NO SEW Binding Option | Beginner Bookbinding Project

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*I forgot to mention when sawing the grooves for the thread, that I saw at a slightly diagonal angle. As the saw cuts through, I tilt it a little either left or right so that the groove isn't just straight down. I apologize for not mentioning that as its not easy to see.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - intro
3:04 - folding individual pages
4:00 - clamping folded pages
4:50 - covering boards with plastic wrap
5:30 - stacking papers evenly & clamping between boards
6:38 brushing glue onto paper folds
7:58 - let first layer of glue sit for 5 minutes
8:46 - marking & cutting grooves into spine
9:40 - cutting thread & laying thread into grooves
11:00 - brushing on glue & adding fabric strip
13:47 - last layer of glue over fabric
14:13 - outro

[iamdawt]

I've never seen this type of binding, how interesting. I can see where those threads would help to strengthen it. Thank you for showing us yet another way to bind our books!

[googievideo]

I remember book binding in junior high and at one of my old jobs. I loved it! Thank you for showing this!

[robertphillips]

To use this method for single pages, a good deal of technique is necessary. As you point out, the adhesion between PVA and paper can set up quickly. To help with that, a glue with a longer open time and less filler is needed. Paper that is less "thirsty" and with good grain behavior is good too. Then, with the front edge securely clamped, the spine is bent sharply enough that the overall area is increased by perhaps 50%. With a large enough brush to apply a generous but not drippy coat, the spine is held firmly during gluing. Then the direction of "fanning" is quickly reversed and the brush is reapplied, with added glue if needed. Straightening the book block out, excess glue is removed with a pinching gliding motion between thumb and forefinger. Reinforcing cloth or non-woven material is then applied, and may be held compressed between waxed or waste paper. The result is a book with each leaf tipped onto its neighbor -- a highly openable volume, and much stronger than mere padding. If the book or paper stock are heavy, added reinforcement along the spine will reduce the "flexing angle" between leaves, so that a potential breaking point is avoided but openability remains good.

[russianaloha]

Thank you for making this video! Ive seen so many that make journals and whatnot but no1 has shown how to bind them. I love this! You make some beautiful things!! 💕

[aranoguera]

Thank you! I can get on my project!
My kids draw and paint a lot. I want to take those pages and bind them into books, add a few white ones for photos. I will make 3 of these and they will be Christmas gifts for the grandparents.

[karenescalera]

My first venture into making a sketch book for a bible study class. I love your clear instructions without having to be "perfectly aligned" 😊 Will be starting the folding process once I purchase the size paper required. Not a librarian yet did work part-time in a library for a few years processing books for shelving. Watched the book repair person doing the glueing work and the sewing part was daunting! Thanks for this alternative!

[valeriehayne]

ironically for me, i found this method even more intimidating than just sewing the signatures together 😅😅

[colleenkilgour]

Nik, you are a very good teacher. 💐 Thank you! 😊👍🏻

[marciabonk]

I make junk journals but don't ''stuff ' pages w much dimensional stuff, so I will try this and see!

[LindaSmith-vqbr]

I have tried a variation of this kind of binding. Instead of PVA glue, I used rubber cement. The book has been used a lot and it still hangs together.

[ElvieMe]

New technique for me! Thank you for this folded-glued signatures method!!
again, very clear and good explanation. I appreciate your sharing of techniques!!

[theresewallentin]

What a great option for people who want to make a book, but are hesitant about sewing 🤩 You rock the bookbinding world Nik 😍⭐️

[tootsfour]

Oh Nik thanks for this video. You explain processes very well with details. I appreciate that quality. Hope you are doing well. BLESSINGS

[shirleymccullough]

Thanks Nik, appreciate you taking the time to share with us how this blinding is done … 😊💖

[chrispalynchuk]

Great video!!! I love your approach to the skills of bookbinding...I will try it purely for the pleasure of creating a beautiful book of my own! Thanks for sharing!

[altertonart]

makes me want to try book binding again! i had fun with it while at uni

[withloveandlighthandboundb]

Thank you for the wondering tutorial. You are a great teacher and how wonderful technology can be when I can learn from you even from thousands of miles away!!. I am going to give this technique a try, following your step by step guide. I couldn't believe that book binding can be so addictive!! Thank you for all your videos and guidances...

[MartatheJoyfulCrafter]

Very interesting, must try this. Thank you.

[sue_downing]

that was great, fast & easy, thanks, thanks for posting vids
I am getting ready to start book binding hobby

[vocalchords]

So clear, so competent and such an encouragement! Thank you very much!