It was lovely spending a little time in your workshop , listening and watching as you shared your skill and knowledge , thank you for taking the time to do so. It’s amazing to think the technology that’s contributed to the demise of such a beautiful craft, may also help to save and revive it, or at least keep its techniques and secrets safe for those yet to come . I have just bought a couple of old book binding tools which I love , your workshop is just jaw dropping, tool envy “doesn’t come close , the display and quantity of beautiful tools nearly took my breath away ! The seeds of your knowledge have now been cast far and wide, I’m sure many of them will find the right place to flourish and grow 😊Thank you again .
If I could have had any choice of a career - this would have been it ! Thank you for sharing your skill and wow I am in awe of how those books look ! Just absolutely amazing and beautiful. GOD Bless you for sharing Dear Trevor.
This is a level of expert craftsmanship that I can only dream of achieving -- not just in bookbinding, but in anything. Thank you for sharing with us your secrets!
Really helpful video. I learned many things. Did you say “you could do this job with your eyes closed?”only a skilled craftsman of many years experience could ever say something like that. Lining up hand-tooled letters has to be one of the hardest skills to master with eyes very much open! Thank you. John Green sent us your link. I’m glad he did.
Probably the greatest video on youtube on this subject. Great Work!! It will help me a lot in my small projects. Hope to see more videos coming from you!!
It is so wonderful to see such craftsmanship, such an outstanding quality, in this youtube sea of rubble. What a beautiful gold finishing, breathtaking. I was, for a part, educated in Ascona but I can't remember using the paste water first. I was wondering how you take of the loose gold of the rubber...... Can you please make more video's? I shared it on facebook, it should be seen by so many more people! I saw it because Harmatan shared. Thank you so much.
What a great video! Thank you for sharing it. I'm an soon to be master bookbinder from Finland, although feel like such a novice still :) But it's about continuous learning, right? It is so great to be able to find videos like this, since there's not that many places to learn this kind of skills.
What a coincidence; I'm a soon to be a master bookbinder, too.... In just about 40 years, if I don't die of old age first. But the journey of a thousand books starts with the first. I'm going to start my first probably next week - it's all laid out on the table.
Excellent video, master Lloyd! Your explanations are vital! It s the first time i ve heard someone actually saying that you need a thin coating of vaseline after the pastewash and glairing. I ve since learned this, but my first attempts were very frustrating as the leaf kept slipping off :)))
This must also prevent the gold from sticking where it's not wanted, I hope it does anyway, as this has been where I have been stuck so far. Fingers crossed
hello, could you please tell me what the pastewash is? Can I make it at home such as glair? For a glair I use egg whites and a little bit of vinegar. Beginner here. Thank you.
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@@vousatyr pastewash is a thin paste, either ricefour paste or wheatpaste.
Beautifully done! Is the paste wash the same thing as size? And what did you use to remove the unwanted gold and why did the tooled gold hold? Because it was heated? Thanks, great video!
Excelente video gran destreza y dedicación realmente aprendo mucho. aunque realizo trabajos de encuadernación con medios mas moderno pero su metodología me ayuda bastante
Thank you so much for sharing your gold tooling technique. Great video and wonderful calm commentary. The gilt edge is head only? Thus denoting the head and no upside down tooling? Thank you again
What a fantastic video, what kind of glue or paste is it that you are using also you mentioned the clear coat that you apply at the end what is it exactly? The work is beautiful...
Does the purchased video talk about the chemistry of using the various layers, including Vaseline, and tools and process to get the gold to reliably adhere to the leather?
Yes the purchased video provides all the necessary explanations, as well as a very detailed step by step guide to the whole process, everything you would need to know about traditional gold tooling is explained in it. Many thanks m. Trevor
Great video, but it would be awesome to have the things you used put into description. I need to know exactly what liquids you used and the gold sheets
Hi Trevor thank you for the great video. Could I please ask if you are able to tell me how to make a paste wash. Also are you able to perhaps give me an idea of how to make my own glaire and how long does one leave the glare on for before tooling? Some of the ready-made glaire you can buy suggests 24-hours. you so much
Have you received the answers to your questions yet? To make paste wash simply mix some wheat or rice starch into some distilled water. Heat the water first but don't bring to a boil. Let cool to room temperature before use. Add a few teaspoons of rose water for better results. Glaire is just pure egg whites. Nothing too special about it. You can strain the egg whites through a cheesecloth. Add just a splash of vinegar as a preservative. You can also buy powdered egg whites which is pure albumin. I'm not sure his technique, but let dry for 24 hours before tooling.
Thank you for making and sharing this video. Could you please tell me what brand of 'gold rubber' you used to remove the excess gold leaf with, and is it called gold rubber?
