Book Binding

eslieface · 03-03-2002, 02:09 AM

I do a lot of journaling. In a magazine this month are directions for making a simple bound journal. I am really intrigued by this and I am now looking for directions for other types of binding.

Also....if you have done this before, do you have any advice for someone just starting out?

Cathy

bettyoboogie · 03-03-2002, 10:46 AM

Hi! I have a couple of ideas. On the simple end of the spectrum, there's a book by Gwen Diehn, which she wrote for kids but which is also fun for grown-ups, called "Making Books that Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist and Turn." It contains instructions for a number of different simple bindings. On the more professional end is a library supply company called Demco, which sells binding machines at a reasonable price. You might want to ask a librarian at your local public library what hints they have. You can, of course, spend a lot of money having things bound in leather by binding companies, but it sounds like you're looking for a simpler, cheaper option.

http://www.demco.com/

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eslieface Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Hillsdale County Michigan Posts: 373 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Book Binding I do a lot of journaling. In a magazine this month are directions for making a simple bound journal. I am really intrigued by this and I am now looking for directions for other types of binding. Also....if you have done this before, do you have any advice for someone just starting out? Cathy

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bettyoboogie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 94 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi! I have a couple of ideas. On the simple end of the spectrum, there's a book by Gwen Diehn, which she wrote for kids but which is also fun for grown-ups, called "Making Books that Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist and Turn." It contains instructions for a number of different simple bindings. On the more professional end is a library supply company called Demco, which sells binding machines at a reasonable price. You might want to ask a librarian at your local public library what hints they have. You can, of course, spend a lot of money having things bound in leather by binding companies, but it sounds like you're looking for a simpler, cheaper option. http://www.demco.com/