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DIY Hardcover Book | Case Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon

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⟡ Shop My Favorite Supplies on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon ⟡ Patreon:   / sealemon   In this tutorial, I'll show you how to case bind a hardcover book. I've found there are many variations of case binding methods. None are necessarily better than others, they are just slightly different and up to your personal preference. This is what has worked for me so far, but I'm always learning. You're welcome to make your own variations based on my tutorial to suite your own preference. SUPPLIES • Text block (already made): http://bit.ly/TextBlock • Board*: https://amzn.to/2rwzAKb (can also recycle back of paper pads) • Book cloth (paper will work too): http://bit.ly/VBU6pI • PVA or book glue: http://bit.ly/BookGlue • Pencil • Rulers: http://bit.ly/MyRulers • Cutting mat*: https://amzn.to/2I4fhPn • Bone folder*: https://amzn.to/2rxiSv3 • Utility blade*: http://amzn.to/2G8iUlB • Scissors* (or x-acto blade): https://amzn.to/2IpB7w5 • Glu …...more
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DIY Hardcover Book | Case Bookbinding Tutorial | Sea Lemon
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⟡ Shop My Favorite Supplies on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon ⟡ Patreon:   / sealemon   In this tutorial, I'll show you how to case bind a hardcover book. I've found there are many variations of case binding methods. None are necessarily better than others, they are just slightly different and up to your personal preference. This is what has worked for me so far, but I'm always learning. You're welcome to make your own variations based on my tutorial to suite your own preference. SUPPLIES • Text block (already made): http://bit.ly/TextBlock • Board*: https://amzn.to/2rwzAKb (can also recycle back of paper pads) • Book cloth (paper will work too): http://bit.ly/VBU6pI • PVA or book glue: http://bit.ly/BookGlue • Pencil • Rulers: http://bit.ly/MyRulers • Cutting mat*: https://amzn.to/2I4fhPn • Bone folder*: https://amzn.to/2rxiSv3 • Utility blade*: http://amzn.to/2G8iUlB • Scissors* (or x-acto blade): https://amzn.to/2IpB7w5 • Glue brush*: https://amzn.to/2IrGNpm • Weights (or heavy books) • Book press: http://bit.ly/PressTips • Drafting triangle*: https://amzn.to/2rxMqrw My Amazon Favorites*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon Art, Craft & Sewing Best Sellers on Amazon*: https://amzn.to/47C1tT3 Top Craft Supplies & Tools on Etsy*: https://tidd.ly/41ZuKpo Shop My Stationery & Downloads*: https://tidd.ly/3gLXZIP Shop My Patterned Paper*: https://bit.ly/SeaZazzle ❋ IMPORTANT TIP ❋ Whatever material you use for the cover (fabric or paper), if it is really thick, you should add the width of it (ex. 2mm) to the "gap width". This will compensate for the thickness and allow the cover to still hang over the text block. RELATED VIDEOS • DIY Kettle Stitch Binding: http://bit.ly/KettleStitch • DIY Text Block for Case Binding: http://bit.ly/XYc6Hi • DIY Bookbinding Headbands: http://bit.ly/WPtf8f • Bookbinding Board: http://bit.ly/Xfj9ZX • DIY Book Cloth: http://bit.ly/VBU6pI • DIY Book Press & Tips: http://bit.ly/PressTips • Bookbinding Supplies Playlist: http://bit.ly/BindingTips • Bookbinding Methods Playlist: http://bit.ly/BindingMethods • DIY Book Projects Playlist: http://bit.ly/BookProjects SHOP MY PRINTS, STICKERS & MORE Etsy*: https://tidd.ly/3gLXZIP Monthly Mail: http://bit.ly/SLPatron My Patterned Paper & More*: https://bit.ly/SeaZazzle Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon Kona's Wish List: https://amzn.to/3UIF2FE SOCIAL Instagram:   / sealemon   TikTok:   / heysealemon   Facebook:   / sealemon   Pinterest:   / sealemon   MAIL Sea Lemon PO Box 1333 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 USA MUSIC CREDITS "Something Elated" by Broke For Free (http://brokeforfree.com) DISCLAIMERS Links above marked with (*) are affiliate links, which means I may earn revenue or credits (at no extra cost to you) via those affiliated sites.
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