I'm most impressed by Dennis' ability to make precise, square cuts in a quick fashion, or to trim off a perfectly parallel piece of leather. That is not easy. Even taking my time, I get it wrong 2 times out of three.
I have never been so impressed . I came across this just days ago and am thrilled to be able to watch a Master of their craft. So beautifully filmed with no Music and no narration. I am ‘ blown away ‘ . The sounds of the tools is amazing. Thank you!
I don't think I've ever seen a spokeshave used to trim leather and it must be one of the smartest ways to go about it. Can't wait to see the final part.
Hi Dennis, Thank you so much for these peaceful tutorials. I have a question! In many videos you show how to make "false bands." You may have mentioned this in other videos, but I was wondering, why are they false and when would you use "real" ones? It is so helpful in my own work to watch your meticulous and patient work. Thank you!
I think my favourite part of this process might be the weaving of the end bands - there's something so delightful about seeing something as perfect and polished looking as that come together from raw materials as you did I realise that could be said for the creation of the entire book, but my point stands I think.
Dennis, it is always a pleasure to watch you work! All of the time and energy you put into making books, makes it really hard for me to use the one that I purchased from you!
Say what? 😂 Catholics aren't the only ones who celebrate Christmas you know... nor is it, these days a strictly religious festival. I know plenty of non Christians that celebrate it as a midwinter holiday.
this is why youtube is the best thing in the universe, where else can I with a few taps of my fingers can I watch how to change the starting motor of a '97 accord, watch the blooper reel of Step Brothers and the work of a fantastic book binder and a fairly excellent video editor.
Headbands!!! Those are one of the things that your videos have helped me with. I was struggling a bit understanding the actual method but watching you do them things became a lot clearer. Question, what was it that you used to line the spine at around 3:15 ? It looks a bit like patchment or possibly very fine leather... All in all, a nother masterfully relaxing video which is also packed with little hints and tips Dennis - many thanks 😁🎅
I love your work! Recently found you and my husband and I watched your Dune binding series together. Unbelievable!! I haven't watched a ton yet but so far I'm impressed at the variety of techniques you show us, 0:21 each video has a little something new for me so far! I work a little in a custom framing shop and it's fun to see some familiar tools, materials, and philosophies at work! I wondered, the little square I see you using, it has sort of three brass connected inlaid circles in the wood, almost triskele like? Do you know anything about that? I found some at my grandmother's before I saw yours and love them, but know nothing about them! Also, how do you clean your bone burnishers? Love the channel, can't wait to keep watching more! -Kelsey
I can’t wait for part 3! Also, have you thought about recreating the Little Women book from Greta Gerwigs film? It’s so beautiful with a red leather and gold cover
I sunk the cords to accommodate the hollow back, then put on false bands for aesthetics. I could have done a tight back with true raised cords, but I wanted to show the sunk cord method. I hope that answers your question.
A partial explanation can be found at the "Douglas W. Jones on Bookbinding" (search for this title) web site. He shows how to reproduce out-of-print, but originally extremely cheap (i.e., poor quality paper -> think "newspaper" pages) books. Other sources (I'm looking at ebooks for this information right now) probably answer your question more completely.
It makes me want to make a book for myself and it looks really fun to do. How long dose it take to learn to make book. I notice it was snowing outside I wonder where four keys is.
It is just magical, watching you work! I have a question. First you frayed the cords and then you glued them back together to pass them through the holes. Is the purpose of fraying to reduce the volume of the cords and also make it easier for you to fray them out after passing through the final hole and gluing them down?
Essentially yes. Fraying tapers the cords, and also allows the fibers to better conform to the negative spaces of the recessed cutouts. Unfrayed the cords would probably tend to hold their shape better, even with hammering, and cause lumps on the cover. Thanks for the question!
How did you sew through the bookmark ribbon and still make sure you were going into the middle of a signature for the headband? Was the inserting point just very close to the spine edge?
