Bookbinding brings me calm and presence ✦ ASMR case binding process, no talking
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Күн бұрынMay you find calm and presence as you watch me make 3 square sketchbooks from start to finish! Watch in 4K for the best viewing experience.
Cinematography by Galan Films www.galanfilms.com/
MATERIALS
Text block - 80 lb sketch paper, waxed linen thread, PVA glue
Spine - ribbon, Japanese tissue paper, cheesecloth, DIY glue-on endbands
Covers - 30 ply chipboard
Bookcloth - cotton/linen fabric, heat n bond, unryu tissue paper
Note: this is not intended to be a tutorial
Watch more cozy bookbinding videos here: • Cozy Bookbinding
Check out my beginner bookbinding tutorial here: • My favourite stitches ...
FAQ
✦ 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
✦ How do you make your book cloth? • How I make bookcloth f...
✦ Where did you get your...
guillotine cutter - amzn.to/3UFSnS9
book press (made it myself) - • Bookbinding Studio Vlo...
30 ply chipboard - Blick Art Materials
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
✦ What camera did you use? Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
✦ Where is your music from? I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here: share.epidemicsound.com/asrshm
✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 set up
1:07 folding signatures
2:53 chop to size
3:50 punching holes
5:17 sewing - french link stitch
10:23 gluing spines
13:19 while waiting for glue to dry...
13:56 chopping text blocks to size
15:27 gluing endpapers
16:38 reinforcing the spine
21:54 making the covers
25:52 casing in
30:16 pressing the books
32:29 the next morning
33:48 breaking in the spines
34:47 sealing the bookmarks
35:21 wrapping the books
37:19 final reveal
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@bittermelonbindery 11 ай бұрын
If you want a comprehensive guide on beginner bookbinding, my new book is coming out on December 5, 2023! Every preorder gets a bonus ebook with extra content. Go to my website for preorder links: www.bittermelonbindery.com
@socialmediaoracle8163 9 ай бұрын
Hi where can we see a complete list of the items you used and links on where you bought it? thanks!!!
@mikehall117 2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother was a master bookbinder and restorer. As a little boy in the 70’s and 80’s I would sit in her bindery, under instruction to not touch anything, and watch her work. It is some of the most happy memories of my childhood. She’s long since passed now, but I have some of her fine bindings as a memory of her. Thank you for making this video, it brought back many happy memories.
@Tumtumtickler 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss binding is a really cool hobby to have
@katej3143 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your memories :) was a pleasant surprise addition to my day!
@aqsaafridi1487 2 жыл бұрын
I lost a grandfather too I know tour greive . I think u may be in your 70s and that's the same as your sub count.
@ThePsychicCellPhones Жыл бұрын
@Aqsa Afridi out of pocket :/
@itsmeonlyme...8682 Жыл бұрын
I imagined the scene and god it was so cute 🥺
@MintyArisato Жыл бұрын
In the beginning of our relationship, my girlfriend gifted me a book she bound herself, designed with my favourite colors and shapes, because I love to write. Now that I see the process I appreciate it even more. It’s one of my most prized possessions.
@aeronvista2354 10 ай бұрын
Update?
@_voyageuse 8 ай бұрын
Such an amazing gift to be given.
@thetraveller3353 6 ай бұрын
Bro won
@vinzisaloser 2 ай бұрын
she's a keeper lil bro, don't mess up
@nathanburnett3274 2 жыл бұрын
I know this isn’t a tutorial video but I wanted to say what a great video! I mostly used this video and it’s labeled chapters to understand the steps and reproduce the process to make my wife an ok/maybe useable leather bound watercolor journal.
@misstweetypie1 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, it will definitely be useable, and I’m sure she’ll love it!
@kaymel5092 Жыл бұрын
How'd it turn out?
@m-well6843 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow I would love for my husband to make me a watercolor journal. Very nice of you ;)
@suzannehicks5856 Жыл бұрын
What a precious gift to your wife!
@jordynjones5666 Жыл бұрын
You're the husband that every woman desires
@trishfitzpatrick2066 Жыл бұрын
If there were Emmys for KZfaq videos, you'd win it in a walk away. This is sublime. The photography, lighting, background, and quiet is compellingly beautiful. At the same time it's valuable for instruction. Your silence narrows the focus down to a laser light of clarity. And no blathering chattiness is a great relief. Fantastic work!
@Scar_does_stuff Жыл бұрын
bookbinding is such a joy when you don't focus on getting to the end result and just be present with each step. This video captures that feeling in the most wonderful way.
@robinatkins5332 5 ай бұрын
Although I've been making books for over 30 years, I still learned a few tricks watching this lovely, calming video. Thank you!
