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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 0:43:35 GMT
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scrappermcg
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Post by scrappermcg on Jan 4, 2019 3:41:40 GMT
I don't know much about stitching books, but bought this to help with a club scrapbook french knot journal DIY kit. It looks like it will help me line up and punch right. There are no measurements but every 4 holes = 1 inch; the key is lining up the pages correctly to punch.
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 4, 2019 5:01:24 GMT
You should get it and let us know. Be the guinea pig.
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jan 4, 2019 18:04:26 GMT
I've often thought about learning how to bind books, and this looks like a great tool to help the process, but I have to be realistic. I'm probably never going to find the time. I can only hope that if / when I do, that the punch board is still available.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jan 4, 2019 18:55:49 GMT
I think this tool will be part of the CHA release?
Its really interesting. I think I might purchase this. Lining up holes sounds easy , it sometimes is not.
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on Jan 4, 2019 22:29:32 GMT
Gorgeous! I hope someone can report back on this. Dd and I toured a college recently that teaches bookbinding. We went through the studio and I was dying to enroll!
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Jan 5, 2019 1:11:47 GMT
I’m hoping it works well, I took a book arts course and this would be a wonderful tool to have at the price point, book binding tools and supplies can add up—just like any art or craft supply. It would also save so much time with measuring to build a template.
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Post by joblackford on Jan 5, 2019 2:38:11 GMT
I've done some very basic bookbinding with a phone book to hold the signatures open and a cardboard template to punch the holes in the right places. This tool looks like it might make the process easier, but I agree that their tools can be a bit hit or miss. I'd want to see videos and reviews (although it depends on the price point). TBH I'd be inclined to try out binding with basic make-do tools first and see how you feel about the stitching and the finished look - get a sense of whether it's really a thing you'd do often or not.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 4:06:18 GMT
I've made my own notebook inserts using the pamphlet stitch technique which is super basic and was good for a small book. I did once watch a video of someone manually making a junk book using the Coptic technique but I never took the plunge to sit down and try myself..so all the comments above hit the spot. Even if the tool is useful will I ever actually use it!!!! I'm going to be on the lookout for more videos. I think at the price point as long as the reviews aren't terrible, this is something I'm going to try. Albums are getting so expensive and I have such a lot of paper, it would be good to use my stash and making a junk type book out of Xmas paper that can be used for my next dd, is super appealing
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Post by joblackford on Jan 6, 2019 4:31:34 GMT
The coptic stitching is not too hard - it's definitely something you need to actually try out with a good tutorial though. It's hard to get your head around the technique until you have the signatures in your hands and the needle ready to go. Trying it with junk papers is a great low cost way to try it out though. I'm pretty sure there are tons of YT tutorials. I think I got some books out of the library too, but like other stitch/hand crafts, being able to see it in video form is the easiest way to learn.
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Post by questioning on Jan 9, 2019 19:45:20 GMT
I've done some very basic bookbinding with a phone book to hold the signatures open and a cardboard template to punch the holes in the right places. This tool looks like it might make the process easier, but I agree that their tools can be a bit hit or miss. I'd want to see videos and reviews (although it depends on the price point). TBH I'd be inclined to try out binding with basic make-do tools first and see how you feel about the stitching and the finished look - get a sense of whether it's really a thing you'd do often or not. I agree about trying one at home first. I don't like most stitching and still love to make coptic bound books. A friend loves embroidery and can't stand it. I've made my templates out of gyp board and extra thick acetate, they've been fine. Having all options in one place like this tool will be great, but only if the holes are small and it's well done. I hope it's at Big Box stores soon so I can check it out. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jan 10, 2019 19:24:56 GMT
I had this in my Amazon cart at Christmas for DD, but didn't end up getting it for her. She's done several books and they are beautiful. I think someone should order it and try it out. Then report back! WRMK Book Binding Guide |
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Post by mrssch on Feb 16, 2019 20:02:50 GMT
I purchased one on AMAZON but haven’t used it yet. I just saw this tutorial on YouTube and it really looks easy to use, Wrmk bookbinding |
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