DIY Leather Book Binding Tutorial Part 2: Leather Binding and Cover Art

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2 жыл бұрын

This is part 2 of my instructional series on rebinding paperback and hardcover books in leather. The first video focused on removing the pages from the original book, gilding the page edges, and preparing the text for a new cover. Check out this link if you'd missed part 1:
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This video focuses on making and decorating a new, leather-bound cover for the book. I don't go into detail on how I design my cover art, but let me know if you're interested in a video on that topic!
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@soara4634 2 жыл бұрын

Also, yes please, make videos about how you do the cover art as well as the press.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to know there's interest! I know it takes me a bit to get each of these videos out, but I'll get to those other topics as soon as I can!

@NicolesScrapbooks 2 ай бұрын

This is fabulous. Can't wait to try it!

@kevinsorensen367 24 күн бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns Yes please! You made designing look so effortless but I'm feeling stuck.

@michaeldonoghue9015 Жыл бұрын

This … is about the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is some high praise! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

@Raiinsey 5 ай бұрын

I think your bookbinding video is the clearer and less intimidating one I've seen! really well done and thank you

@ingeniusdesigns 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad that was your reaction, because that's exactly what I was hoping for.

@KletosMinistries Жыл бұрын

This would probably push the value of these books triple the original. Thank you so much.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Probably! Although it takes a long time to design the covers so I'm not sure how viable it would be as a business. Lots of fun as a hobby though!

@Cdiddy150 Ай бұрын

If I had the ability to give you a million dollars for this video series, I would. Thank you sooooo much.

@ingeniusdesigns Ай бұрын

They say it's the thought that counts! I feel richer already!

@rethguals 8 ай бұрын

It's cool that KZfaq's full of well-meaning people such as yourself putting up great tutorials. Leatherworking is a new hobby I've been getting into, which I've found incredibly calming and beneficial at helping manage my PTSD. Alright, time to get get my tools out and work on a new project and... 6:17 YOU FUCKER!

@kelliec9608 10 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much!

@kristinwright1679 Жыл бұрын

You are excellent at explaining steps, measurements, materials, and the reasoning behind your choices. Thank you!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your generous words! I'll do my best to keep doing that in future videos.

@Morna777 2 ай бұрын

Probably the best tutorial I've seen for "quick and modern" (rather than DAS' traditional style). Very easy to follow and fun to watch! Oh, Austen, use Masking Magic strips to temporarily attach your spine to covers, it won't damage the boards. Or use masking tape but apply it to your clothing a few times first, takes the stick down a bit.

@ingeniusdesigns Ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoy my "quick and modern" approach. I definitely felt some imposter syndrome when I shared it, since I'm no DAS-style expert. I appreciate the tape tip too. These days I often use washi tape or drafter's tape to minimize the damage.

@kholod2392 8 ай бұрын

WOW this is an actual art, I really enjoyed the video Thank you for sharing

@ingeniusdesigns 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope it helped you to go out and make some art of your own!

@DynastyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! :D I'd actually like to know more about the cover design process. How did you make those patterns? I'm gonna make myself a book press in the new year, So would love a video on that too. :D Great work and love the humour and well thought out instructions. I like how you explain the "Why", and not just "do this!" Thanks man :D

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who laughs at my dumb jokes! I'll be pretty wrapped up in my professional life for the next month or two, but I'll make those videos as soon as I'm free!

@DynastyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns Excellent! No rush man! :D Have a good christmas! :D

@TheLinkmaster001 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns I’m certainly looking forward to that. The books behind you look amazing.

@seanbohan3676 2 жыл бұрын

+1000 to what the others said. Great video and explanation of your process. HTV wasn’t on my radar for the next project but now it is. With your other projects (yes, we ALL noticed the shelf behind you) have you tried embossing? Embossing with the HTV technique? When you get time, would love to watch a video on your cover design process. Thanks for a very instructive and fun presentation.

