Book Binding

I've had a workshop this morning into Book Binding and I really enjoyed it. I hope to go back for a few drop-in sessions to develop my skills so that I can use them in future briefs.

Saddle stitching

1. Fold paper in half. 2. Make holes along fold (centre, right, left) but no too near the edges of the paper. 3. Use double thickness of string on needle to go through outside centre hole, then right and left and finally through centre again. Image 1. 4. Cut string and tie. 5. Trim edges so clean and sharp. Image 2. 6. Add corners by using a cutting machine if preferred. Finished! Image 3.

Japanese binding

1. Get paper correct size and trimmed clean before starting to bind. 2. Create holes along the top of book, leaving some space at very top. 3. Start stitching halfway through book and use a method going across and then over. (Image 1). 4. Tie the knot inside the book at original stating point so it is hidden 5. Finished! (Image 2).

Concertina with cover
1. Score a long piece of card alternatively to create a concertina effect. 2. Ensure you have made a scored spine to encase the concertina. 3. Using thick card, creat a templat for the covering and stick to material. (Image 1). 4. Fold edges up and around the card. 5. Glue the concertina into the covering. (Image 2). 6. Finished! (Image 3).