The Craft
Creating a Book from Scratch (Part 1)
A hands-on bookbinding project following Four Keys Book Arts on YouTube
Writing
On craft, history, and curiosity.
The Craft
Sewn Notebook (Final Stage)
The notebook is finished, but is it any good?
The Craft
Sewn Notebook (Stage 3)
I almost missed a crucial step at the end of Stage 2!
The Craft
Sewn Notebook (Stage 2)
After nearly three months in the press, I've returned to the sewn notebook, and it's time to sew the sections together.
The Craft
Sewn Notebook (Stage 1)
After thoroughly enjoying the process of making a pamphlet from the bookbinding book, I've now moved on to chapter two.
The Craft
Pamphlet Binding
My first project from the new book was a sewn pamphlet book.
The Craft
My First Project (Complete)
After the holiday celebrations and a bout of illness, I'm back, and very pleased to finally share the finished result of my first rebinding project.
The Craft
My First Project (Stage 3)
Just a short update today. Time to glue the book together.
The Craft
My First Project (Stage 2)
Time to start work on the decorative parts of the cover.
The Craft
My First Project (Stage 1)
There's no better way to learn than to throw yourself into your first project.
The Craft
My First Book
I took the plunge into bookbinding and decided to start by following Dennis’s excellent YouTube channel