REBINDING SOFT COVER BOOK INTO HARD COVER

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0:00 - intro
1:54 - taking old cover off
3:00 - attaching new endpapers
6:42 - adding fabric spine reinforcement
9:02 - Oxford Hollow
14:30 - cutting board for cover
17:02 - spine material
19:35 - attaching cover boards
25:10 - decorative paper
34:21 - installing text block
40:56 - adding label
41:58 - outro

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@TheSpecialJ11 10 ай бұрын

In a world of cheap paperback books, I think bookbinding could be an addicting but rewarding hobby for me. Love your videos, they keep convincing me to get into it.

@SofiaGonzalez-qn7ij Жыл бұрын

i started watching this but i fell asleep and I KNOW it sounds like an insult but i have anxiety, and falling asleep is so freaking difficult at night, imagine how difficult it is for me to actually take a nap. this helped me with 1) install text blocks and 2) take a well deserved nap. thank you so much

@meepmorprobotcaptain 3 ай бұрын

I listen to certain podcasts -sometimes over and over - for this exact reason.

@artxlife7236 3 ай бұрын

These videos are like Bob Ross but for bookbinding. They’re so ridiculously calming, comforting, and encouraging. ❤ thank you

@creatrixcorvusarts876 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, to be a coroner you need to have the same training as an “undertaker” and that takes at a minimum of a year. You work closely with cadavers during that time. It doesn’t take medical knowledge, but disposition of corpses is different from being a medical examiner, which does take medical training.

@constancepentzer3017 Жыл бұрын

It depends on where you are. Here, the coroner is an elected position. You must get training on death and causes thereof. The coroner does not know anything about embalming, etc. that an undertaker would, other than what he may have random knowledge of. In larger counties, the coroner may appoint assistants, whose decisions are also recognized by the state.

@bigsh00g17 11 ай бұрын

@@constancepentzer3017Another fun fact! In many places (like my hometown) the coroner also has the authority to arrest the county sheriff!

@janetvisochi-baum7572 2 жыл бұрын

lol - that is Laughter in the Rain by Neil Sedaka - oh goodness does that bring me down memory lane

@GigisART 2 жыл бұрын

I have a old Edna St. Vincent Millay paperback. I've had it since 1965. It been all over the world with me. I'm going to bind it! Thank you!!

@WinterWitch-kh2wg 7 күн бұрын

Thank you, I've made a few journals as I eco-print paper and fabric and this video has solved a few of my issues with covers 😊

@cindybooth5099 2 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoy watching you bind a book. You're so skilled and precise in all your movements and the final result is always perfect and beautiful. I know you've bound hundreds of books in your career by now and it's a joy to watch an expert at her craft. I'd never heard of the Oxford hollow... thank you for the excellent tutorial for it. I can definitely see the difference it makes. Thank you again for this wonderful video. My condolences for the loss of your friend. God bless you. 😊❤️

@manettle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing the Oxford Hollow. This is going to make such a huge difference in my journals, and make them a lot easier to bind, too. I can't get over the fact that I keep watching you and still keep learning more.

@clarerichardson8770 2 жыл бұрын

NIK. You're an angel person. I have my mother's copy of Jane Eyre--now MY copy of Jane Eyre--that has lost its covers long since, and I keep wanting to bind it. My book-binding knowledge is scant at best, and watching your videos is helping me so much! Thank you, thank you! I'm getting braver every time I see one!

@NiktheBooksmith 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear it! I would def. suggest doing practice runs on some "not special" books first. =)

@clarerichardson8770 2 жыл бұрын

@@NiktheBooksmith Oh, definitely! I have a couple dictionaries and a few low-investment books I nabbed up from the library sale. :) This is just a thing I've wanted to do for ages, and I have the tools, so why not?

@Mrs.DeeAnnNance 2 жыл бұрын

Truly so very sorry for your loss. So glad you got to spend time with Brother.

@nonstoppapercrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss 😪 A great tutorial, as always. I've always wondered if I could swap out a soft cover for a hard cover. Thank you for sharing your methods x

@jodieb4970 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why your videos came up in my feed, but I'm glad they did. I can see how bookmaking could become addictive. Just an FYI. The coroner doesn't actually do any medically stuff. They are more of an investigator. In a coroner's office, a pathologist (who does have medical training) actually handles the medical side. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. It's never easy to lose someone we care about, but it's even harder when they go suddenly.