@zachhalliwell553 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get your leather from? The Tandy leather by me rarely has anything light enough to use for bookbinding and when they do it’s expensive as hell.

@ginahaweswatercolors6429 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is SO clear and comprehensive without being overwhelming. Thank you so much. About to embark on rebinding my own books and you've given me so much confidence!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the awesome feedback. Good luck with your new hobby. There can be a learning curve, but it will be really rewarding if you stick with it.

@mirkhwand 7 ай бұрын

You've given me a whole bunch of ideas for some very old books that I'd love to restore to a glorious state. Thanks again.

@ingeniusdesigns 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope they turn out every bit as glorious as you imagine!

@saraihernandezperez2852 4 ай бұрын

I am so convinced that I can do this so I'm absorbing all the knowledge I can, mostly with my Spanish books because for some reason, they are worth a week salary, so I'm all for the diy's

@ingeniusdesigns 4 ай бұрын

Good luck! It can be extra hard to find the leatherbound editions for books in Spanish.

@hannahxunicorn 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I watched the video and Sir you're officially a genius in my eyes! The cardboard tube as a spine? Genius! The self made press? Um Genius! (Qould love to see a tutorial) And last but not least, and most GENIUS thing...the vinyl for making decorations?! Ok I am mindblowed now. I watched few tutorials on bookbinding and I was sad because the tools for the decoration/lettering stuff are sooo expensive and not easily accessible in my country. So I was ready to just make easy leather cover with no design on it....but now? I can do even more ideas and in an easier way (traditional way seems to be pretty hard and for sure needs a looot of practice before no errors will appear 😆) and the fact that I already own the cricket machine 😌 you just made my day! Thank you so much for your work and once again - it's a pleasure to watch you, you're a naturally born teacher and I love your aura. Can't wait to make my first book after Christmas and can't wait for a new videos from you. Have a great day!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words. I love to do things the traditional way, but I've been really happy with the quality of results I can get from vinyl. The guests at my house can't tell the difference! I'm so glad that my little trick makes you feel like you can do it; that's exactly why I wanted to share.

@hannahxunicorn 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns i would love to try the traditional way in the future too, because it's a beautiful craft, but for me as a person who never tried it before, the vinyl technique seems so much more beginner friendly 😊

@kimberlymiller566 Жыл бұрын

I have been binge-watching all the bookbinding videos I can find to get ready to dive into doing it myself, and this is hands down my favorite so far! Love your humor and communication style, and the instruction is super clear and straightforward, easy to understand and makes me actually feel for the first time like maybe I really can do this. Thank you so much for making these, looking forward to your future videos!! Definitely interested in learning more about how you design the covers on Illustrator and how you made that book press. Also, huge fan of the choice of C.S. Lewis :)

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate all the positive feedback and I'm so glad that my videos worked for you. I've binged watched on the topic a lot too, and I know there's some great stuff out there, which makes your kind words all the more meaningful. If you have any specific questions as you get started feel free to let me know!

@Morna777 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Also he's entertaining which helps me absorb the information without my mind wandering.

@MrDrMurphy 2 ай бұрын

Why am I JUST now discovering your channel?! I was entranced. Bravo sir.

@ingeniusdesigns Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the channel too!

@tyrijoyner749 Жыл бұрын

Gah!! The little trinkets on the bookshelf are such an adorable touch!!! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who dreamt of having a beautiful library full of leather - bound books when I was a kid.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Organizing and reorganizing my shelves was a lot of fun as my collection grew!

@daneryta 2 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful!! I’ve enjoyed so much your last video and this is one is the perfect final! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and explaining step by step. 😉

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your support means so much to me.

@jamesjansenvanvuuren1287 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Truly my pleasure. Hope it helps you start a new hobby!

@soara4634 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! The perfect thing to wake up to! Thanks so much for this!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear I could spread a few smiles this Christmas season. Enjoy!

