My First Time Re-Binding a Thrift Store Paperback into a Custom Hardcover Book

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5 ай бұрын

It is my 2024 goal to start book rebinding. This is my first time turning a thrift store paperback into a custom hardcover! This is NOT intended to be a tutorial. I make a lot of mistakes, but I am so excited to see the progress of this new bookish hobby over the year.
I am not sure if many of you like DIY type stuff, but I always say I talk about the "bookish lifestyle" here on this booktube channel, so I think this fits in! I have big goals I want to acheive with book binding but it will take lots of practice to get there.
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@esther1578 5 ай бұрын

Nice job, JAK! Very cool to watch.

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so excited to do more!

@someothercharacter 5 ай бұрын

That looks fantastic. This is giving me ideas and new uses for my daughter's cricut. Maybe some custom bookmarks. Thanks for the inspiration.

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

ooh yes you could do some really cool custom bookmarks! There are so many possibilities

@CarolMarieReads 5 ай бұрын

This is one of the things I’d like to try this year! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more books you work on

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Ooh you should! It’s been so fun and I can’t wait to try more

@mandyhuybregts3235 5 ай бұрын

It still looks amazing! Plus you can learn from the mistakes. I need to see more hahaha

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I expect mistakes in the beginning! I’m hoping to try more techniques too and experiment with different materials

@RodgersReads 5 ай бұрын

Dang this seems like such a challenging process. I could never but it seems cool

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

I will take on this challenge so that you don't have too 😆

@shaykininmybooks 5 ай бұрын

This looks good! Much better than I could do!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I believe in you if you ever wanted to try it. I feel like if I can do it, anyone can.

@NerdyNatReads 4 ай бұрын

This was so interesting to watch!! Even with your struggles, this was so cool. I think he turned out pretty good in the end!

@JAKandtheBookStack 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't mind the struggles all that much because it should be a learning experience

@101shans 5 ай бұрын

This was so cool to watch! You did a great job. Looks like it would be a lot of fun, but I fear I'm not artsy enough to pull it off haha. Looking forward to seeing more!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Trust me I’d I can do it, you can do it!! It was a great creative outlet

@pixiestyx 5 ай бұрын

Noooo, I don't have time for another hobby - stop making this look so awesome! XD Seriously though, this is so cool! Thank you for sharing your process. Excited to see more videos of this in the future!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

haha I can relate to that feeling! Well the good news is that you can just watch me stumble through the process 😂

@percydoeseverything 5 ай бұрын

Honestly. For a first try that’s not too bad. The design was really cool

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I’m so excited to see the progress throughout the year

@percydoeseverything 5 ай бұрын

@@JAKandtheBookStack I'm very excited to see what you'll come up with!

@BecxReadz 5 ай бұрын

You did a great job for your first time. I'd suggest weeding anything right off the sticky board that you put in the cricket. It's a lot easier to weed it that way.

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks! That weeding was a nightmare! But intricate designs would make it worth it

@BecxReadz 5 ай бұрын

@@JAKandtheBookStack weeding is a pain, my least favorite thing

@VenusEscapesToRead 5 ай бұрын

So cool! Love it!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was super fun

@laurablakeauthor 5 ай бұрын

Well done you!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I am pleased and can't wait to do another

@MeMyDogAndBooks 5 ай бұрын

well done!!!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am pretty pleased with how it turned out - flaws and all!

@laku_u 4 ай бұрын

Only now finally watching this, and the result was awesome for a first try. The design fit the book so well too. I'm glad I already have the new video with the second attempt to watch, I'm now invested in the see-through cover + glue issue, and I need to know if you have found a way around it!

@JAKandtheBookStack 4 ай бұрын

I love how invested you are in that issue! Moving to the faux vinyl is nice because you can't seen through it, and also it has this self-adhesive so I don't even use the glue... but down side is that it is not as flexible because once it touches something, it is staying there. So I exchanged one problem for another 😂

@jhartman2000 5 ай бұрын

Looks great! Can't wait to see the next one.

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I am excited to try some different materials and other techniques

@kreativeReise 2 ай бұрын

This is soo helpful...until now I've only seen everything going easily right...and this is normally not what is going to happen when you first try. I think you used to much glue and this is why it came through the book binding cloth

@JAKandtheBookStack 2 ай бұрын

I think you’re right, too much glue and probably didn’t paint it on well enough. I will happy many trophies chronicling my learning process 😆

@ShylockedHerArt 9 күн бұрын

This is so beautiful! Especially since it is your first bind. I have also had difficulties with heat transfer foil. I hope I can reach out with a few questions. May I know what the temperature is of the lowest setting on your iron? And what temperature you kept it at that wouldn't work at the start? Also how long do you let it cool, before peeling off the protective plastic layer? Thanks for posting your videos. I just saw your Bunny rebind and it is exquisite. Looking forward to hearing from you, Shyl.

@JAKandtheBookStack 8 күн бұрын

Sorry it took me a little while to reply, I was trying to find the temperature of my iron, but the settings are just high/med/low and I use it on low for about 15 seconds, and I am sure to add pressure when I use the iron. The cooling is not a timed thing, I just touch it until it is slightly warmer than room temperature - not HOT at all. I hope that helps?? Thank you so much for watching the videos! I am trying to find my next project for binding...

@ShylockedHerArt 7 күн бұрын

@@JAKandtheBookStack Thank you for writing back! I will keep these in mind when I try it next. Looking forward to your next project. :)

@Johanna_reads 5 ай бұрын

Wow! 🤩Could I commission you for a book rebinding someday? I've seen Crickets in stores like Michael's but never understood what they were used for. I love the design you chose for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Great first custom cover!

@JAKandtheBookStack 5 ай бұрын

Heck yes, I’d love to make you a book! I need to practice a bit and learn what materials work best. I want to try sprayed edges too

@Johanna_reads 5 ай бұрын

@@JAKandtheBookStack Yay! Wow, I can't wait to watch a video of you doing sprayed edges!