2021 UPDATE: You can find a newly filmed and edited version of this video with clearer demonstrations and the addition of a 5-hole pamphlet stitch book here: ruclips.net/video/jPahiIW5Q2Y/видео.html
That is a great and very easy way to bind a book. I do the stitching though the other way round, which means that I insert the needle to the middle hole from the outside in order to have the final knot on the outside of the sketchbook and I also leave a quite large tail that I "braid" into something like a kord to use it to keep the sketchbook closed.
Thanks so much! People never discuss paper graining. I used to work in printing, both conventional and digital, and even our managers used to order the wrong grain. It would jam the presses every single time if they ran the sheets cross-grained. I appreciate you bringing up the "old knowledge." :) You definitely have a fan here!
Thanks! I studied printmaking at uni, and learned about paper grain in the bookbinding classes I took back then. It seems like such a small thing but makes a huge difference in the long run.
This is a great project as the material requirements are things many of us (probably) already own. I can see see inserting collage papers, and gel prints (in a book of a different utility that is).
I saw a comment where you asked what the cover material was, but I can’t see it now. The paper I used for the cover was either 250gsm or 300gsm Somerset Velvet Black printmaking paper. It had been out of production because Somerset had been having problems with the chemistry, but I believe it’s being made again now.
Thank you! You explained how to do this so well I’m finally going to take the leap and make one using 140lb watercolor paper. I’ve made smaller sketchbooks using staples but they just don’t feel “right.” Excellent video!
Thank you ! This simple binding was exactly what I was looking for to make my own casual watercolor sketchbooks. 0.75 speed is a good tip too. Is your paper a 140 lb watercolor paper ? Isn’t it too thick for this one signature binding ? Also, don’t you take care of the different textures on the faces of your paper ? This might be useful for a double page drawing.
Hi Jean-François, the paper that I used in this one was Arches 185gsm, which is about 60 lb (I think). I have done some with 300gsm (140 lb) and while it is pushing it, they work ok. There's a slight difference to the back and front of the sheets, but for these sketchbooks it's not something I'm personally concerned about. Arches takes watercolour pretty well on both sides. If you were concerned about your spreads having different finishes you could definitely take care to avoid that when folding the pages. The ones I'm making now are from a range of different papers mixed into one book, which can make things interesting!
Thanks for watching! I made a newer version of this video a year or two ago if it’s helpful for you. 🙂 Make a 3-hole or 5-hole pamphlet stitch sketchbook ruclips.net/video/jPahiIW5Q2Y/видео.html
2021 UPDATE: You can find a newly filmed and edited version of this video with clearer demonstrations and the addition of a 5-hole pamphlet stitch book here: ruclips.net/video/jPahiIW5Q2Y/видео.html
That is a great and very easy way to bind a book. I do the stitching though the other way round, which means that I insert the needle to the middle hole from the outside in order to have the final knot on the outside of the sketchbook and I also leave a quite large tail that I "braid" into something like a kord to use it to keep the sketchbook closed.
Thanks so much! People never discuss paper graining. I used to work in printing, both conventional and digital, and even our managers used to order the wrong grain. It would jam the presses every single time if they ran the sheets cross-grained. I appreciate you bringing up the "old knowledge." :) You definitely have a fan here!
Thanks! I studied printmaking at uni, and learned about paper grain in the bookbinding classes I took back then. It seems like such a small thing but makes a huge difference in the long run.
This is a great project as the material requirements are things many of us (probably) already own. I can see see inserting collage papers, and gel prints (in a book of a different utility that is).
Thank you. Your video was great and so are your drawings. I ran it at 75 playback speed which made it easier for me to follow.
Good tip on the playback speed!
Thank you for this great tutorial! Seems like a simple and great end product for watercolor sketching. Excited to try it out.
Thanks!
I saw a comment where you asked what the cover material was, but I can’t see it now. The paper I used for the cover was either 250gsm or 300gsm Somerset Velvet Black printmaking paper. It had been out of production because Somerset had been having problems with the chemistry, but I believe it’s being made again now.
Smart. No nonsense. Brilliant. Loved it!
Thanks Alexandru!
Thank you! You explained how to do this so well I’m finally going to take the leap and make one using 140lb watercolor paper. I’ve made smaller sketchbooks using staples but they just don’t feel “right.” Excellent video!
Thanks!
i successfully stitched my first sketchbook just now. thanks a ton for making this video!
Excellent! Glad it was helpful. :)
Thank you ! This simple binding was exactly what I was looking for to make my own casual watercolor sketchbooks. 0.75 speed is a good tip too.
Is your paper a 140 lb watercolor paper ? Isn’t it too thick for this one signature binding ?
Also, don’t you take care of the different textures on the faces of your paper ? This might be useful for a double page drawing.
Hi Jean-François, the paper that I used in this one was Arches 185gsm, which is about 60 lb (I think). I have done some with 300gsm (140 lb) and while it is pushing it, they work ok. There's a slight difference to the back and front of the sheets, but for these sketchbooks it's not something I'm personally concerned about. Arches takes watercolour pretty well on both sides. If you were concerned about your spreads having different finishes you could definitely take care to avoid that when folding the pages. The ones I'm making now are from a range of different papers mixed into one book, which can make things interesting!
This was useful! I subscribed. Also i love the background music :)
Thanks! The background music is my husband's old stuff. Working on some new music now so I have a bit more variety. :)
How many watercolor pages can you reasonably use like this, before it starts getting wonky? Thanks
super cute, thank you!
Loved it! Thank you 🙏🏽
Glad you enjoyed it!
I loved it!! Thanks!!!
Oh that is so nice. Very good idea and great work many greetings Christiane from Berlin Germany. I have subsribed your channel 😊😊
Thank you, that was super!
Thanks for watching! I made a newer version of this video a year or two ago if it’s helpful for you. 🙂
Make a 3-hole or 5-hole pamphlet stitch sketchbook
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Wonderful.
Thank you! Cheers!
Lovely!!!
Thanks! Much more easier
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Music is too loud