@brianphillips1864 5 ай бұрын

Well done. A bagua man went looking for book advice, he found an Airbender enthusiast expounding the Way. Gracias.

@ingeniusdesigns 5 ай бұрын

You, sir, have a way with words. Your comment reads like a poem :) Thanks so much!

@eli7243 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the video that I needed. I have a bunch of childhood books that I treasure dearly and this will protect them from damage while looking sharp! The tutorial was perfectly clear and I can’t wait to see more projects like this!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to know it helped and I'm always happy to meet people with similar interests! Good luck rebinding your treasured books!

@alainryan6738 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video! Even when most of the contents now are digital, still nothing beats the feel and texture of reading and holding an actual physical book. Most specialy like this leather and gold gilded ones! Thank you for such a satisfying and very detailed diy tutorial!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I totally agree. Most of my "reading" is audiobooks these days, but even when I find a book I love by audio I still like to buy a physical copy and add it to my collection.

@kentsmith5650 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to know how to take a digital book and print it out to make a leatherbound so that I can get the size of the book to match the professional leatherbounds in my collection... or how to do this from a more tradional printed copy. I love the look and feel of the leatherbounds so much more than standard books.

@Flat_Earth_Addy Жыл бұрын

Why though? A fake cover on a trash book?

@kentsmith5650 Жыл бұрын

@Lucy-jf8ts what makes it a "trash" book? The fact that it's got a digital copy? Many books have digital versions as well as audio book versions, including best-selling books. Or is it that it's a traditionally printed copy but not a leather-bound edition that makes it "trash"? I see nothing wrong with making a custom version of a book for one's own collection.

@Flat_Earth_Addy Жыл бұрын

@@kentsmith5650 You see nothing wrong with it, because you are on drugs.

@turbo2025 Жыл бұрын

Both videos are spot on, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback. Hope you can try it yourself!

@robheib7652 Жыл бұрын

You sure make it look easy! Thanks for the great instructions!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's certainly a learning curve, but I encourage you to try it yourself--maybe it will be easier than you think!

@joyce6235 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so easy to understand. Thank you!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@michaeljay4816 Жыл бұрын

Well done. I'm glad to see the book cover tutorial video is up as well! Thank you!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! The videos come slowly but surely, so keep checking back and hopefully I'll be covering more topics you're interested in.

@jakegandara Жыл бұрын

So thankful for your two videos. This is exactly what I was looking for!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

So glad it was what you needed! I know there are a lot of tutorials out there, so it means a lot that my particular brand of innovation did the trick for you.

@mamesmemes1384 5 ай бұрын

This is golden!

@ingeniusdesigns 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@thebuffytanner9711 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Impressive!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JavierMendoza-hs7bz 4 ай бұрын

You rock! Your books look fabulous. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@ingeniusdesigns 4 ай бұрын

That's super kind of you. I'm just happy if you feel empowered to try it yourself!

@rolenevanzyl4262 Жыл бұрын

You are so good! Thank you for your excellent way of explaining and technical detail. Luv it!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

So glad this worked for you. I hope you try it and I wish you luck!

@antiquarisches 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm having a online antique bookshop and i started to fix old books now i finally can get to the leather part.🤗

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! My techniques certainly aren't traditional, but I hope they will please your customers. I do find the pages of antique books to be more fragile (as I'm sure you know), so I have to be pretty careful when I'm working with them. Perhaps I could learn a thing or two from you!

@macarmenadoree 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so glad I found your channel -- I'm just starting my bookbinding journey, and this is so helpful!! Thank you for making this. I would love to see a more in depth video about your designs, or any other book making related video!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

It seems like there's plenty of interest, so I'll definitely make that video. After all, the design process is the part of this hobby that I enjoy most of all.

@adderalkebap4204 2 жыл бұрын

It's a perfect video. Thank you for sharing you information and experinece with the auidence.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your positive feedback. Hope some of the information can help you with your own projects!

