Nine months of binding, glueing, metal etching, gold leaf, leather carving/tooling, leather paint and dye for the final result: Five books for five bridesmaids2yr ⋅ Ranger_Daltor ⋅ r/bookbinding
I'm tired of all these beautiful first books. Here's my first book1yr ⋅ Training-Funny-3381 ⋅ r/bookbinding
I couldn’t find an awl small enough so I made a bookbinder’s shiv2yr ⋅ bivalvevalentine ⋅ r/bookbinding
my current hyperfixation got a *little* out of hand. I've made 12 books in a week.1yr ⋅ KetoPixie ⋅ r/bookbinding
I made a Coptic stitch notebook with a real leaf that I pressed and laminated! The Coptic stitch allows it to lay flat enough that the whole leaf joins back up. I'm very happy with it so I wanted to share!2yr ⋅ librivore42 ⋅ r/bookbinding
after hesitating a little eternity, i just sat down and did it. drawing on finished books is harder then expected. it was the first time that i was too scared to start drawing. very thrilling (and sweaty) experience 😅 whatever, prototype finished! book 1 of 20.3yr ⋅ switemc ⋅ r/bookbinding
Last (potentially) notebook for my father, half leather binding with blank pages. What do you think of the blue?6mo ⋅ Acars_TG ⋅ r/bookbinding
Bound myself a new sketchbook for 2023! Now I just need to summon the guts to draw in it!1yr ⋅ TheSudz455 ⋅ r/bookbinding
I love making these simple softcover journals. They’re so easy, but so pretty and satisfying!1yr ⋅ LoveMeSomeSand ⋅ r/bookbinding
First Heart Long Stitch Casebound Book - my fingers hurt and I lost a little blood but I’m pretty pleased with my first attempt at this style!3yr ⋅ nikakb ⋅ r/bookbinding
Second Coptic sticht I ever did, and first notebook I make for myself1yr ⋅ kittenthembo ⋅ r/bookbinding
Inheritance Cycle Leatherbound Series - Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance10mo ⋅ geekifyinc ⋅ r/bookbinding
Update: I successfully created grooves at the joints with a combination of everyone's advice here 🧡 thank you!3yr ⋅ turtledurdle62 ⋅ r/bookbinding
I like to make miniature books! Here's a section of my wee library. Critiques welcome :)1yr ⋅ -artgeek- ⋅ r/bookbinding
Hello, I am new here. This is one of the last projects I’ve done: The fabric is a digital print and the golden elements are vinyl.4yr ⋅ manticore26 ⋅ r/bookbinding
First headband. Few mishaps and things to learn, but can't be too disappointed4yr ⋅ VonAntero ⋅ r/bookbinding
The Biden family bible looks like it needs a little restoration love. Apparently it's been in their family since 1893!3yr ⋅ AWakefieldTwin ⋅ r/bookbinding
Hand bound copy of The Little Prince I made for a friend. Gallery in comments.4yr ⋅ Kailoi ⋅ r/bookbinding
My first book! While there is definitely room for improvement, it was so relaxing to make. I think I have a new hobby.3yr ⋅ Bluebelle-arts ⋅ r/bookbinding
First attempt at book binding - Pokedex from Pokemon Legends: Arceus2yr ⋅ whengeekscraft ⋅ r/bookbinding
Want to gift an antique bookbinding press to my friend. Good idea?1yr ⋅ Glittering_Many3586 ⋅ r/bookbinding
100 signatures unpressed vs. 100 signatures pressed. this is the amount of nothing you bind into books without pressing it 👍3yr ⋅ switemc ⋅ r/bookbinding
Finishing a rebind of The Hobbit as a gift. Should I gild the page edge??2yr ⋅ jellomellosello ⋅ r/bookbinding
My first bookbinding attempt. The structure needs a lot of work, but since I only used tools and materials that I had around the house I made the most out of what I had. Hand-painted cover.3yr ⋅ urth2000 ⋅ r/bookbinding
Sharing this Don Giovanni (opera score book) 🎼 My client is an opera singer and wanted a custom book. Need to attach the bottom cover at last... i murdered my right hand today 🥺 RIP hand ⚰️3yr ⋅ thiccbodd ⋅ r/bookbinding
I rebound Ursula Le Guin’s “A Wizard of Earthsea” with the original 1st edition cover art3wk ⋅ rondonsa ⋅ r/bookbinding
Made another tiny sketchbook! I have so many more ideas 🙃 What do you all do with your many finished books?3yr ⋅ sittingIsFriendly ⋅ r/bookbinding
An experimental pocket-sized Japanese stab binding concentrated in one corner. A brass binding post holds the corner together whilst hinges give the board full flexibility. This minimises the amount of paper lost to the binding. Thank you for your time.4yr ⋅ toebeanbindery ⋅ r/bookbinding
Update to I’m being told I have to be licensed by the author to rebind books1yr ⋅ CoollyHot ⋅ r/bookbinding
My second attempt at case binding. I used a target my husband shot recently and placed some metallic gold paper behind the bullet holes. It’s definitely not perfect, but I’m still learning.3yr ⋅ PineappleShark11 ⋅ r/bookbinding
First time making bookcloth and then embroidering on it (after learning on here you can't just stick normal cloth on a cover), not perfect but I'm pleased with how it came out4yr ⋅ Heli-bee ⋅ r/bookbinding