Thank you for this video. I am building up my tools and supplies and would like to know where I may procure some what was featured in your video. The heater, and hand tools and letters etc. Thank you for any information you have.
Should add I may have to be inventive since I am on retired and on Social Security. do have referrals to making own tools and tables and such? Thank you.
I always wondered, what is the use of gold to hold on to the skin? , what do you have in that glass with which you put on the second book what is ready to be gilded? Thanks for the reply! I am surprised by the dexterity with which you put the letters, this must have many years of experience
@@auriflex is there an alternative method of heating the tool if one does not have this particular stove? My problem is that I have a ceramic surface stove and a camping open fire heater.
Greetings, Sky. I don't think Trevor responds to comments on this video. I'm guessing he's just probably very busy. They're called brass hand tools, or brass finishing tools. You can sometimes find them used, but two places where you can purchase them new (my recommendation) is FineCut or Book Bind Designs, both in the U.K. Hope that helps, and happy gold tooling!
I want to learn this having the equipment and was hoping to see the results, just hold the book up to the camera, nope . . . just add the book to the pile! Some good information though. Next film, display the work.
It was lovely spending a little time in your workshop , listening and watching as you shared your skill and knowledge , thank you for taking the time to do so. It’s amazing to think the technology that’s contributed to the demise of such a beautiful craft, may also help to save and revive it, or at least keep its techniques and secrets safe for those yet to come . I have just bought a couple of old book binding tools which I love , your workshop is just jaw dropping, tool envy “doesn’t come close , the display and quantity of beautiful tools nearly took my breath away ! The seeds of your knowledge have now been cast far and wide, I’m sure many of them will find the right place to flourish and grow 😊Thank you again .
As a newbie, this is invaluable ! Thank you, sir. Much appreciated and of course I will watch them all 🐈⬛
If I could have had any choice of a career - this would have been it ! Thank you for sharing your skill and wow I am in awe of how those books look ! Just absolutely amazing and beautiful. GOD Bless you for sharing Dear Trevor.
This is a level of expert craftsmanship that I can only dream of achieving -- not just in bookbinding, but in anything. Thank you for sharing with us your secrets!
Really helpful video. I learned many things. Did you say “you could do this job with your eyes closed?”only a skilled craftsman of many years experience could ever say something like that. Lining up hand-tooled letters has to be one of the hardest skills to master with eyes very much open! Thank you. John Green sent us your link. I’m glad he did.
Superb skill and craftsmanship, part of what made Britain great. No machine can match the British craftsman.
I would advise anyone to purchace Trevors DVD lessons on his website. Great teacher. Thorough in his explanations and processes.
Could you please share the link here , thank you .
@@srabonisamanta4585 www.allaboutbookbinding.com/wp/
Yes. That would be quite helpful if you were to post where to obtain his instructional videos
A very impressive demonstration of skill
Probably the greatest video on youtube on this subject. Great Work!! It will help me a lot in my small projects. Hope to see more videos coming from you!!
That was so very interesting - thank you for sharing your trade - excellent workmanship!
It is so wonderful to see such craftsmanship, such an outstanding quality, in this youtube sea of rubble. What a beautiful gold finishing, breathtaking.
I was, for a part, educated in Ascona but I can't remember using the paste water first.
I was wondering how you take of the loose gold of the rubber...... Can you please make more video's? I shared it on facebook, it should be seen by so many more people! I saw it because Harmatan shared. Thank you so much.
What a great video! Thank you for sharing it.
I'm an soon to be master bookbinder from Finland, although feel like such a novice still :) But it's about continuous learning, right? It is so great to be able to find videos like this, since there's not that many places to learn this kind of skills.
What a coincidence; I'm a soon to be a master bookbinder, too.... In just about 40 years, if I don't die of old age first. But the journey of a thousand books starts with the first. I'm going to start my first probably next week - it's all laid out on the table.
Good luck in your career.😊
Congrats. It´s a amazing job. Greetings from a colleague by profession from Albacete, Spain.
Excellent video, master Lloyd! Your explanations are vital! It s the first time i ve heard someone actually saying that you need a thin coating of vaseline after the pastewash and glairing. I ve since learned this, but my first attempts were very frustrating as the leaf kept slipping off :)))
This must also prevent the gold from sticking where it's not wanted, I hope it does anyway, as this has been where I have been stuck so far. Fingers crossed
hello, could you please tell me what the pastewash is? Can I make it at home such as glair? For a glair I use egg whites and a little bit of vinegar. Beginner here. Thank you.
@@vousatyr pastewash is a thin paste, either ricefour paste or wheatpaste.
