5 tips for beginner bookbinders ✦ trimming smooth text blocks, cheap pressing equipment, and more

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @knowmatter
    @knowmatter 9 месяцев назад +7

    So a tip I learnt somewhere along the line for trimming book blocks or cutting bookboard by hand is to doing standing up and to lift the foot from the same side you hold the cutter, this puts greater and steadier pressure on the hand holding the ruler. Nothing worse than being half way through trimming and the ruler moves!

  • @nwgibbons3037
    @nwgibbons3037 Год назад +49

    Chantelle- If you wrap your 220 sandpaper around a small block of wood, it’s easier to sand a flat and level surface. Also easier to grip and less fatiguing on your hands

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Год назад +7

      Good tip!

    • @RsJaneP
      @RsJaneP Год назад +5

      I’m a p.t. woodworker and this is what I was also going to recommend. Another option is to purchase firm sanding blocks instead of sheets of sandpaper. They’re easy to hold and get the job done quickly. As a papermaker and card maker (more often than woodworking), I always have a few different grits on hand.😊

  • @RsJaneP
    @RsJaneP Год назад +6

    Tips from a fellow creative (moi): Use isopropyl alcohol to clean gooey stuff off scissors, such as double-sided tape residue. I use a folded over paper towel so I don’t cut my fingers on the scissor blades whilst wiping them. It works well and evaporates fast so no worries of rusting. If you wash any tool with soap and water, don’t soak them and be sure to dry thoroughly in case there’s parts of the tool that could rust. Baby wipes are also good to keep nearby to clean small areas or your hands (you never want to smudge a beautiful journal you’re creating). If you work with glitter or anything similar, Swiffer sheets are great for quick cleanups as they really grab and contain those tiny bits. I also keep a Crafter’s Toolkit Glue and Residue Eraser (it’s a flat square in a honey colour with a bumpy texture)…in a non-aggressive rubbing motion, these work great for removing small areas of dried glue smears, rogue paint marks, inks, etc from without damaging the substrate (especially paper or cardboard). You can find them via amazon for only a few bucks. If you use a glue-gun for any crafting, once completed, quickly zap the pesky glue strings with a hair dryer or heat tool and they will magically vanish. Chanel, I’ve been an crafter and professional instructor for many decades and love sharing info. I hope you and your followers find some of these tips helpful. Apologies for seemingly commandeering your comment section! :-)

  • @quench100
    @quench100 3 месяца назад +4

    I bound a 480 page user manual and trimmed the edge with a stanley knife, but did it in stages, 40 or so pages at a time, by putting the cutting mat inside the text block, trimming those 40 pages, and then gathering the next lot of 40 pages, moving the cutting mat below them, and using a few pages from the previous trim to position my ruler for the next cut, and so on. I've used this technique a few times now and it turns out surprisingly well. The hard part with a knife is the top and bottom edges because of the spine swell.

  • @caileancampbell7498
    @caileancampbell7498 Год назад +3

    I am jack of all Trades and I'll give another few tips. If you happen to have a bench vice and/or hand plane, you can use those too. The vice can be used as a book press while sowing the binding onand glueing the spine. The plane can be used to cut the pages to plane while in the vice. You use sharp chisels or leaether knives for the book boardsand cover cloth/leather. Now, I know a lot of these tips may seem odd, but a LOT of wood working tools have moved into the kitchen like the zester for hard skinned fruit and root vegatables. That is a wood working tool. So why not use other tool.

  • @melinie17
    @melinie17 Год назад +7

    really appreciate how this video is direct and to the point, thank you for all these helpful tips!

  • @jfredmuggs3586
    @jfredmuggs3586 Год назад +3

    Solid, straight forward tool and other materials selections --- with clear explanations. Good video.....

  • @yourebeautifulmomlog
    @yourebeautifulmomlog 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you🥰 I can't tell you how helpful all your videos are. You are so kind and explain things so well, thank you, thank you!!😃 I just received your ebook and look forward to reading and following along as I begin this journey! I'm so excited 😁🥰

  • @susanavenir
    @susanavenir Год назад +3

    So helpful start to finish! Using sandpaper that way is such a great idea.

  • @hi_alani
    @hi_alani Год назад +3

    cannot wait to start my own book binding business! thank you Chanel!

  • @kathleencunningham7210
    @kathleencunningham7210 Год назад +8

    I have trouble with cutting my text blocks; the top edge is nice, but the bottom is almost always wavy! I have currently been avoiding it by using torn deckle-look edges so that they don't have to line up perfectly 😅Thank you for these tips, and for sharing your experiences!

  • @kreativekymona
    @kreativekymona Год назад +3

    I love all of these tips, especially the last one.

  • @bethcrane5780
    @bethcrane5780 Год назад +5

    I'm really looking forward to the book! I preordered because your videos have inspired me to make my own sketchbooks and journals. Thanks so much Chanel!

