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Handmade books at home : a beginner's guide to binding journals, sketchbooks, photo albums, and more / Chanel Ly.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2023Copyright date: ©2023Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781645678304
  • 164567830X
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Introduction -- Book anatomy -- Gather your personal toolkit -- Choosing quality materials -- Techniques to build your skills -- A guide to the projects. Softcover books : approachable notebook for every occasion -- Hardcover books with exposed sewing : creative binding with flair -- Hardcover flat-back and round-back books : timeless classics -- Design your own book -- Important things to know -- Troubleshooting common mistakes -- Make your own book press.
Summary: You don't need to be an experienced bookbinder to create one-of-a-kind books. Chanel Ly, founder of Bitter Melon Bindery, is here to guide you through 12 practical projects that you can personalize to show off your creative side. All you need are a few basic tools and materials to get started. Full of helpful tips, solutions to troubleshoot common mistakes and plenty of visual examples, this resource will fulfill all your bookish dreams for years to come! -- adapted from the back cover
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction New 686.3 L981 Checked out 07/05/2024 33111011235427
Adult Book Adult Book Northport Library NonFiction New 686.3 L981 Available 33111011149776
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Timeless Stitches & Beautiful Bindings to Craft Your Perfect Book You don't need to be an experienced bookbinder to create one-of-a-kind books. Chanel Ly, founder of Bitter Melon Bindery, is here to guide you through 12 practical projects that you can personalize to show off your creative side. All you need are a few basic tools and materials to get started. Learn to craft a Minimal Journal that is not only sleek and stunning but sturdy enough to withstand everyday use. Looking for a Lay-Flat Sketchbook that feels as unique as your art? Make your own with a gorgeous exposed spine that is unlike anything you'll buy off the shelves. Create an unforgettable gift for someone you love such as a wraparound Travel Diary bound in sentimental fabric or a custom-made Photo Album to hold treasured memories. And once you've mastered these projects, you'll have the necessary skills to design your very own book or give new life to an old favorite. Full of helpful tips, solutions to troubleshoot common mistakes and plenty of visual examples, this resource will fulfill all your bookish dreams for years to come!

Includes index.

Introduction -- Book anatomy -- Gather your personal toolkit -- Choosing quality materials -- Techniques to build your skills -- A guide to the projects. Softcover books : approachable notebook for every occasion -- Hardcover books with exposed sewing : creative binding with flair -- Hardcover flat-back and round-back books : timeless classics -- Design your own book -- Important things to know -- Troubleshooting common mistakes -- Make your own book press.

You don't need to be an experienced bookbinder to create one-of-a-kind books. Chanel Ly, founder of Bitter Melon Bindery, is here to guide you through 12 practical projects that you can personalize to show off your creative side. All you need are a few basic tools and materials to get started. Full of helpful tips, solutions to troubleshoot common mistakes and plenty of visual examples, this resource will fulfill all your bookish dreams for years to come! -- adapted from the back cover

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