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Here are 5 essential learnings from my bookbinding practice!

0:00 get cheap to expensive but worth it
3:03 no press, no problem
3:41 spacers and squares
4:29 how to hand-trim a smooth text block
6:22 my last tip

My other videos that may be helpful:
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✦ Where to get tools and materials (I don't make anything from these links and I'm avoiding posting amazon links where possible) ✦
*Awl and bone folder:* fine art store, bookbinding supply shop like [ Ссылка ]
*Utility knife:* OLFA brand is super reliable and sold at hardware stores
*Scissors:* Mine is a Japanese brand, this one is similar [ Ссылка ]
*Cutting mat and metal ruler:* arts & crafts store, hardware store, the ruler I cut with is this one [ Ссылка ]
*Needles:* bookbinding supply shop, leather craft shop, sewing store
*Glue brushes:* arts and crafts store, hardware store
*PVA glue:* fine art store, bookbinding supply shop (PVA is ineffective when frozen so order it before the winter months)
*Paper for pages:* fine art store, online paper shops like Paper Mill Store or Paperworks
*Mull:* bookbinding supply shops or replace with cheesecloth found at grocery stores, craft stores, hardware stores
*Commercial bookcloth:* I like [ Ссылка ] because they sell half yards
*Tissue paper for DIY bookcloth:* [ Ссылка ] or [ Ссылка ], look for something around 30 gsm or under
*Thread alternative:* linen thread 25/3 gauge is standard, you can also use upholstery thread from sewing stores and it doesn't have to be waxed


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Filming Equipment
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with Canon 24-105mm F/4 lens

Editing Software
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FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? [ Ссылка ]
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands that sell this
✦ How do you make your book cloth? [ Ссылка ]
✦ Where do you get dot grid writing paper? [ Ссылка ]
✦ Where did you get your...
guillotine cutter - [ Ссылка ]
book press (made it myself) - [ Ссылка ]
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
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✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕

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