Made a DnD inspired spellbook with black paper! This was rough, you guys3yr ⋅ sittingIsFriendly ⋅ r/bookbinding
Posted here the other day about making an embroidered book and here's the finished front cover!2yr ⋅ FulmarusGlacialis ⋅ r/bookbinding
My first post here! I still have a lot to learn but I am becoming more serious about this hobby!4yr ⋅ chandragosa ⋅ r/bookbinding
Any information on this type of binding? I saw something online about it recently but i'm struggling to find any information or instructions on how to recreate it. If it helps it is supposed to fold out to become its own stand, and could potentially be called a Lectern Binding1yr ⋅ om-exe ⋅ r/bookbinding
I made a tiny watercolour sketchbook! It's not very useful for painting but it is cute.3yr ⋅ astro-lyrea ⋅ r/bookbinding
Tried something new. Quilt fabric is much harder to use but I think it came out ok.4yr ⋅ Darkwriter_94 ⋅ r/bookbinding
I'm still pretty new at bookbinding so to practice, I made my D&D group new notebooks! It's kinda hard to tell but the patterns on the covers are gold foiled :)4yr ⋅ usefulmuse ⋅ r/bookbinding
Long time lurker, first time binder! I made these notebooks with match kaleidoscopes for my little nieces. The perfect recipients for imperfect first projects.1yr ⋅ MembersLonelyClub ⋅ r/bookbinding
Just finished a Coptic binding - Faux leather notebook with marbled and stained paper 📚 🪡2yr ⋅ Acars_TG ⋅ r/bookbinding
Are there any Bookbinding Services that are able to make something like this?3mo ⋅ Dmitriyungern ⋅ r/bookbinding
Making my way through (rebinding) my books working my way through the cosmere now 😀4yr ⋅ NightHawkCPW ⋅ r/bookbinding
I am waiting for the surprise book to arrive with the author of this fic and it is TORTURE to await her reaction2yr ⋅ YeahAskingForAFriend ⋅ r/bookbinding
I make wooden books. A solid oak Japanese stab binding inspired by account ledgers of the Edo period. Brass binding posts anchor the spine and hemp string decorates with a 7-hole sewing. Thank you for your time.4yr ⋅ toebeanbindery ⋅ r/bookbinding
Handmade River Song’s Diary from Doctor Who I made for my Boyfriend :)4yr ⋅ UsefulPast ⋅ r/bookbinding
Sewing these signatures - and there's 5 holes, not 6! What's my sewing pattern here? Tempted to add another hole and cheat.1yr ⋅ TheScarletCravat ⋅ r/bookbinding
I can never remember the definition of irony but I think the cover of my paper making and bookbinding book popping off is either it or close to3yr ⋅ justhere4bookbinding ⋅ r/bookbinding
No amount of money ever bought a second of time. Third book finished. Tried a lot of new techniques, made a lot of mistakes, had a ton of fun. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ crono782 ⋅ r/bookbinding
Getting the hang of sewing, and feeling more confident with each one. So an update showing that progression while waiting for the boards and book cloth to arrive.1yr ⋅ authorash ⋅ r/bookbinding
Made this bulletjournal for work. I work in a company that has a lot to do with agriculture and construction.2yr ⋅ Takkenwijf87 ⋅ r/bookbinding
how could I repair that, in a beginner friendly way ? (sorry if it's the wrong sub, I'll remove it if needed.)2yr ⋅ Kura_Fantoria ⋅ r/bookbinding
Was inspired by ankle surgery... guess I'll call this a Speedbridge bind.3yr ⋅ Copywriterbean ⋅ r/bookbinding
Picked up an amazing deal off Facebook Marketplace for $75 - Wife says I’ll cut my fingers off!1yr ⋅ DiscoScotty67 ⋅ r/bookbinding
Hello I am new at Bookbinding. here are some of the books I've made so far would love to hear any opinions or advice to improve my work. Thank you :)1yr ⋅ VioletAxle ⋅ r/bookbinding
Hi again. Today I wanted to share this solid oak long stitch journal. The hinged covers and hemp strap spine give amazing flexibility.4yr ⋅ toebeanbindery ⋅ r/bookbinding
hi, i'm interested in how to do this style with leather and wood, i'm most interested in how to do the inside. I've made books in the past, but never like this.2yr ⋅ IcyLog3012 ⋅ r/bookbinding
I'm being told I have to be licensed by the author to rebind her books. Is this legal under first sale doctrine?1yr ⋅ CoollyHot ⋅ r/bookbinding
Fabric covered books with pastel and multi-color art papers (self made)3yr ⋅ ShoolPooter ⋅ r/bookbinding
I’ve noticed some leatherbound books have a defined groove along the joint and others don’t. Is this purely an aesthetic difference during production or a result of the way it was produced? (Left-Groove; Right-No Groove)1yr ⋅ FracturedPhalanx ⋅ r/bookbinding
The F U Book because its too much work, I'm not doing it for free again2yr ⋅ jerry488 ⋅ r/bookbinding
I finished this a5 notebook cover last night ,it’s my first time to make a hard cover and I really feel good about it.2yr ⋅ nafadileather ⋅ r/bookbinding
