Inspiration Book 001

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Posted by frankencat

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this is my first (finished) attempt at doing book binding. it came out a little sloppy, but i'm pleased! on my next tutorial i'll add pictures heh. feel free to message me with any questions or comments

NOTE: my book is the size of computer paper, so if you want something smaller/bigger you'll need to adjust this tutorial to fit your needs

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Spray Adhesive
  • enough Paper for the inside and end pages
  • Twine ribbon, or string
  • Fabric or paper
  • corrugated Cardboard
  • Binder Clamps

Steps (8 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    001. measure out the dimensions of your covers

    NOTE: i didn't use a spine, but this is optional, and adding one is easy to do

  2. 2

    002. use an x-acto knife or box cutter and cut out your front and back covers

  3. 3

    003. lay your covers on your paper or fabric, cut off all four corners

  4. 4

    004. using your spray adhesive carefully, attach the paper/fabric to your cardboard pieces

  5. 5

    005. use the spray adhesive again to attach your end papers

  6. 6

    006. line up your covers and papers the way you want them and use your binder clamps to secure them

  7. 7

    007. take a nail and hammer and on a safe surface hammer through the covers and paper to make holes for your twine or ribbon (it's very important they line up properly)

  8. 8

    008. thread your twine or ribbon through and knot it and you're done!
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    NOTE: i reinforced my knot a little bit with a dab of elmer's glue