@ I see. What purpose is it for? I thought you first do blind tooling, then only add the glaire. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. I did video about it in Paris, was really interesting. Best of luck.
I want to apprentice under this wonderful man
Love to watch a master work at his trade... Brilliant.. I'd love to learn is there a shop to buy tools?
This has helped me so much, thank you!!
عمل أكثر من رائع Very good work...
Beautifully done! Is the paste wash the same thing as size? And what did you use to remove the unwanted gold and why did the tooled gold hold? Because it was heated? Thanks, great video!
❤ lindo seu trabalho
Excelente video gran destreza y dedicación realmente aprendo mucho. aunque realizo trabajos de encuadernación con medios mas moderno pero su metodología me ayuda bastante
Thank you so much for sharing your gold tooling technique. Great video and wonderful calm commentary. The gilt edge is head only? Thus denoting the head and no upside down tooling? Thank you again
What a fantastic video, what kind of glue or paste is it that you are using also you mentioned the clear coat that you apply at the end what is it exactly? The work is beautiful...
Beautiful !!
Does the purchased video talk about the chemistry of using the various layers, including Vaseline, and tools and process to get the gold to reliably adhere to the leather?
Yes the purchased video provides all the necessary explanations, as well as a very detailed step by step guide to the whole process, everything you would need to know about traditional gold tooling is explained in it. Many thanks m. Trevor
Very informative.
Great video, but it would be awesome to have the things you used put into description. I need to know exactly what liquids you used and the gold sheets
Fascinating!
Hi Trevor thank you for the great video. Could I please ask if you are able to tell me how to make a paste wash. Also are you able to perhaps give me an idea of how to make my own glaire and how long does one leave the glare on for before tooling? Some of the ready-made glaire you can buy suggests 24-hours. you so much
Have you received the answers to your questions yet? To make paste wash simply mix some wheat or rice starch into some distilled water. Heat the water first but don't bring to a boil. Let cool to room temperature before use. Add a few teaspoons of rose water for better results.
Glaire is just pure egg whites. Nothing too special about it. You can strain the egg whites through a cheesecloth. Add just a splash of vinegar as a preservative. You can also buy powdered egg whites which is pure albumin. I'm not sure his technique, but let dry for 24 hours before tooling.
Thank you for making and sharing this video. Could you please tell me what brand of 'gold rubber' you used to remove the excess gold leaf with, and is it called gold rubber?
Thank you for this video. I am building up my tools and supplies and would like to know where I may procure some what was featured in your video. The heater, and hand tools and letters etc. Thank you for any information you have.
Fine Cut in the U.K. makes some excellent brass tools.
Great, can you tell me where to buy book binding tools and book gilding tools, and do you have any tips for beginners?
Hum, close-up, maybe? Dit looks interesting but couldn't see anything
Should add I may have to be inventive since I am on retired and on Social Security. do have referrals to making own tools and tables and such? Thank you.
There should be some closeup shots of the titles when finished. Joyce Dreyfuss
If your already using glair what is the benefit of using vaseline as well?
The glare is the “adhesive ‘ the Vaseline is only there to hold the gold in place whilst you tool it.
I always wondered, what is the use of gold to hold on to the skin? , what do you have in that glass with which you put on the second book what is ready to be gilded?
Thanks for the reply!
I am surprised by the dexterity with which you put the letters, this must have many years of experience
What are these books and who are you binding them for?
My Hearings not perfect but muffled sound is most annoying 🤷♂️
Also what petrol do you use to remove the gold? Thank you.
The petrol is sold as lighter fuel, which is refined petrol readily available in small tins.
What is your stamp heater called? I’ve been searching everywhere for something like it, but no success.
It is called a finishing stove, they are sometimes available on eBay
@@auriflex is there an alternative method of heating the tool if one does not have this particular stove? My problem is that I have a ceramic surface stove and a camping open fire heater.
@@subarashi99 Electric single ring worksurface hob?
Hi merry christmas, 🎄2021
Iraq bagdhad.
Do you foil book block edges and is so do you have a video on your method please?
May I ask where did you buy your tools from?
what are all the tools you're using called? I want to get into book binding myself, and I would love to be able to acquire such tools
Greetings, Sky. I don't think Trevor responds to comments on this video. I'm guessing he's just probably very busy. They're called brass hand tools, or brass finishing tools. You can sometimes find them used, but two places where you can purchase them new (my recommendation) is FineCut or Book Bind Designs, both in the U.K. Hope that helps, and happy gold tooling!
@@augustbinderybespokeatelie8092 thank you!
I want to learn this having the equipment and was hoping to see the results, just hold the book up to the camera, nope . . . just add the book to the pile! Some good information though.
Next film, display the work.