Making journals for a peaceful mind ✦ ASMR bookbinding process

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Thank you to my patrons for making this video possible! ♡ Did you know I release an exclusive voiceover version and a PDF pattern of the books made in this video? Join the Book Buddies tier to get the bonus content: / bittermelonbindery
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These are rounded spine case bound books that turned out wonderfully. It's been over a year since I tried backing, and felt inspired to try again with my new backing boards. It was challenging without a lying press however. The covers are made with a variation of the 3 piece bradel binding method with commercial book cloth and chiyogami paper. I added cover decorations with stamp embossing. These may be some of the prettiest journals I've made!
0:00 Preparing signatures
2:44 Punching holes
3:52 Sewing French link stitch
6:33 Gluing spine
8:23 Rounding text block
9:05 Gluing 2nd spine
9:53 Tipping on endpapers
10:56 Trimming head and tail
11:46 Backing spine
12:43 Cutting cover boards
13:06 Lining spine
14:50 Preparing cover boards
17:08 Making spine pieces
17:43 Stamp embossing
19:41 Decorating covers
20:31 Assembling covers
21:40 Casing in
25:37 Pressing books
26:01 Completed books
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FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? • Bookbinding Tools & Ma...
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands that sell this
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book press (made it myself) - • Bookbinding Studio Vlo...
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
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@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 6 ай бұрын

Oh, my goodness, 27 minutes and 58 seconds of sheer bliss. I couldn't take my eyes off of this video, it's so beautiful.

@grimm_reaps996 24 күн бұрын

what was wrong with that last second?😂

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 24 күн бұрын

@@grimm_reaps996 I must have blinked🤣

@nardenninja 5 күн бұрын

It’s 59 second* 🦦

@playeroflife 3 ай бұрын

I was having a panic attack and went to you tube to find a relaxing video. Your video took all my worries away. Ty it’s like a bubble of peace watching your skill.

@_dom_97 Ай бұрын

Hey hope youre hanging in there. Im glad you found something to help your panic attack and Im sorry you get them 🫤

@my_ideas0 Ай бұрын

I hope you’re doing better 😄

@Ropeorsnake 9 күн бұрын

💐🦊

@lauracarvalho5613 7 ай бұрын

crying because these are sooo beautiful

@gadhviviraj9172 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I too am crying and pissing and shitting and ejecting other bodily fluids; just because it is so beautiful.

@claybahl5107 6 ай бұрын

Okay calm down there, buddy. This is actually really nice-we don’t need scatological embellishment lol

@hadleygrace3916 5 ай бұрын

i’m in a bookmaking class to fulfill my fine arts credit at uni and it’s so fun !! i love that i can understand the steps in this video 😎😎😎

@kristelsotocollio4988 4 ай бұрын

I WANT TO DO THAT TOO! Maybe my uni has smt like your course, I'm going to search for it. Thanks for the idea!

@Mamaisawake 3 ай бұрын

Watching you I feel connected to the book binders of the past who toiled patiently to preserve the contents of each book for humanity future. And, I am inspired to care more deeply for the antique books that come into my home. The waves cover is simply divine. A treasure! Thank you!

@mariamkhoga4748 2 ай бұрын

My cat and I were mesmerized.

@defender_of_wonder 6 ай бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful things I've had the pleasure of watching...I honestly think I didn't blink the entire time. I saved this to watch at night to relax and sleep. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. You are a godsend to me...♥️

@janalewis3030 7 ай бұрын

Those turned out absolutely beautiful! I don't think I'd have the patience for all those steps but I could watch you all work all day! Best wishes!

@Louise_Moura 7 ай бұрын

The work you did on the covers was so cute! I'm def trying that the next time I make a sketchbook

@WankiTank 6 ай бұрын

Man I wish I had something as beautiful to write to be worth noted in such a fantastic piece of art

@maggydiez9261 7 ай бұрын

Ich hab dich erst kürzlich entdeckt und finde es unglaublich cool was du machst ❤ schön das du wieder was hochgeladen hast.

