Making a SKETCHBOOK (Real time DIY- EASY!)

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I fell in love with bookmaking when I was in university and have continued to make them for myself and others for all sorts of uses. In this video I'll show you how to make your own sketchbook, offering inexpensive alternatives for those on a budget. We'll finish by decorating it with handmade eraser prints. I hope you enjoy and make a sketchbook of your own!
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:44 Supplies
02:10 Bookmaking Books
03:49 My Books
03:53 Pamphlet Stitch
04:25 Western Codex Binding
05:07 Japanese Binding
06:17 Anatomy of a Book
06:50 Folding Paper
11:28 Punching Holes
16:06 Cutting Fabric
17:01 Sewing Signatures
30:03 Gluing Tapes
33:47 Adding Covers
38:22 Decorating Covers
48:12 Final Reveal

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@mmwalton9142 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful tutorial on making your own sketchbook. I am also a bookbinder and you have made this craft very accessible to many of us. Thank you for sharing your talent , your knowledge and your joy with us. Mercedes❤🎨📘

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! It’s nice to know this stood up to the scrutiny of a proper bookbinder. 😊 I have so much admiration for bookbinders. ❤

@mmwalton9142 3 ай бұрын

Actually I am really an art historian by trade, and then realised that my lovely art history books needed mending after I finished grad school. So I took up bookbinding and repair and it has served me well. Now I making my own little watercolour sketchbooks. You have inspired me.🎉

@stroodledoodles 3 ай бұрын

This was so in-depth yet really straightforward, I also appreciate that you gave alternatives for tools that people may not have. All your books are gorgeous!

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! And yes, I think it’s important to know that you don’t need all of the special tools to make a book. They help, but it can be done without them. 😊

@margueritemitchell1829 3 ай бұрын

I had that cover to cover book....twice. i got the second one thrifted and gave it to my niece Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 ❤🎉

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

It was one of the first to show colourful, innovative photos and easy-to-follow tutorials. 😊

@goat8477 3 ай бұрын

Stamp Pads can sometimes be revived with a little spritz of water and storing them upside down. To prevent mold I add a drop of tea tree oil or some other herbal essential oil to the spritz water. It's about tying out what this does to the inkpad - but I had good results so far. Beautiful patterns. I think I would have gone with these ones too. They are such classics that can be found in ancient buildings in greece or Italy 🙂

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

My first degree is in Classics (Greek art & archaeology) so it’s one of my favourite patterns. Thanks for the tips about reviving my ink pads. I’ll definitely give it a try! 😊

@atiyatasnimraisa8911 3 ай бұрын

I have made one of tiny palate and a tiny watercolour sketchbook by watching your video. Your video helped me a lot to make my own tiny watercolour travel set. Oh yeah... In my tiny watercolour set, there is a handmade view catcher too.😅. I've made all of these instruments with mdf board. Thank you very much....❤❤😊😊

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful!! Maybe it’s time to add a hardcover sketchbook? 😊

@atiyatasnimraisa8911 3 ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz yeah, obviously 😅 I thought so 😊

@atiyatasnimraisa8911 3 ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz can i message on your Facebook page to show my handmade watercolour travel set???

@vivianesans6398 Күн бұрын

I have said “Wow” a lot of times along your video, it’s impressive and absolutely beautiful! Thank you Leslie! 👌🏻🥰🪶

@mendyhand3895 3 ай бұрын

Yeah..I’ll be watching this one over and over! Thanks for editing that so beautifully Leslie. I’m going to give it a go! 🥁🥁🥁

@triciac.5078 3 ай бұрын

I make monthly “booklets” for journaling. I like junk journals, but not all the extras, just the pages. And by making them monthly, I have a new booklet each month to keep my interest going.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

That’s a wonderful tradition! What type of binding do you use?

@R-ks2qv 3 ай бұрын

OMGG IM SO EXCITED✨

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Yay!! 😊

@user-zj1kr9xn6o 14 күн бұрын

Thank you! Great video!

@dees3179 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I do too. I’m endlessly annoyed by the limited offerings available commercially for the paper inside ready bound books so I had to learn to make them in self defence. I love to mix them together like you do here. So glad to see you passing this along.

@Dante343 3 ай бұрын

Your videos really come at the perfect time for me. I've got loads of watercolour sheets now but I want to bind them to carry them around with ease and to also have a way to record all the paintings. I got a Chinese brand mini palette as well recently and will fill it up with watercolours soon. Thank you for inspiring and pushing me to paint even when I'm scared to :)

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Oh that’s terrific!! Yes, make those papers into little sketchbooks. They’re so fun and easy and you’ll cherish them. 😊

@terriwest8801 3 ай бұрын

💙so lovely&will be fabulous gifts...thank you,plesant rainy day project🕊💙🙏

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Total rainy day vibes here in England this month! 😅

@Kpoppythingiz Ай бұрын

Im just making it and i alrwedy know it will be amazing!!! i love your channel!!!

