Introduction and overview

Introduction to the bookbinding course [...]

Tools and Materials

The tool and materials needed to get started [...]

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Choosing Your Paper

What paper to use for your bookbinding [...]

Staining and Aging Paper

How to stain and age your paper [...]

Sewing on Cords

The sewing technique that attaches paper to cords [...]

Sewing Head- and Tailbands

How to sew the bands that line the top and bottom of the book. [...]

Attaching the Covers

How we attach the book covers [...]

Embossing and Attaching the Leather

Attaching our leather to the book covers [...]

Carving and Staining Leather

We go through the steps of embossing, carving and staining the leather [...]

Applying Gold Leaf and Final Finish

The final step is where we apply gold leaf and finish the book. [...]