@natalielalonde8924 7 ай бұрын

Incredibly beautiful. Made with such care and gentleness. Your calming energy is seeped into every part of those journals 💕

@sanchari.c 6 ай бұрын

Watching this was an incredible experience. Competently measuring, cutting and glueing things together is so satisfying to watch. And I love the covers!

@theweatherisaokay4964 7 ай бұрын

These are so beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing with us the process. So beautiful if I can have them, I don't know if I will have the heart to write on it.

@colorfulthinker 7 ай бұрын

You do such beautiful work! Watching you book bind makes me so excited! 💕✨

@CarrieB11 4 ай бұрын

What an incredible labor of love. The level of care and detail is impressive and lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing your process!

@user-un7tv6xu8f 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning! The most beautiful process I have ever seen. Your dedication to detail is truly a gift!

@kikicz1637 7 ай бұрын

Stunning! So well crafted and just marvellous to watch. 😊❤

@soft_threads 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed watching the whole process of you making the journal and I must say it a really donating and tedious process to make a journal thank you so much for sharing the whole process .

@deni_calli 7 ай бұрын

Tohle je neuvěřitelná práce. Je to něco úžasného. Na tohle bych se mohla dívat pořád.

@carolh6959 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work 😊 an absolute joy to watch, thank you ❤

@a.mie.533 Ай бұрын

Oh, what a wonderful dying art form! I love books - also their material aspect - and watching them come to be is a pleasure!

@cancertourmaline6798 Ай бұрын

Bookbinding is among some of the coolest hobbbies/craft/career makings I've seen in a while! Quite the dedicated, layered, step-by-step process you go through! I loved watching this at night, thank you for such a cool video!

@ForestDreaming 7 ай бұрын

So beautifully made and very relaxing to watch!

@jospeakman7943 7 ай бұрын

I was mesmerised by the skill and intricacy. A beautiful pair of journals.❤

@francis4291 7 ай бұрын

What beautiful work, what care. Every gesture is so full of attention, affection even. I admire you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@cobault2010 7 ай бұрын

You are very talented. I really enjoyed watching your craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.

@danielle.harrison 5 ай бұрын

My goodness, what a lovely video. So glad to have stumbled on this channel, I will never overlook a handmade again!

@carolspaid6258 Ай бұрын

Beautiful books! Attention to detail...outstanding!!

@lynaelmdj9874 5 ай бұрын

godddd that was therapeutique and soothing , your work is absolute heaven . love and enjoyed every second of this video

@LunteBooks 4 ай бұрын

This is such a relaxing video, and it's so clear and informative without having to use words! Thank you!

@clashofclaws1332 3 ай бұрын

i got chills. my jaw droped. this is my first time seeing someone bind a book this beautifully.

@annahdz5807 7 ай бұрын

You make my soul so happy with this video. ❤

@toshirok4481 7 ай бұрын

Perfect lesson.Thank you!

@ocristianoarduini 4 ай бұрын

It was wonderful! I watched completely. I have a lot of books in digital format that I want to make this. I simply loved your work. Congratulations.

@paperbookASMR 6 ай бұрын

Found this video before my sleep, I can’t even take my eyes off here, such a beautiful art work ! ❤

@Jenzy-K 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely Devine watch! I will be watching again and again. Total book making mastery and very inspiring. 🥰🙏

@thevoiceofemily 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful, I would love to have the patience and focus to do something like this. I've started knitting so that's something. Love your videos, thank you ❤

@Lil_Poohfluffybum 3 ай бұрын

You knit! 😮I never could. Crochet...sort of. 😢💁🇨🇦🥰🌺62 and clumsy hands. But I can draw.😊Knitting is something else that takes skill and patience. You are fortunate.

@GKahla 7 ай бұрын

Loving the inlays! Your art with your books is always inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.

@bethcrane5780 7 ай бұрын

These are just beautiful, beautiful books. Thank you for bringing us along.

@amika5668 7 ай бұрын

This is so awesome! I want start doing something like this

@dpradeep7 5 ай бұрын

So beautiful and thank you for taking so much of a pain to make these. The production quality is amazing and it's mesmerising to watch ❤🙏

@almounasaddiyeh8685 Ай бұрын

I'm amazed at this perfect work. I wish I can buy all of them

@josephrymasz3711 15 күн бұрын

Ohh my God that was so amazing! You are incredibly talented and that was awesome!

