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Making an Epic Medieval Tome from Scratch

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stained the pages with tea

0:22

used four pieces of paper in each signature

1:35

stained 52 pieces of paper making a total of 13 signatures

1:47

clamp the pages in place

2:00

tying three lengths of this jute rope to the chair

2:30

bring the needle back out through the second hole

2:48

bring the needle in a loop around the thread

3:14

making a 1 centimeter wide line of glue along the edge

3:52

shaping the spine by hammering it with the mallets

4:08

covering the spine with pva glue

5:11

fray the cords before applying the glue

6:21

started to thin down the leather around the edges

7:30

glue the leather to the spine

7:43

strap some thread and cord around the cords on the spine

8:09

measured the width of the buckles

8:26

fasten the buckles with double cap

9:09

carved in the leather with a halfmoon knife

9:44

cut out the pattern with swivel knife

10:02

glue the leather to the wooden covers

10:54

cut off the excess leather at the top

11:16

attach the corner protectors

11:27

continued to punch three holes in each of the leather straps

11:48

treat the surface with a nice layer of wax

12:09
Making an Epic Medieval Tome from Scratch
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2018Sep 3
Today we're bookbinding an epic leatherbound spellbook! Patreon:   / nerdforge   📕 Check out our bookbinding course!   / nerdforge   ✨ Sewing headbands by BookbindersChronicle:    • Bookbinding 101 Sewing Headbands Sess...   MUSIC: EpidemicSound PARTS USED: TOOLS:  …...more
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