@Harlequin52 Жыл бұрын
13:23 So no one is going to talk about the puppy eating nori?! I've never seen this in my life but it seems like a pretty ingenious treat for training! ^^
@nuggirito 2 жыл бұрын
You've gotten me inspired to pick up book making again! i did it a bit in college - i love your work!
@bittermelonbindery 2 жыл бұрын
Oh have fun! ☺️
@charlottesmom 5 ай бұрын
Same, I made 2 sketchbooks around 5 years ago, bought more supplies 6 months ago, now need to get back into it, it was fun!
@suzantenzijthoff9264 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this while going through a breakup, can 100% reccomend. Very calming and amazing craftsmenship!
@aubreyarchives 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I'd love a book with the short but long wide pages like the cut pieces you had from making this. It's such a great shape for writing!
@darhopkins5433 Жыл бұрын
This video happens to be the first video I have viewed of yours. I certainly discovered a beautiful one. This video is simply perfect in so many ways. Every detail has full attention and your presentation is perfect. I must simply say, "Thank you for sharing your art."
@UrBrethren 2 жыл бұрын
When you slowed down the folding of the signatures my brain lit up. Thank you so much for sharing this. Your work is so clean!!
@bittermelonbindery 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Ladythyme Жыл бұрын
Like a small child, I want jump up and down and clap continuously at how much I enjoyed this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Beautiful work!
@bakibadguy 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely stunning work! I can't put into words how much I am in awe of you and your beautiful bookbinding. Your camerawork and visuals too are just so wonderful! You are immensely talented and I hope you continue to find joy in your craft! ❤️
@talisem1453 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed and seconded! So amazing
@barbaram8619 2 жыл бұрын
I agree - this captures the essence of ASMR.
@dragnflei 2 ай бұрын
These videos are really therapeutic. And Lucy is such a sweetheart!
@GrumpyYank26 2 жыл бұрын
‘Making a medieval book by hand’ is also an amazing quiet, beautiful, slow bookbinding video.
@marelunareikiasmr 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for no mid roll ads! It can be so jarring when this happens and 99% of asmr vids do it!
@user-qt4qp6bj1q 8 ай бұрын
Very peaceful. Thank you. I love your dog.
@KellyCapwell1984 Жыл бұрын
There’s such a quiet artistic grace to how you move and create these lovely masterpieces. It was such a pleasure to watch! Thank you for sharing with us. 🙏
@moe-eh5vi Жыл бұрын
I really appreciated the lack of mid roll ads. Thank you!
@bittermelonbindery Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support ❣️
@olivia_vermast Жыл бұрын
The papercutter was so satisfying
@senamarienne 2 жыл бұрын
I’m new to the channel and I have a question that I’m not sure was answered before: do you stamp your logo in the book anywhere? If not, I think it’s a good idea to 😁
@bittermelonbindery 2 жыл бұрын
I tried hot foiling with mixed results... I'll keep trying, that's a good idea.
@nk7221 2 жыл бұрын
@@bittermelonbindery about the logo: have you ever thought of embossing it on the first or last page? I believe it might suit well the theme of your books!
@avarineavee6502 2 жыл бұрын
@@bittermelonbinderyif I can suggest something - I was thinking about a stamp with logo / signature that I could put on the last page (actually this decorative colorful backing page) of the book / sketchbook. I think I'll buy one, but for now I'm drawing my logo on my own. You could do the same! I also can send you link to my gdrive with pics of how does it look, if you'd like to 👀
@darkwriter_xx94 2 жыл бұрын
@@nk7221 I recommend this. I stamp and emboss my logo on the back end page right before I glue in the textblock.
@glitterandearth 2 жыл бұрын
I got a stamp made with my logo and website on it. It can be a bit hit and miss with the results, but I think it adds to the handmade aesthetic- plus good for branding.
@niharikakoul1852 2 жыл бұрын
I can't even frame it in words how soothing and relaxing this video is! I mean I feel so relaxed and calm right now! Thank you for the gem 🤍
@Thanasis_Koligliatis Жыл бұрын
8:01 That dog has the best attitude, Let her do what ever she likes, I don't care, as long as she pets my head and shows me some affection
@samarpitachakraborty1698 Жыл бұрын
no talking no ads and sounds heaven
@afourercity2925 4 ай бұрын
bookbinding has a deep meaning, to bind a book any sort of book that's a great thing, because you give different life to a collection of papers and along life. accept my warm gretting 😀
@coastalphriends4913 Жыл бұрын
That paper cutter is slick!
@slowneutron6163 7 ай бұрын
I like it when people take paper and cut into into rectangles and bind it all together with precision, skill, and love for my enjoyment. It reminds me of how talentless and worthless I am. So it's great.