@ibgeorgeb 4 ай бұрын

Such beautiful and gentle hands created such beauty. Bravo!

@ndiv8730 6 күн бұрын

You are very talented, you have a lot of patience and strength

@thissunchild 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful, calming process 🕊

@eileenjasonmalone5591 6 ай бұрын

Your attention to detail is just superb ❤️

@ChristianJ2005 4 ай бұрын

The time and dedication to make something like this, respect

@kaersten3623 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Did you cut the forage before you backed it? I can’t believe this video came up for me. I am a book binder and I love ASMR. Thank you so much it’s beautiful.

@remcodelouw1968 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful! I just started this hobby (for me it is a hooby) and I hope I will be able to make my artist friends some great journals or sketch books.

@Amanda.Jayne. 7 ай бұрын

Oooo the shot of the cutter trimming the book block 😌 so good 🤩

@restezlameme Күн бұрын

Same! I've only had experience with the ginormous commercial version that hums with electricity when you use it. I've never seen a smaller, simpler one like this one. It's so dainty and quiet.

@jfredmuggs3586 7 ай бұрын

Very peaceful - love the sounds of awl piercing paper, thread pulled through the paper, and powerful cutter. Really nice embossing ( what was used to bring out the stamp design? ). Thank you!

@mmlips 13 күн бұрын

That was like a little mon vacation! Thanks and gorgeous work.

@deelikeinmonkey2508 7 ай бұрын

Perfection. Thank you.

@turjo7934 6 ай бұрын

28 minutes passed within a blink !! Sooo Amazing !!😍😍😍😍

@user-pm7uk1vd9h 5 ай бұрын

Such beautiful craftsmanship ❤

@user-hl6ml7rq9y 2 ай бұрын

i’m in a bookmaking class to fulfill my fine arts credit at uni and it’s so fun !! i love that i can understand the steps in this video

@sorrrisoanimations Ай бұрын

i love it. it's calming, inspiring, and beautiful. thank you ❤

@rhubarb_lady89 2 ай бұрын

This was lovely 🥰 and so interesting!! Thank you for sharing your craft and skills

@silviacasalini3270 4 ай бұрын

🙏👏🌺 In a sense it is a visual and sound meditative experience in which delicacy, slowness, peace and relaxation blend with the melodious sound of the paper

@Lil_Poohfluffybum 3 ай бұрын

Writer in the house...😅✌️🦾✍️🥂 I can relate.😊

@sunghoonssnow2256 4 ай бұрын

Felt like I was under a spell throughout the entire course of the video and I couldn't take my eyes off of it, beautiful!!

@RumoHasIt 6 ай бұрын

I want the blue one so bad!! ❤❤ I hope you put something like this in your shop!

@kolorkruzebykomal Ай бұрын

Incredibly relaxing to watch, Thank you for sharing💜

@OdinIshiyama 6 ай бұрын

wow! Thank you very much for the wonderful demonstration 💖

@kathleencunningham7210 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are always incredibly relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your work with us

@shari6110 Ай бұрын

Wow, amazing work on these journals!!!!!! ❤

@mikeprunty1 22 күн бұрын

Videos like this are why I enjoy KZfaq. Brilliant.

@EncaderNos 6 ай бұрын

I love binding process! It's my therapy too. Thanks for sharing it, the result was so beautiful...

@miisoju 2 ай бұрын

omg it looks sooo soooo good !! it was really satisfying to watch this video ! thank you so much !

@lennymac5915 7 ай бұрын

Your books are beautiful. I could imagine them being made that way 200 years ago and in another 200 years. Somethings are just meant to be made by two hands. Very pretty hands in your case.

@Lil_Poohfluffybum 3 ай бұрын

Minus a Brother printer...😅

@lennymac5915 3 ай бұрын

@@Lil_Poohfluffybum Oh pet are you referring to the printed dots. Who would have thought that ancient techniques & skills would be combined with modern technology. Feeling for all those out of work 'Dot makers'.