@SkeleSquatch51 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry about your recent loss. Thank you for making such amazing things; you're so inspiring to me.

@JanieAlcove9 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved that tutorial. You explain everything so clearly and eloquently. You really got me on the whole segue into the coroner conversation. I was laughing because it was so far afield and yet felt like we were have a stream of conscience conversation over coffee. LOL. Anyway, loved the bookbinding education!!!!

@stephanieh.777 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I've watched a couple paperback-to-hardback binding tutorials, and yours is the most "accessible" - not a lot of specialist equipment or complicated calculations! I will definitely be using this to preserve my own novels for our library!

@ZeeMightyMite Жыл бұрын

I am blown away. I can't believe how beautiful that little book is. Your attention to detail is what makes it extraordinary.

@brunacirelli Ай бұрын

I've just found your channel and I can't stop watching your videos! You make it sound so easy (I can't wait to try my hands at it), and listening to you is so relaxing. Love your personality - it reminds me of another lady whose channel I loved (Amanda, from Planterina); your voice, the way you laugh... I'm sold!

@crafterintherough 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am deeply sorry for your loss. 🙏😍

@susanmessenger9052 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Nik ! Learnt about Oxford Hollow today ! Will be using that tomorrow as I repair an Old Engineer's Handbook that belonged to husband's Uncle Frank. All the best from Adelaide South Australia.

@tiffanymichaels2429 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Wish there was something more I could say other than just that to offer comfort.

@Vikingman2024 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Learned much, Thanks Nik!

@daveturnbull7221 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial Nik and a very good explanation of an Oxford Hollow. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and hopefully you have loads of really good memories shared with them. In the UK a coroner is also appointed by the local authority and is usually a lawyer but they may also have medical qualifications. The UK Gov website defines it as: "A coroner is a special judge who investigates unnatural or violent deaths, where the cause of death is unknown, or because the death took place in prison, police custody or another type of state detention, such as a mental health hospital." They do this by listening to testimony from all the relevant experts and also to any witnesses etc.

@craftwitch5519 2 жыл бұрын

You also need to be a qualified barrister or solicitor with minimum 5 years experience. It takes a long time to qualify here!!

@aliceadler4569 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your video & commentary!!! 🌺🌺🌺

@theresewallentin2856 2 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh Nik I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. At least it’s great that you got to spend time with your brother. The Poe book and the Dictionary look like they should be in a library of a British noble property. I always learn so much from you, thanks. Take care of yourself and have as good a weekend as it’s possible.

@NiktheBooksmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Therese 😊

@SquidPix Ай бұрын

I used this to rebind a book for my very first time (a very well loved copy of The Fellowship of the Ring rescued from a closed library). It’s not perfect, but it’s so cool to have a book I bound myself. Thanks for making this!

@mohamadyasinowadally8564 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Btw sincere condolences...though late..i just happen to see your book binding tutorial. I really appreciate. Thxx

@Cindery936 4 ай бұрын

Nik, I thought I would tell you that painting is the action of applying a liquid to a medium, so technically yes, you are painting it on. Your subconscious clearly knows this already, but I wanted to give it some validation :) have a lovely day.

@susanmary4752 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching you work. And the "I need a drink" was a great chuckle. Thanks Nik for sharing your skill with us.

@lenawarelius4195 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous 😍 👏👏 Condolences for your friend🙏❤

@dianewarde6074 2 жыл бұрын

Also, my condolences on the loss of your friend.

@ValerieYoakum 3 ай бұрын

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for your videos. You do beautiful work!

@hokulani8 2 ай бұрын

This was so satisfying to watch and learn. Thank you!!!

@lisafriloux1713 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching you recover the book! I"m almost as old as that Poe book (gasp) and I totaly know the feeling of needing a new cover! I'm so sorry to hear about your friend passing. Sending you some love and good juju!

@dangdin554 8 ай бұрын

I wish we were friends or something… so I could some how bribe you to do this to all my books!! Once I get around to reading a book for the second or third time, it just seems to fall apart.. and they mean so much to me😢

@sadiejosiemom Жыл бұрын

That last bit was scary. I don't think my hand is steady enough for that! You took an ugly cover and elevated it to a supreme level. If books had feelings, then this one would thank you for giving it another 100 years!