@Nanetteb Жыл бұрын
The thumbnail of this all yellow looked so esthetically pleasing.I like it.
@mfiorito5550 Жыл бұрын
I think ASMR is so much better when there is a reason for the sounds - that it is connected to an activity of some sort.
@matthijsbouma3393 Жыл бұрын
I can but silently admire your skill and grace, and envy those whom were gifted such perfectly bound books.
@__dr_ew Жыл бұрын
Bookbinding for me is like zen meditation. Love so much this video
@sherylvalentiner6115 2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you to take out the ads.Your videos are informative yet so calming 😀. 💜🇺🇸
@Craftytionery Жыл бұрын
I really love watching your tutorial on how you made it with all the processes, I feel inspired and I can feel how you put effort into it.
@davidbauguess Жыл бұрын
I love book binding, and your videos are so well done and motivating, thank you for producing them!
@lanafrank6086 Жыл бұрын
About 5 minutes into the video and I was completely blown away and inspired by your incredible handiwork, patience, and perseverance! I love the books, sketchbooks, and journals you make!!! Your channel is aesthetic and has very calming asmr! I completely love your channel, it’s very beautiful!!😊
@lesley4928 2 жыл бұрын
Your video filled me with peace and calm, thank you, thank you! It is a joy to watch you work. 💗
@kimberlytelford7235 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful and relaxing. I just took my first bookbinding class last week and it’s wonderful to watch someone so skilled execute the steps I learned. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing!
@zsuzsiwd 2 жыл бұрын
Wow look at that it's as if a factory made it or something, you are a bookbinding master! Takes so much patience! Very pretty books
@PM-so6cr Жыл бұрын
It's beautiful how you craft the books from start to finish. Thank you very much for the video.
@moonchild._ Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your zen with us. Such a skilled artist you are! Also, (and I mean this in the purest, non creepy way,) your hands are art in their own right.. tying knots and folding paper felt like poetry!
@suelivsc 2 жыл бұрын
I just loved your work!!! What a perfection!!! As already said here, no adjectives to say how wonderful your work is! Perfect, perfect, perfect... Congratulations!!! thank you so much for sharing with us!
@patriciastraube4981 Жыл бұрын
I’m impressed that you had no problems even with a bandaid on your finger. Thanks for a beautiful video and your lovely artistry.
@barbaramartin1485 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video!! Everything from the folding of the signatures to the way you wrap them in the end - I love it.
@DaleSteynfan 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in awe of your craft!
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful discovery for me! Wow! So beautiful. It's the first time I see how bookbinding is done. This video kept my full attention from the beginning until the end. Very interesting. Now, I want to buy the whole kit to do my own bookbinding! loll Thank you so very much! I absolutely love it! :) Also, the images are very clear, so we can appreciate all the steps of your work. Very meticulous, and delicate work, done with a lot of patience.
@yamdamn3734 8 ай бұрын
A sad things happened to me, a moment of carelessness and my 9plus diaries got ruined by termites, now I'm on my way repairing them I did the bookbinding myself many times but never used any of such professional tools, and your video is of great help, many subtleties of your video will help me restoring those that we're ruined once. ❤
@NZMKD 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful process, I loved watching.
@ExpatNatt 2 жыл бұрын
This is so relaxing. I’m obsessed, thank you 💕
@bryonhutcheson4407 2 жыл бұрын
absolutely wonderful work! I can't wait for you to reopen your shop. cheers!
@macrisca0306 2 жыл бұрын
Excelente! Gracias por compartir tu trabajo. Aprendí la técnica hace muchísimos años, cuando era joven. Pensé que ya nadie lo hacía de ese modo. Gracias 🥰
@Bookasketch Жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Thank you for inspiration!
@daviddesjardins7751 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! A fascinating, highly enjoyable watch.
@evanyguillen8449 Жыл бұрын
I just watched this video and it is now one of my favorite KZfaq videos ever. I love SO much everything you make
@olivepudding 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this and all of your hard work. I fell in love with every second and it absolutely brought me a necessary and healing sense of calm
@kuramaYYHieilove Жыл бұрын
your work is amazing and so therapeutic ✨️ time was flying while watching your video.. keep up the great work!!
@alicia.katharina 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful craft and video
@extremesubtlety 9 ай бұрын
Such a lovely and calming video, especially to put on the background ❤❤ thank you for your hard work!
@apeacefulworld9095 Ай бұрын
Really comforting and inspiring Thank you 😊
@the-witness8811 Жыл бұрын
Imagine going back in time just how valuable those three books would be, not to mention the value of the technique. If I'm ever launched back in time, you can be certain that my name would show up in the history books for innovation.
@EikonGaming 6 ай бұрын
I love the way you show your doggie in your videos
@amymoffitt42 Жыл бұрын
This video is masterful. What a treat... thank you!