@ali.ali4700 3 ай бұрын

It's so pretty! Tsym!!

@StephanieNL 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Leslie! I do have all the right materials!! I can't wait to start making it. 🎉

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I hope you have fun! 😊

@ginabadeaux9319 3 ай бұрын

i just found you today i subbed right away,i love making books but need to try your way ,thank you

@anitadavidson1266 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating. You have put together a wonderful tutorial, explaining each step very clearly. Thank you for taking the time to video and edit your process.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! 😊

@shankariab1687 3 ай бұрын

I made my own sketchbook following the video! Loving it!!❤ thanks much for sharing Leslie ❤❤

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That’s terrific!! Would love to see it. 😊

@ChantelleArts 3 ай бұрын

These are always so fascinating, I love them ☺☺☺

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. This version is a lot of fun to make and the easiest Western Codex type binding I’ve come across yet.

@CurlyHairArtistry 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your process with us - your a great teacher and its nice to watch your passion to inspire others. I learned a lot and it’s appreciated. I have a Sendak and would love to have my own hand crafted journal in it.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

I hope you make your own. It’s so nice to choose your own paper, etc. 😊

@NinaHansen2008 3 ай бұрын

With the accordion book, you could paint the Bayeux Tapestry.😅

@annhovland8407 3 ай бұрын

Really nice tutorial. I make books as well. Would love to see a tutorial of how you make your eraser stamps. So interesting.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

It’s been ages since I made some, but maybe it’s time I added to my collection. 😊

@-MEL16-A.O.C 3 ай бұрын

What a moment thank you it's awsome 😁🥰 I've done a little note book as a birthday gift for my brother way more simple but it's true that hand made is heart made...😉 this one is beautiful yours prints and the ribbons are so cute and adorable 😚 and I'm happy to know that you crochet too 😄it's my favorite hobby with watercolor 🤷‍♀️😁😁 Thank you so much 🙏🏼 Bises 😉😘

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

I love to crochet and knit, and I want to learn to do nålebinding too! 😅

@-MEL16-A.O.C 3 ай бұрын

@@LeslieStroz wow I 've seen videos about it's very interesting too 😁😁😁😉 👍

@Angie-pl3uw 3 ай бұрын

Watching this was such a pleasure. Thank you. It seems to me that you should go to work for Louis Vuitton or Gucci, etc. what a joy watching this was. Could you do a video where you make a design on an eraser? ( I suppose the correct word is "carve.")

@dandfawesome3611 3 ай бұрын

I have stitched books and covers, but haven’t tried the cloth strips and gluing the cover. Next project! Thank you for posting

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

It was my first time using them too. It was much more fun! 😊

@antoniodurso3353 3 ай бұрын

You made me fall in love ❤️

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Awww 😊

@anjukakkar3123 3 ай бұрын

I am mesmerized watching this. I can’t wait to make a sketchbook of my own. OK then, it’s time to buy some tools :).

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Yes!! I hope you enjoy the process. 😊

@faisholriza1296 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video, how basic it. Somethink i need to know, from the esensial. Thank you very much. 🎉🎉🎉❤

@ankeschultz3404 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you 🥰

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! ☺️

@tracytroyer4996 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Can't wait to make one! Do you have a tutorial on the rubber stamps? I'd love that! And I'll have all the tools to make my own journal.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

I don’t have one, but you’re the second to ask, so I’ll put it on my ideas list. 😊

@robloxcat_plays4749 3 ай бұрын

Omg thanks :)

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! 😊

@Psalm_27.4 Ай бұрын

Wonderful tutorial! And the music is gorgeous! Would you cite the title and composer?!

@preetphoenix1 3 ай бұрын

Lovely. Enjoyed it. Im motivated to do book binding little bit. Btw is it that most artist has at least once in life time have done book binding? I've seen so many artist do it and enjoy.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

I think many artists have specific desires from their paper, etc, and naturally gravitate towards making their own sketchbooks. 😊

@TexasBorn-bp8mo Ай бұрын

How do y'all make sketchbooks with a closed binding I've got some old sketchbook covers and wanted to make a closed binding sketchbook or is it better to make open binding this is my first attempt at making a sketchbook

@dandfawesome3611 3 ай бұрын

What is that bag you use at the end? Love it

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

It’s called the Sendak art wrap and is made by Peg and Awl. 😊

@jessbutterfly9801 Ай бұрын

Can I ask does it matter if you have an even amount of holes because when I tried, I had five holes and I would inevitably end up with my needle coming through the wrong side at the end of doing a page it would come out on the inside, instead of the outside

@reverrage 3 ай бұрын

I don't know why you tube punished me with stopping video while audio was fine... watched but was most difficult to watch as it didn't want to run right for me. Love the idea of making own sketch book.

@LeslieStroz 3 ай бұрын

Oh no! The audio was bad? It seems fine on my end. I’m sorry YT failed you. 😢

@annhovland8407 3 ай бұрын

It worked fine for me as well.