  • @Louise_Moura
    @Louise_Moura Год назад +3

    The video hadn't even started yet and I had already pressed like 'cause I knew the tips would be 🌟gold tier🌟

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Год назад +2

      😘😘😘

    • @sacrebleu1371
      @sacrebleu1371 Год назад +1

      😂 Same here. So excited because this was precisely what I was looking into and needing. I swear she read my mind... and heart! ❤

  • @deborayarin4562
    @deborayarin4562 Год назад +1

    Wonderful video, super clear and with Inspiration. Thank you very much. Congratulations

  • @DJRandomHajile
    @DJRandomHajile 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just found your channel because I'm making some props for a few Dungeons & Dragons sessions. Going to also make some notebooks for my players with some of the tips on this channel. 🙂

  • @brendasuemckameyscott7506
    @brendasuemckameyscott7506 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for the tips. You are amazing and cant wait for the book. It is on order.

  • @YahwehsSetApartArt
    @YahwehsSetApartArt Год назад

    Thanks! Looking forward to doing business/supporting your work with you- De’borah-Yah

  • @carolinelawrie7142
    @carolinelawrie7142 Год назад +5

    Great tips thank you 📚📚😁 I really must get a better cutting knife! ❤

  • @KatPadmore
    @KatPadmore Год назад +4

    your book is in my basket waiting for payday- I can't wait!

  • @wildcaterpillar4825
    @wildcaterpillar4825 Год назад +8

    The sandpaper really does help, but I think I definitely need a better utility blade because my own novel is over 650 pages long and it’s sooo hard to get the sides trimmed top side and bottom lol

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Год назад

      Wow that's ambitious. If you can get the sewing to line up well, the top and bottom edges don't look bad when they're untrimmed.

    • @adamanhavengarde
      @adamanhavengarde Год назад

      bro, I had the same experience. by the middle, i'm not trimming the start anymore. it's sliding.

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Год назад +2

    these tips seemed super helpful, I'd love to try them one day ❤

  • @fabriciomartinsesilva1503
    @fabriciomartinsesilva1503 Год назад +6

    What weight of paper do you use for notebooks? Thanks. You're my inspiration.

  • @wildfireswildfires6792
    @wildfireswildfires6792 6 месяцев назад

    Sanding ! Thank you❤

  • @rosehavenfarm2969
    @rosehavenfarm2969 9 месяцев назад

    Tip #5 is very good.

  • @francinetjones1814
    @francinetjones1814 Год назад +3

    what weight is the book board you use? Where do you purchase it. Thank you.

  • @YahwehsSetApartArt
    @YahwehsSetApartArt Год назад

    Thank you Chanel!

  • @kerryhoyle7569
    @kerryhoyle7569 Год назад

    you have been very helpful!

  • @E4Alabbasy
    @E4Alabbasy Год назад

    Thank you for the tips 🥰

  • @universelove6163
    @universelove6163 9 месяцев назад

    Where can I get the metal spacers ?

  • @paulominholi5511
    @paulominholi5511 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @richardlucas8849
    @richardlucas8849 2 месяца назад

    Hi I am from the UK and new to bookbinding and I need some advice regarding paper choice for my project. In short I am writing, printing and binding a book of about 250 pages in A5 size. I am fully aware of the implications of paper grain and I will shortly have a source that can supply me the paper I need (Large long grain cut to A4 short grain) My question is simple but just cannot find a definitive answer. My book is Text with some Black & White and some Colour pictures. What paper should I use as in GSM, Matt, coated or not etc. I am printing A4 to make A5 page size on inkjet the bookcover will be on A3 laminated and I have a source for that. I hope you can help or point me in the right direction.
    Regards
    Richard
    Celer et Audax

  • @purexorange
    @purexorange Год назад +1

    I bought all the basic bookbinding supplies but I just still haven’t gotten around to actually starting!😅

  • @RsJaneP
    @RsJaneP Месяц назад

    Hi Chanel, I want to purchase a heavy duty guillotine cutter (the type that cuts straight down). I need it to trim my text blocks so they’ll have nice smooth, professional-looking edges. Can you please recommend one that is in the $200 price range (I’ll consider spending a bit more if the cutter is highly rated)? Thanks so much! :-)

  • @curiousarthoarder
    @curiousarthoarder Год назад

    Loves the video very helpfull. What camera do u use ?

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Год назад

      It’s in my description, it took a while to learn how to use it but I love it

  • @MarleighMathiot
    @MarleighMathiot 4 месяца назад

    What brand of knife do you use?

  • @koalafan1576
    @koalafan1576 Год назад +1

    I tried a 3/8” spacer for the hinge gap and that was too big. I had to take it down to about 3/16”.

    • @bittermelonbindery
      @bittermelonbindery  Год назад +1

      yeah it can really depend on the binder's style. glad you found a gap space that works.

    • @koalafan1576
      @koalafan1576 Год назад +1

      @@bittermelonbindery I have no clue what the style is that I’m using. I just did generic text block sewing with the thingies you sew to it. Then I glue on the bookmark ribbon and then the end ribbon thing and the extra thin cheese cloth type fiber. I glue the whole cover on that text block.

  • @victoriaculbertson8266
    @victoriaculbertson8266 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @G65t5
    @G65t5 Год назад

    Хорошенькая :)
    вот прям милаха