I became acquainted with various bookbinding methods due to my artistic practise,
where I would write, illustrate, and design my materials to be presented in the form
of a book. I rely on stitch binding most of the time as I enjoy a more traditional
approach; the following are the sewing methods I’ve had experience with:
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Here are some details on a kettle-stitched book:
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I’ve also experimented with adhesive-only binding methods:
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Here is an example that’s designed with traditional considerations and bound with
only adhesives, along with some process photos:
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“Bookmaking” and “Sequential”. (see left navigation bar)
These are the tools I use for bookbinding:![]()
My bookbinding skills include:
· folding and trimming paper with precision
· sewing the text block
· application of archival adhesives
· sewing head and tail bands
· making cloth-bound hardcovers
· making hardcovers with a spine
· customising slipcases for books
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My bookbinding skills include:
· folding and trimming paper with precision
· sewing the text block
· application of archival adhesives
· sewing head and tail bands
· making cloth-bound hardcovers
· making hardcovers with a spine
· customising slipcases for books