@ClassicalMontessori Жыл бұрын

You've done an incredible job with this!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it!

@ellesilverwolf4571 Жыл бұрын

Thank you1 This is epic -nI make archival handmade paper so learning to create and bind my own books is the next logical step and you just saved me so much time ❤️🙏🏻❤️

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! I've been thinking more about using archival grade papers lately myself. I'm glad the tutorials helped!

@matthewwalton8994 Жыл бұрын

Glorious. I feel like I should have paid for this concise lesson. Thank you, from a fellow C.S. Lewis fan.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're a fellow fan!

@cjdavid-erath6391 3 ай бұрын

So excellent! I so want to try this! Your presentation and guidance is spectacular!! Thank you …

@ingeniusdesigns 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I hope you do try it!

@izabelle5209 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting so long for this!!! I’d love to see more detail about the leather foiling and how you made the designs

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I would enjoy making more videos on that subject once I have the time.

@isaias9516 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos, and your work brother! Keep on keeping on!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your feedback is really motivating!

@MaMa-rx5jz 2 жыл бұрын

This Is unbelievable!!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! In a good way, I hope!

@thestargazingnurse8605 2 жыл бұрын

That is fantastic! I’m going to give it a try.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing that you want to try is the best feedback I could get. Have fun!

@shreyaprv 2 жыл бұрын

The book looks absolutely gorgeous. Would you be so kind as to make a video on vinyl and cover artwork?

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion too! Yes sir, I'd be happy to. stay tuned and I'll address that topic in the coming months.

@KnowledgeAddicted 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@Flat_Earth_Addy Жыл бұрын

Why though? A fake cover on a trash book?

@maskedwriters-qk3tq 11 ай бұрын

@@Flat_Earth_Addybro it’s like the original

@Flat_Earth_Addy 11 ай бұрын

@@maskedwriters-qk3tq No its not. If it was, he would do nothing to it.

@kylapalmer4412 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to learn more about the design cover process:)

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@saramelika1431 10 ай бұрын

I'm currently making some medeval books and this way saves so much more time than the way I was gonna use! Thanks so much for these videos. These are so helpful.

@ingeniusdesigns 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear that I got to be part of your awesome project.

@rocketbunnyxo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting!!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@thevoiceofnaked 6 ай бұрын

Man, exceptional work!

@ingeniusdesigns 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope you can try it!

@daliakelly8961 5 ай бұрын

Amazing!!! Thank you.. Excellent tutorial, I agree so clear and comprehensive without overwhelming!!! Can't wait to make my own. For years I have been looking forward to learning this method.

@ingeniusdesigns 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and the tutorial could make this hobby feel approachable. Go forth and conquer!

@tedshannon6679 2 жыл бұрын

Almost finished with my first book project thanks to your videos that have guided me all the way. I've replayed them multiple times and they have been amazing! My project doesn't look quite as good as yours but I'm learning from my mistakes. If you could give a quick video on building the press used to press down the leather around the hubs I'd appreciate. Thanks again for these videos.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that you're trying it! It's okay if things don't go perfect at first. There's a learning curve there. Looking at my first book compared to my most recent one is like night and day, but I'm just happy if I could give you a head start. I'm definitely planning a video on constructing that press. Life has been pretty busy for me lately, but I'll get it out as soon as I can!

@ashleylambert3257 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely fantastic! I've been thinking of recovering all of my 600+ Star Trek collection for the last few months, and this has been the vest video by far that explains/shows the process

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Wow! I've only bound 60 or so books. By the time you finish 600 I think you should be the one making tutorials, not me!! Sure hope you try it!

