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mouse2cat — Coptic Bookbinding- Part Three
Published: 2010-02-23 00:15:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 3923; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 119
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And now I understand why there aren't any bookbinding tutorials. That was one of the hardest things to explain.If you are confused about any part feel free to shoot me a question and I will answer to the best of my ability.
*note binders board is not drawn to scale. I decided to exaggerate it for the sake of clarity.*
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I've been looking where t do this...now I need an awl or something!! D:
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An awl is a good tool to have. I would also get a bone folder. If you decide to make a book I would be happy to help if you get stuck or anything. So don't be shy
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I've been away a while but I might actually consider it! It looks good. I made one from a serial box. xD
I've seen that some people use a spoon if they don't have a bone folder. xD I'm poor so I'll do that for now... I need to find an awl but there doesn't seem to be any near me. xD
I'd love some help in the future, maybe if I ever get good at it I can send you a pretty one haha. I don't think that'll be for a long while though...
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There are a lot of ways to do things on a budget. If you don't have an awl grab a push pin or a sewing pin for the paper. Spoons should also work fine. Sometimes they leave a shiny spot where you were rubbing. If that bothers you, you can put a piece of clean computer paper between your spoon and your work while you rub.
For a glue brush I often use pieces of cut up cardboard. And if you like nice paper you can save money by buying a spiral sketchbook and cutting your book pages out of that. Sometimes I will use discarded prints and stuff for book covers too.
Don't be shy. I love to chat.
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Thanks so much for making these! I've been wanting to try coptic binding, and this explains it so well that I think I can do it! We'll see...
I think your pictures and descriptions are remarkably clear for something as difficult to describe as this.
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It was a bit of a challenge to draw up a tutorial where it really should be hands on. But srsly there are hardly any book tutorials out there so hopefully mine will fill in some sort of gap.
It may look straightforward until you actually try making a book. If you get stuck please feel free to ask me questions or shoot some photos of the mayhem or triumph. I would love to see if you can make a book from this.
Coptic bookbinding is my personal favorite. It's unquestionably sturdy and it will open flat so it is the ideal style for a sketchbook/journal. And it's similar technique in a very high quality stitched hardcover binding if you end up going in that direction.
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I've bound hardcover books before, so I should have at least some idea of what's awaiting me...
Though the thing about the four needles sounds as if I'm going to need some patience if I don't want it to end in one giant mess of knots... I'll let you know how it went!
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The secret to the 4 needles is to use an edge of a table. Just let them dangle off the table and manage them one at a time. Not nearly as knotted as you might think. And a waxed thread tends to be stiffer and more manageable than regular thread.
PS..
Oh and you can wax regular thread by pulling it against some wax. This will help prevent the strings from fraying over time.
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Thanks so much; I'll keep that in mind!
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Please tell me if that goes well for you. I am kinda worried that some of my drawings are a bit... unclear.
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wow, so i tried it today. must say, it looks easier than done 
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Was 5ft of thread too long? It is better to have extra than to run out... You probably don't need that much...
And I have them dangle off the edge of a table while I work. That keeps them from getting too tangly.
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