Assignment:

Your class project is to make a Hardcover Binding

Through the lessons you will learn the basic and important steps of bookbinding:

Folding papers and making Signatures - I will teach you two methods of folding
Preparing for Sewing by making a Template and Holes in the signature.
Sewing the Book Block
Tipping on the Endpapers
Making a Cloth Cover
Connecting the Cloth cover and the Book Block together.

At the end of this course you will learn all the fundamental steps for making your own beautiful Hardcover Binding with clear explanations, detailed shots and tips that would help you on your journey to become a Bookbinder.

After finishing your Hard Cover Binding, upload your creation to the class project Gallery.

I would love to see your work!

You will find PDF files attached in the Class Resources with Tools, Materials and Measurements in Inches and Centimeters to assist you.

Irene Ruessel-Kastien

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