@elizabethennoshita8713 Жыл бұрын

I came looking for a video like this because I was so sad that the leather bound chronicles of Narnia is extremely rare and mega expensive. I’m so glad to see that there are others that had the same thoughts as me🙂

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I guess I hit the nail on the head with my book selection! Hope your Narnia books turn out just the way you imagine them like mine did for me :)

@stevelapierre4776 2 жыл бұрын

I JUST LOVE THOSE BOOKS AND NEVER KNEW ABOUT THAT GOLD IRON-ON GILDING WOW..... AND THEY ARE AMAZING... ALL THOSE DESIGNS ARE BEAUTIFUL... SO GREAT JOB LOVE THIS... FINALLY A EASIER AND NICER WAY FOR REBINDING AND MAKING BOOKS TOO.. GREAT JOB AND VIDEO THANK YOU... SEEN MANY BOOK PRESSES AND YOURS IS DONE JUST AS I WAS GONNA DO SO REALLY GREAT JOB..!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Sharing the innovation of iron-on foil for page edges was really what inspired this series of videos in the first place, so I'm very happy to hear that it is appreciated. Good luck with your own rebinding projects!

@toddposton869 10 ай бұрын

Wow. That looks really, really good!

@ingeniusdesigns 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you can make your own!

@RoxRock4ever Жыл бұрын

I've been dying to do this (I need a hobby) and this is very insightful, thank you.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

It really is a fun hobby--I sincerely hope you take the plunge and try it!

@jakegraves424 2 жыл бұрын

Great video simple and effective thanks!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback, and I hope it helps in your own projects! I'll try to keep the content coming.

@jasond.valentine5931 Жыл бұрын

This must have been one of the best videos i've seen on this topic. I'd like to thank you for your effort and time you've put into filming and istructing this.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. I will do my best to keep helping as I can with future videos!

@tarasteele571 Жыл бұрын

Very efficient! and clear. Thank you.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad it worked for you.

@MishaAria 2 жыл бұрын

A video about the cover design process would be absolutely fantastic. It's my favourite part, I love decorating things ☺️

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Noted! The design process is probably my favorite part with each book too. I'll be sure to put together a video on the topic!

@MishaAria 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns YES! I am so excited! :D

@cedricwilford 4 ай бұрын

Great project and presentation. Thanks!

@ingeniusdesigns 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it! I hope to see you around more videos.

@nancyperez4495 Жыл бұрын

😲😲 Its amazing and beautiful😍😍😍

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I hope you can make something amazing and beautiful yourself!

@iurydantas4787 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, thats so amazing!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it!

@IPASAustralia Жыл бұрын

My wife and I really enjoyed your videos and will be watching more of them as we begin our journey into this craft. Thank you for such entertaining and informative videos!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Feel free to comment with questions if you have them as you get started. Good luck, I'm sure it will be a lot of fun for both of you!

@victortaylor3933 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thank you!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the feedback! Hope these videos help!

@nicolef9165 4 ай бұрын

For the last month i've been deep diving researching how to make/bind books so i can make them as gifts for my boyfriend. Especially after realizing how much leather books cost! I've almost gathered all my supplies and I will be starting shortly. Thanks for all your videos, it's helped me IMMENSLY.

@ingeniusdesigns 4 ай бұрын

I'm so excited to hear that! Good luck with your new hobby!

@ernestoaquino1250 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this knowledge... it is very enabling.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you; that's exactly what I'm shooting for, so it means a lot to hear that the videos are doing some good.

@kristenfitch9395 2 ай бұрын

This is perfect! I've been looking for a video just like this and have been wanting to bind a set of Narnia books for my bookshelf. Love that your examples are Narnia and C.S. Lewis books.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you're a kindred spirit! Hope you can honor those amazing books with your talents!

@travishepworth7569 8 ай бұрын

I have created two books so far and, yes, it is addictive. I have many more planned out and a few signed books to give the leather treatment.

@ingeniusdesigns 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! I am so glad to hear you're on your way with this fun hobby! Feel free to reach out here in the comments if you hit any snags.

@G2Lmovies 5 ай бұрын

This worked so well! I'm almost finished my first book!

@ingeniusdesigns 5 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Way to go! Wish I could see the results!

