Thank you! I've dabbled in bookbinding for many years. Never have I seen the topic of paper grain explained so clearly. Kudos for a truly excellent tutorial!
Thanks so much for this. I have been hobby binding for some years but couldn't get my head around the grain of paper. As a visual learner, it's so much easier to understand, when you see it on video. Have subscribed. Thanks 👍
You're very welcome, Zoe. Good luck with your leather journals. I have a Facebook group you might like where we share our handmade book creations. Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/1999899693592409/?source_id=249483358439630
The problem with paper grain is the difficulty in finding the right one. I am unable to find A4 paper short grain so I can fold it and get A5 with the grain running correctly.
Hi, and thank you for this complete video. I did a little experimenting and wondered if you could comment. I took some 8.5 x 11 card stock (lighter weight) and folded it against the grain (so it was now 5.5 x 8.5). I then used a hot dry iron and it flattened out nicely. have you ever considered that to solve the problem? the reason I'm asking is that it's very easy to find 8.5 x 11 paper and I always want to fold it the way that (after watching your video) would be against the grain. If I could make flat signatures by just using a hot dry iron then that gives me more options. thanks so much! julia
Great question! It’s safe to assume each pack is the same. But check each new pack because manufacturers do change the orientation. I’ve been caught out once or twice.
Thank you! I've dabbled in bookbinding for many years. Never have I seen the topic of paper grain explained so clearly. Kudos for a truly excellent tutorial!
I'm so glad this was useful!
Alway good to rewatch this paper grain video before I make a new book. Thank you
Thank you. I'll be making my first book
What a fabulous bit of info. I've made tons of junk journals and art journals and now I understand some of my outcomes. Thank you so much.
This explains a LOT! Now I understand why some of my projects didn’t look as nice. Thank you!
such a helpful video. Thanks!
Thanks so much for this. I have been hobby binding for some years but couldn't get my head around the grain of paper. As a visual learner, it's so much easier to understand, when you see it on video. Have subscribed. Thanks 👍
Extremely helpful, thanks for sharing this.
Amazing! I had no idea.
What a great video! Thank you!
I’m glad you liked it b
great info. Never understood the importance of the grain of paper.
Excellent explanation!
Thank you for such a clear explanation x
Great video. Thank you! 🥰
Finally! I understand. Thank you!
I'm binding some leather journals and this is very useful!! Thanks a lot for sharing :)
You're very welcome, Zoe. Good luck with your leather journals. I have a Facebook group you might like where we share our handmade book creations. Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/1999899693592409/?source_id=249483358439630
The problem with paper grain is the difficulty in finding the right one. I am unable to find A4 paper short grain so I can fold it and get A5 with the grain running correctly.
if i make my own bookcloth like you've shown us, will that have a grain? thanks
Hi, and thank you for this complete video. I did a little experimenting and wondered if you could comment. I took some 8.5 x 11 card stock (lighter weight) and folded it against the grain (so it was now 5.5 x 8.5). I then used a hot dry iron and it flattened out nicely. have you ever considered that to solve the problem? the reason I'm asking is that it's very easy to find 8.5 x 11 paper and I always want to fold it the way that (after watching your video) would be against the grain. If I could make flat signatures by just using a hot dry iron then that gives me more options. thanks so much! julia
That’s a good idea. I might protect my paper with a layer of parchment so it doesn’t get shiny. But I say - go for it!!
What if you have painted the paper…and it is bumpy…or not smooth, how would you judge the grain then?
Is it a safe assumption that the whole package of paper is the same, or do I need to check each individual paper?
Great question! It’s safe to assume each pack is the same. But check each new pack because manufacturers do change the orientation. I’ve been caught out once or twice.
@@VintagePageDesigns Thanks! Will check each pack.