felicidades
What kind of rope do you use for the binding side.
And where do you find the leather for the cover ?
I usually use hemp or jute cord. This particular leather I've bought from a local dealer but he doesn't offer it anymore, sadly. I've been purchasing most of my leather recently from www.harmatan.co.uk/leathers/leathers.html
@@Stopan Thanks for your feedback
What was the tool you used to stripping the leather in 3:00?
It's a leather lace cutter. Here are some links if you are interested in getting one:
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/793479997/japan-lace-making-cutter
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/178145552/lace-maker-3784-00
😮 ~ What’s that black tool you used to cut leather circle called and where can I get one please? I’ve never seen this before ~ Thank You ~You keep showing me something new I’ve never seen before ~ 👏🏾👏🏾😍😎😍👌🏾👍🏽
It's a leather lace cutter. Here are some links if you are interested in getting one:
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/793479997/japan-lace-making-cutter
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/178145552/lace-maker-3784-00
What is the name of the knot used to finish the book? I cant find it
Beautiful! I'm inspired by your work. I was also a metalsmith, years ago, I think I'll dust off my skills now, thank you! Karen
Hello, Karen and thank you for the kind words! My dad was a metalsmith 20 years ago but he quickly remembered everything when we started working together this year. Best of luck!
I love watching your book making videos! And I like the background music you put in them
Thank you!
This book is a real beauty! I love watching your videos and are always looking forward to your next. You give me lots of inspiration for books that I want to do (i'm a bookbinder-student). Please keep up with your good work! :)
Thank you for the appreciation!
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Amigo tu trabajo es simplemente excelente, la calidad y los detalles son realmente magníficos. Gracias en verdad por compartir lo que haces. Saludos
Very relaxing working atmosphere... I love the background instruments
You should have written,"I am awesome"...Wow, really beautiful and detail oriented work.
Very interesting how you used the “D” rings to hold your book closed ~ I need to try this!
Золотые руки! Каждая работа глоток свежего воздуха. Спасибо за ваше творчество!
congratulations, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm looking for moe details about the german braided headband. The video is cut during yu aure sewing your leather stich. Do you have a tuto about how to make this headband? If you have time you can contact me on mp if you prefere or by mail (i've got you on myfacebook but if you want you can contact me on my mail vincent-mahy@hotmail.fr); sincerly thanks, waiting for your answer, best wishes. vincent
A true master of your craft. Watching you work is a true pleasure, your skill is second to none. This little book is just a dream, it's so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I will look forward to seeing what marvel you will produce from those magical hands next time.
Thank you for the kind words! I still have very much to learn but I'm very glad people find inspiration in my work. Best wishes!
truely beautiful.
Extraordinario trabajo,enhorabuena,amigo
What a work of art ! This little book is exquisite and you preformed the crafting spectacularly ! Your father is proud I am sure as he has taught you well❣️ Thanks for sharing. Did you sale this? I would think it would be a family heir loom❣️ What would something like this bring? Cost $?
Hello and thank you for the kind words!
This particular book was made for myself and is not for sale. It was somewhat a prototype and I do plan to make a collection of such bindings in the near future. I still can't be sure of the cost but this one would be a couple of hundred Euros if it were available for sale.
Best regards!
Stopan thank you and wow I can see you did the research for this one ❣️💖spectacular work of art❣️thank you again for sharing❣️💝 do you have a tutorial other than this great video ? Love your style❣️😊kind regards Martha
Love this video
Amazing work, I envy your patience! :)
Big work, perfect as always.
and then you use a ball-point pen xD
The FIRE started at 11:30 and that’s when I realized this isn’t for beginners ! Lol
Thankyou. Very nice and it adds a great deal to the entire project. Makes it extra special.
Beautiful work , you're a great artist. Très bon artisan et beaucoup de poésie dans votre travail. Thank you from France.
Nothing but respect... Please keep sharing your art with us you're totally inspiring..
So many details, really...wow, amazing job.
You are truly amazing, I love how determined you are to use only the materials that are the best quality and how dedicated you are to staying true to the art and tradition even if that means choosing the hard path and working with difficult medium. You inspire me to always make the best of myself and make sure that my own work is the best quality possible.
Everything about this video is so great
The music at the back
Your skills
The sound of the progress
Such a great video hope you continue doing them
Congratulations, stunning work 👏👏👏😍😍😄
Stunning! Your work is inspiring. The level of detail is superb. I adore this.
And that's an marvelous piece of art! Thank you for sharing your work :3
Please can you do a video on how you made the button its self?
Veramente, sei semplicemente il migliore.
You are simply The Best.
Absolutely in love with each book you make and am so glad to see any bit of the process! Makes me want to try and hand make some sketchbooks
Do try! Best wishes!
Very interesting braid ~ 👌🏾😍
You are so talented! Amazing!
And to hold it on your belt ~ ✊
ow wow I love this one, it looks so good mate
Artesano y artista. Bravo!
A masterpiece!
amazing..........
👍
Una maravilla...!!
beautiful book
каждое видео похоже прекрасно. и книги ваши шедевр
Stopan bravo!
Wow
you just keep getting better and better!
Thanks, I hope so :D
how to do this blue page????
Looking at his other videos, Stopan sprays ink onto edges of his bookblock, after sanding, while it is in a press.
Великолепно !
please decrease the length of the fades, it makes it really hard to watch the video. Or at least not a fade every 10 seconds.
Ha, what a smart construction!! Hanging in the belt like that! Lovely as always. Have you thought about using vegan leather?
Thank you! I' not considering using vegan leather any time soon. Most of them are engineered, using petrochemicals and I find it ironic to use them over real leather for moral reasons. The ones that aren't based on petrochemicals really lack the qualities needed to make a proper binding. I source my leathers from small reputable tanneries and will continue to do business with them in the foreseeable future.
@@Stopan I see your point. I definitely don't want a lot of bad chemicals used, but also not a dead animal... lol.. no book for me. :)