.... #careergoals. If career is the right word. Not sure it is except in terms of developing one's skills. But - oh my. Would love to get to this level but I am very, very *very* far off this...! Thank you for sharing - looking forward to seeing the end result!
Do you have an affiliate store where you recommend products? I’ve decided to jump in and would like to support you in the process! I watched my first video of yours (Your DUNE series) and I’ve been hooked.
When I win the lottery Dennis (or failing that, sell my house) I'm going to buy one of these works of Art from you and sod the postage to the UK. Love watching your quiet expertise, thank you for allowing us all to witness it.❤ PS. Happy Holidays/Winter Solstice/Christmas/Crimbo or whatever you call it and wishing you all the best for the New Year!
I'm most impressed by Dennis' ability to make precise, square cuts in a quick fashion, or to trim off a perfectly parallel piece of leather. That is not easy. Even taking my time, I get it wrong 2 times out of three.
I have never been so impressed . I came across this just days ago and am thrilled to be able to watch a Master of their craft. So beautifully filmed with no Music and no narration. I am ‘ blown away ‘ . The sounds of the tools is amazing. Thank you!
I don't think I've ever seen a spokeshave used to trim leather and it must be one of the smartest ways to go about it.
Can't wait to see the final part.
How ironic that I find this so relaxing when this is difficult, detailed work. Thanks for sharing ❤
Your videos are so soothing and welcome treat, especially this time of year. Beautiful work as always. Thank you for the temporary escape!
Another incredibly watchable video -- you're making a family heirloom, you know!
This is just magic. Your videos make me happy. At least now I know that some real handcrafted art still exists in this digital world
Hi Dennis, Thank you so much for these peaceful tutorials. I have a question! In many videos you show how to make "false bands." You may have mentioned this in other videos, but I was wondering, why are they false and when would you use "real" ones? It is so helpful in my own work to watch your meticulous and patient work. Thank you!
The style of the print explaining the motions is perfect. Fits in with the era of the craft.
The precision of each move borders on elegance. Such a Master.
He is already married. :D
I think my favourite part of this process might be the weaving of the end bands - there's something so delightful about seeing something as perfect and polished looking as that come together from raw materials as you did
I realise that could be said for the creation of the entire book, but my point stands I think.
The only sound needed is the tooling being done. So relaxing to watch.
I love the picture of the press next to the press
Lovely, Dennis. Your meticulous attention to detail makes the process a delight to watch.
Absolutely amazing. I can't wait for the last installment.
Beautiful work with the strop Dennis. I just got mine from an retired binder, and planning on taking it for a spin over the Christmas break.
the red and gold was very nice throughout
Dennis, it is always a pleasure to watch you work! All of the time and energy you put into making books, makes it really hard for me to use the one that I purchased from you!
can't wait for part three!
Lovely. It's ungodly o'clock here, but I saw this comeup and I had to watch and was enthralled. Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Merry Christmas to the catholic 🌎.
Say what? 😂
Catholics aren't the only ones who celebrate Christmas you know... nor is it, these days a strictly religious festival. I know plenty of non Christians that celebrate it as a midwinter holiday.
This Christmas Carol is a treasure.
Book binding in and of itself is a work of art. Thank you for sharing yours. ❤
Thank you! ♥ There just aren't enough words, sometimes!
this is why youtube is the best thing in the universe, where else can I with a few taps of my fingers can I watch how to change the starting motor of a '97 accord, watch the blooper reel of Step Brothers and the work of a fantastic book binder and a fairly excellent video editor.
wow the spokeshave makes a great leather sciving tool!
Thank you for the upload!!
My question is, who is going to be the lucky recipient of that gift?? Wow! Beautiful!
Headbands!!! Those are one of the things that your videos have helped me with. I was struggling a bit understanding the actual method but watching you do them things became a lot clearer.
Question, what was it that you used to line the spine at around 3:15 ? It looks a bit like patchment or possibly very fine leather...