@shelleyoneill00 7 ай бұрын

Stunning ❤

@keiths314 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning! Thank you!

@ola_bandola 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been binding a few sketchbooks, or more like notepads really. Very amateurish end results but a lot of fun. Never came a cross the french link stitch until now I also never tried to actually finish with a proper cover. This was an excellent and inspiring tutorial

@joanareis7957 3 ай бұрын

Wow, amazing! I'm mesmerized.

@LaineyBug2020 7 ай бұрын

Is there something in the package you are using as a weight press, or did you just wrap a brick in craft paper to make it look nice? It's a very satisfying 'Brown Paper Package'!

@Inquisaizn 7 ай бұрын

It's a brick! I think one of Chanel's more recent videos was speaking to some cheaper version of binding tools.

@OkiDoki181818 Ай бұрын

It helped me fall asleep. Thanks!

@laisramalho3791 6 ай бұрын

Your work is incredible!! ❤❤❤

@poneyfeathersart1442 5 ай бұрын

Stunning. Someone's new beginning. ❤❤❤

@orianabanesevich 4 ай бұрын

Wooow, te quedaron hermosisimos, no sabía que era tanto trabajo, además super relajante, gracias! 😊

@cathyvas.9715 2 ай бұрын

Que trabajo más bello !!!❤ un arte que vale mucho, se ve lo minucioso que es cada detalle y ojalá las personas aprecien como se realizó cada libro 😍 Te felicito y agradezco que lo muestres .❤

@SisiMeow Ай бұрын

First time watching this and this is so cool! Never knew they made books this way ❤

@martingillette7613 Ай бұрын

So nice!! Those are some serious skills!

@marquitaschlender9773 2 ай бұрын

What perfection. Amazing work

@leslie4421 7 ай бұрын

So beautiful.. You are a master 💖

@edcooper5841 5 ай бұрын

That's serious craftsmanship. Far from what I do; however, you can always spot a craftsman. Kudos!

@babita1995 5 ай бұрын

This video helped me through an anxiety episode, and also made me hope for a life where one day I can make books for my children, even though not even as beautifully made as those, but full of love and care just as I feel you make these ones.

@Lil_Poohfluffybum 3 ай бұрын

You have gifts. God will never let you be without what nobody else can do, just like you. 🥺🥴🤍💚🤍💁🇨🇦🌺anxiety sux...

@katiehanrahan5293 7 ай бұрын

The journals are gorgeous!

@williamjames3265 15 күн бұрын

beautiful artwork

@anabeatrizgoncalves6041 Ай бұрын

Hi! Beautiful work you did! 🥰🌷

@user-ui4oj5gn6y 2 ай бұрын

It's beautifully done

@AnyaLevchuk 5 ай бұрын

Woooooaaah!!! Your work is stunning 😍 I also bind and it was a pleasure to watch your video! Everything is so perfect 👌🏻 My inner perfectionist is so happy 😅

@yamiletsoler3464 5 ай бұрын

I agree!! Her attention to the details gave so much satisfaction 😂😂 I cannot describe why

@user-jf8cf5lx8k 7 ай бұрын

such amazing artistry

@rachelcqart 2 ай бұрын

so peaceful! love it!! 🥰

@tracyjohnson2992 4 ай бұрын

Wow so many ways to bind books. I have watch a couple of different videos by different people but i am totally mind blown how many steps are involved in making books. I am a book nerd and i have great pride in saying so. but how to make your own journals is something i will definitely try even once to say i did it would be a really cool thing for a book nerd to do. I have two miniature horses coming to my farm and i would love to make a book for each of them so i can write the daily habits and naughty behaviour and their exercising and playing in the paddock outside my house and their nightly routine the things these tiny horses do are so funny some times its nice to capture some of that for my Grand Daughters to keep. Thank you so much for showing me how to do something like this. I have subscribed to your channel The books made in this episode are stunning i love the oriental themed paper you used on both covers of the books i look forward to seeing more. Merry Christmas to you and may God bless you. Happy New Year too.