@pamelahameed5312 2 жыл бұрын
You are so relaxing to watch, if I may ask a question. How many sheets do you use per signature, how did you learn how to do the stitching method? I hope to get to your level of book binding. Thank you for sharing, you are so awesome.💜
@bittermelonbindery 2 жыл бұрын
I use 4 sheets per signature, 10 signatures total, so there's 80 pages in this book. I learned French link from DAS bookbinding I believe... Sea Lemon just posted a tutorial for it!
@mooneirTheDivineMedium Жыл бұрын
This was soooo beautifully done! Great job!!! Loved it tremendously! ❤
@sandrabeynon4148 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful. Thank you.
@thelionandthebee1933 11 ай бұрын
Beautifully done! I just pre-ordered your book! Thank you for the inspiration! You are extremely talented! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 ❤
@youarethesunlight815 Жыл бұрын
Yes, part of the process is petting your dog. Very much agree. 8:02
@pramodaweerasekara4743 2 жыл бұрын
WoooaW the books are so sooo beautiful 😍
@tlrcarroll Жыл бұрын
This was so relaxing and beautiful to watch 🥰
@briannaallison7012 2 жыл бұрын
Wow the cinematography on this is amazing. 11/10
@drananth 9 ай бұрын
This is therapeutic!
@kt7629 2 жыл бұрын
wow! so talented!! this looks so peaceful!
@TheGrannycarol 11 ай бұрын
This is one of the best videos i have seen thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.
@anne-sophiehurez1740 10 ай бұрын
Cleansing at the begining : big yes 🫶
@nyperi13 Жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC! Thank you 😊
@TheVaniltonholtz 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing with us!
@sarahlbxo1535 Жыл бұрын
I never knew that this is how it was done😦 i love it so much😍
@littlebrookreader949 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is inspiring! lovely!
@norlysayat7612 Жыл бұрын
when im 11 year old I watch your video's and I said I won't to do that so now I am 12 year old now I am a propesional bookbinder thank you biter melon for inspiring me ♥
@sharonmeeker6581 Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful video. The sounds delightful. And I LOVE your paper cutter!
@itsacarolbthing5221 7 ай бұрын
How utterly beautiful! Subscribed.
@dawnastin648 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning work and so relaxing and o watch ❤
@cavellwhite3935 Жыл бұрын
This was so relaxing to watch and your dog was icing on the cake 😊
@sudhanshumahawar9422 2 жыл бұрын
It too peaceful feeling when we make dairy. 🙂 I made 2 of these with leather cover using medieval bookbinding technique and gifted to my sister and my professor after completion of post graduation back in 2017. Each of them took approximately 1 month for complition. I am surprised when I saw this compression tool on your table, I had made that same from scratch. I love to make these dairies but all my stuff at my father's place. 🙏🏻
@cathyvas.9715 11 ай бұрын
Que hermoso trabajo , 😮 mucha dedicación, todo lo hecho a mano tiene gran valor no se compara con nada .❤
@erikaf2971 2 жыл бұрын
I love thid video. Actually I have loved all the ones I've seen. I love crafts, but this is one craft I am really crazy about. Thank you for these videos!!
@KAAKKK 2 жыл бұрын
I did bookbinding at college, it was great!
@tnasir4903 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful work! ❤
@kaelynsanchez8587 Жыл бұрын
I love that I know what all of this is since I work at an art store , every time I see a new tool im like ahh a bone folder, ahhh pva glue , ahhhhhhhhhhh etc
@jodytomanek Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing. The books are absolutely beautiful. I would love to receive a gift like this. Also very inspired to try this.
@kennethharwell181 2 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful.
@lovelyshirl Жыл бұрын
😲😲😲 Wow! This was amazing to watch. You are very, very skilled.
@melissacronecarvell 2 жыл бұрын
4K looks great! Your videos are so relaxing and joyful! @galanvisuals has done a great job 🌟 Hope to see many more ❤️
@bittermelonbindery 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💕
@TeamFish15 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous work!!❤
@alejita533 2 жыл бұрын
Me encanta tu trabajo y tus vídeos 😍
@subhanashaikh_a_3076 9 ай бұрын
wow your fingers and hands must be paining after this handwork good job take care BTW the books are so good and cute❤❤
@annalukarsono9428 2 жыл бұрын
Just stunning 😍
@StudioGivix 5 ай бұрын
OMG i've wanted to bind books for a long time... I'm getting close to time... I found your channel because of you booth video because I'm getting ready to start doing vendor fairs. but now I really need to bind some books!
@_voyageuse 8 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful video and craft. I really enjoyed watching it. 😊
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