All in all, a nother masterfully relaxing video which is also packed with little hints and tips Dennis - many thanks 😁🎅
Beautiful, 💯💐🍁👏⛄
I love your work! Recently found you and my husband and I watched your Dune binding series together. Unbelievable!! I haven't watched a ton yet but so far I'm impressed at the variety of techniques you show us, 0:21 each video has a little something new for me so far!
I work a little in a custom framing shop and it's fun to see some familiar tools, materials, and philosophies at work!
I wondered, the little square I see you using, it has sort of three brass connected inlaid circles in the wood, almost triskele like? Do you know anything about that? I found some at my grandmother's before I saw yours and love them, but know nothing about them!
Also, how do you clean your bone burnishers?
Love the channel, can't wait to keep watching more! -Kelsey
¡Qué maravilla!
You got a cutting board!
I can’t wait for part 3!
Also, have you thought about recreating the Little Women book from Greta Gerwigs film? It’s so beautiful with a red leather and gold cover
A question that doesn't let me go: Why are you making False Bands after you made recesses and hid the structural bands ?
I sunk the cords to accommodate the hollow back, then put on false bands for aesthetics. I could have done a tight back with true raised cords, but I wanted to show the sunk cord method. I hope that answers your question.
@@FourKeysBookArts Yes thank you that makes sense. I am missing your voice in those videos, the narration just makes it for me
This is among the BEST bookbinding YT channels. Merry CHRISTmas, Dennis! Thank you for your artistry and craftsmanship.
Why do you make false bands if you can make them real?
do you have any advice on how to take a pdf and format it to print for binding? 😅 page 5 becomes page... lol thanks for the videos so very inspiring.
A partial explanation can be found at the "Douglas W. Jones on Bookbinding" (search for this title) web site. He shows how to reproduce out-of-print, but originally extremely cheap (i.e., poor quality paper -> think "newspaper" pages) books. Other sources (I'm looking at ebooks for this information right now) probably answer your question more completely.
👏👏👏👏👏
It makes me want to make a book for myself and it looks really fun to do. How long dose it take to learn to make book. I notice it was snowing outside I wonder where four keys is.
It is just magical, watching you work! I have a question. First you frayed the cords and then you glued them back together to pass them through the holes. Is the purpose of fraying to reduce the volume of the cords and also make it easier for you to fray them out after passing through the final hole and gluing them down?
Essentially yes. Fraying tapers the cords, and also allows the fibers to better conform to the negative spaces of the recessed cutouts. Unfrayed the cords would probably tend to hold their shape better, even with hammering, and cause lumps on the cover. Thanks for the question!
So.....how much do you charge for an apprenticeship?
How did you sew through the bookmark ribbon and still make sure you were going into the middle of a signature for the headband? Was the inserting point just very close to the spine edge?
After applying the glue to each piece you are attaching, do you let it cure for any length of time or attach the pieces immediately?
What kind of skiver did you use on the first part of prepping the leather?
I have the same question @FourKeysBookArts
I found it. Its called a spokeshave and its used for woodworking
@@dinislopes2399 sweet thank you
.... #careergoals. If career is the right word. Not sure it is except in terms of developing one's skills. But - oh my. Would love to get to this level but I am very, very *very* far off this...! Thank you for sharing - looking forward to seeing the end result!
Do you have an affiliate store where you recommend products? I’ve decided to jump in and would like to support you in the process! I watched my first video of yours (Your DUNE series) and I’ve been hooked.
Can I ask what kind of paper you used to make the hollow tube for the spine?
Why cut out some of the corners?
It makes room to turn in the leather.
have you ever given up on a piece because of a big mistake that wouldn't easily be fixed or that you just put off?
Now that book will last a hundred years at least. I hate how modern book covers are glued on to a bound book. Kind of defeats the purpose.
When I win the lottery Dennis (or failing that, sell my house) I'm going to buy one of these works of Art from you and sod the postage to the UK. Love watching your quiet expertise, thank you for allowing us all to witness it.❤ PS. Happy Holidays/Winter Solstice/Christmas/Crimbo or whatever you call it and wishing you all the best for the New Year!