@MarcDimmick 13 күн бұрын

Wow, really enjoy your video and keen to learn more.

@ingeniusdesigns 12 күн бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate the positive feedback!

@jennynewt8839 Жыл бұрын

Really informative. Thank you.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Hope you try it yourself!

@michaelmahaffey3953 2 жыл бұрын

It feels like I have been waiting forever for this video. I am just getting started with bookbinding, and your last video has been one of the best I've seen so far. Nobody else does step by step.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the long wait! It means a lot to me to know that people care. If you have any more questions let me know. If there's enough interest I might make more videos some time!

@michaelmahaffey3953 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns I'm actually about to start a new project with my wife. I got a set of all of the nancy drew books (56 in total) and am going to start binding them in leather after Christmas. I'm pretty confident in the cover making, but I am probably going to try to put 3 books to a cover, which is something I've never done. Have you ever done something like this?

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent question. I actually haven't done this yet, but I plan to do almost exactly what your proposing with my next set of books. My plan is to put a single sheet of endpaper between each book and glue each book to the endpaper like normal. Because the books I have collected for that project are of different ages, the pages don't line up perfectly, so I plan to use my belt sander or a sharp chisel to level them off before I start my regular sanding process. I wish us both success on our parallel projects!

@christinamoxon 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmahaffey3953 Ah Nancy Drew. That takes me back. Good luck with the project.

@huongchanh6421 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, love it

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@vivilee7859 2 жыл бұрын

These videos were amazing!! So clear and easy to follow, thank you so much! I want to bind a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird for my dad for his birthday, and now I feel like I kind of know what I'm doing. :) I would love to see how you made your book press too!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad if this helped! Let me know if you run into any snags along the way. I'll try to get that book press video out as soon as I can. Good luck with your very special gift!

@everydayjoe7786 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've been looking to get into the hobby for a while now but always been discouraged by the amount of tools needed and the whole gilding thing. But the vinyl seems like just the thing for a hobbyist like me. I'd love to see more on your vinyl process and maybe some of your diy tools? Thanks for your great work.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad there are other people out there who find vinyl useful for the same reasons that I do. I have a couple of videos in the works on precisely the topics you requested. Life has been super busy so my production progress has been slow, but stick around and those videos will be coming as soon as I can make them!

@hannahxunicorn 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss I haven't even watched it yet but I clicked on it so fast when I saw the notification 😁 I had to comment how excited I am that part 2 came out! I feel like a kid on Christmas day unpacking a gift 🤣

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Well Merry Christmas, then! :D

@instantimprints422 3 ай бұрын

his was fantastic! Thank you!

@ingeniusdesigns 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Happy to help.

@AndresLicari 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thanks a lot

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Darbuinsito Жыл бұрын

Man, these tutorials are amazing. Both parts of them. Made with great quality too, both content and editing wise. You can tell when someone makes something with love, these videos feel like so. Also, how you perfectioned this art in a matter of months is amazing and goes beyond me, your craft is something truly to praise! Thanks for these tutorials man, I can't believe I'm watching them for free, they're so good. I want to apply this method to make my own classic-looking/grimoire-style notebooks. I can't start making them right now (still gathering some $$$) but when I do, I'll be definitely helping myself with your tutorials. Thanks Austin! Edit: I also wanted to mention that, even the idea of helping to add spanish subtitles to the video crossed my mind, so I can show this to my spanish speaking friends (spanish is my mother tongue). Let me know what you think about that.

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea! My fiancee is a native Spanish speaker and I've talked to her before about helping me do Spanish translations, or maybe even Spanish voiceover in the future. Glad to know there's interest!

@Eromatics 11 ай бұрын

I am actually super impressed by this video. I've watched professional bookbinding videos but none ever have good voice over explaining things very very simply even I can understand lol. Immediately I can see 1 or 2 places I've gone wrong in my own books just from this simple tutorial! Thank you!!!

@ingeniusdesigns 11 ай бұрын

I started doing bookbinding videos because I went through the same thing as you and I wanted to make the kind of tutorial that I wish I had been able to find. I'm so glad my videos were able to do that for you!

@bbee-canish609 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for suggesting the cover design process. ive been wanting to get into leather bookbinding and ive been looking at stamps and pallets with a tear to my eye because its just SO expensive and im a newbie and cant afford 80 to 100 dollars for a single tool. so THANK YOU!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm so glad this was what you needed! I'm actually working on another video right now for how to do more traditional tooling methods on a tighter budget so stay tuned!

@KnowledgeAddicted 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! And i like narnia setup with sleeping lion

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm flattered that my interior decorating choices meet with your approval :)

@thovarisk8699 Жыл бұрын

this instructional is SO WELL MADE you instantly got a new sub

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Your subscription means a lot to me. I'm working on new content to try and make it worthwhile!

@mohemara9097 Жыл бұрын

Nice job man ,,👌👌 ,, thank you 💝🌹

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind feedback!

@MrDaviddesouza 8 ай бұрын

Superb. I enjoy your process. Am ready to give it a shot myself. Thank you.

@ingeniusdesigns 8 ай бұрын

That is exactly the outcome I want most from my videos! So glad you feel ready to try it. Good luck and feel free to comment again if you need any tips.

@eranabramovich 9 ай бұрын

Amazing great video very detailed and useful keep up the great work

@ingeniusdesigns 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you'll try it yourself some time!

@Ladydrake_1 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this set of videos on bookbinding! I have been looking for a good tutorial for a couple of weeks and finally found yours... my search is now over- your videos are precisely what I was hoping to find. The information is complete without being tedious and I've already gotten started. (I was so excited to show my husband that paper could be sanded... never thought about that before...) Your results are so professional. Well done! Thank you for sharing your skills with us!

@ingeniusdesigns 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that my videos hit the spot for you, although I'm sorry that it took a couple of weeks to find them! Good luck with your new hobby!

@nathanbetz3241 2 жыл бұрын

Make more videos about this stuff! I love it and want to do my own now.

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! More are coming slowly but surely. So glad you're feeling inspired!

@inkland2003 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback!

@giovannirinaldi5466 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!! 👏👏👏👏👏

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@CatABoo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I was wondering how leather bookbinding differed from the cloth bookbinding I usually do and this answered my questions perfectly!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Since I didn't touch on cloth binding at all, I'm so glad my video happened to have the info you needed! I hope you give it a try!

@CatABoo Жыл бұрын

@@ingeniusdesigns I definitely will (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧ I'm planning on making a pair of matching leather journals for my best friend and me and I'm super excited to start!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I bet she'll love them! It shall be the sisterhood of the traveling books!

@Staubfeder_ Жыл бұрын

this is so freaking helpful! I have some kinda really old books, where the cover falls apart from reading them a lot and not taking care of their age. like that, i can repair them!

@ingeniusdesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Please try it!

@knottedtwig3289 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, I had seen part 1 yesterday for the first time and was hoping for part 2! Great timing :>

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out that way! Enjoy!

@coachfleenor 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

@philochristos 11 ай бұрын

That is super cool.

@ingeniusdesigns 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback!

@DoomsdayAdam777 2 ай бұрын

great videos thank you for your hard work

@ingeniusdesigns 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.

@AGuyThatMakesStuff 26 күн бұрын

I’m going to boarding school this August and have a few books which I want to take with me but are very flimsy. Given the way I usually treat my books, they won’t last long without a hardcover. So thank you for this tutorial

@ingeniusdesigns 26 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Hopefully you can give your books the upgrade they deserve!

@raistlinmajere2257 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done!

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@bea8269 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would definitely like to see a video on how you make your book cover cricut designs, I have a cricut and know it is much easier to do it that way but don't have any templates

@ingeniusdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I'll see what I can put together!