@gamers7800 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job! I too have an old book that I would love to turn into a hardback. I might have to watch this about a hundred times to get up the nerve to try. 👏👏👏

@abuelitacaicedo3185 Жыл бұрын

Or I might do a trial run on another book 😂

@thevoiceofnaked 7 ай бұрын

The mental process seems relatable. Also, that was a really great outcome with an easily accessible set up. She got the sub.

@khayes9591 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss, Nic.

@aresaurelian 10 ай бұрын

This was interesting. Thank you @Nik the Booksmith.

@hickchick4418 9 ай бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED when you said everything is optional; because I used that saying so much myself. Thank you for the video as well as the commentary I hope you are doing well.

@kunalnimxii-b7783 Жыл бұрын

😀 made my first oxford hollow watching this

@jeffreycrawley1216 6 ай бұрын

Most enjoyable - and entertaining. It's interesting the differences between your US and my UK culture. My chipboard would be your particle board and most unsuitable for bookbinding! Over here the coroner - officially the King's Coroner - needs to have at least five years experience as either a barrister (court room lawyer - the ones you see in wigs and gowns on TV) or a solicitor (general practice lawyer, can present a case in family/lower courts too) and that's to become an ASSISTANT coroner! Going to seek out your video on making headbands now . . . 🎼OH, I can walk in the rain with the one I love Feel so fine Walking in the rain with the one I love All mine . . . 😇

@hsuanlin0227 2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your lost .Wish you feel better soon .

@franciscawrites8972 Жыл бұрын

Thank you...thank you...thank you...this was exactly what I did not know I needed to watch.🎦🎑

@tomrao4 5 ай бұрын

This came out beautiful!!!

@anumanninen 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss ❤

@NoMoreMeSuger 2 жыл бұрын

Why u have the best videos!!!!! Love your work so much❤️❤️❤️

@Richard-mz7qu 2 ай бұрын

NIK! You have inspired me. I'm gonna do it. No really, I mean it this time. Actually I have never said I was going to do this before, but if I did say it and I didn't do it...... you know what I mean. I really enjoy watching and listening to you do what you do. If I were a sailor, I would tell that you I like the cut of your jib. If I were a carpenter and you were a lady, ......ahh, never mind.

@brendariddle2349 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching you do this stuff!!! You are sooo good!!! I will probably never ever do this, but I could watch you all night!! Also love your crime stories. I am a true crime reader. Thank you so much for allowing me to watch you.

@constance4105 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you do detailed work, flawlessly, is almost like meditating. Especially in this you-tube world where things are so slap-dash. Thank you.

@hazelvicary Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial - beautiful little book - thank you..

@djlclopez128 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'm going to write my own book and bind it!

@puppetmasterr666 Жыл бұрын

breathing is optional 😂 i loved your commentary, im so sorry for your loss, keep binding on

@mickansj334 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Nik !

@sherrys8615 Жыл бұрын

I love this! That was gorgeous. Thanks so much for doing this.

@angelinamichelle8474 Жыл бұрын

I so love watching you and as a crazy bookbinding hobbyist, i find you also wonderfully informative. Thankyou so much for sharing yourself with the world!

@RichardConnor1 7 ай бұрын

That was amazing. Thank you Nik.

@maryjanew20 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is beautiful.

@KLowe-of5yz 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact regarding the "earbug" you had - Laughter In the Rain by Neil Sedaka. It was Captain & Tennille of Muskrat Love fame that helped revive Neil's career again by singing his song Love Will Keep Us Together. :)

@evelyncanciglia843 4 ай бұрын

You are so inspiring! I’m loving every minute.

@amanitaeremita Жыл бұрын

Your bookbinding videos are so relaxing, when I'm anxious and I watch them they always make me feel better. Besides I've learned so much. Thank you❤

@TheMischiefmanaged 6 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT THANKYOU JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

@yvethemetriccrafter688 2 жыл бұрын

It looks fab ,thank you for showing us .

@theterriblemonarch 2 жыл бұрын

these videos are always informative yet so investing, i love them!

@kamran102 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I love the feeling of certain old books. Sometimes I buy one just for that feel.. 😀

@chuckcabrera3995 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the video. This process is very cool and the outcome is amazing. I’m looking forward to trying it out.

@aptwalker2009 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous.

@michelleguest1720 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful Nik!!

@katlescraftpatch9605 2 жыл бұрын

These look so dear and pretty! Great job!!!

@rubymorales6537 4 ай бұрын

Loved this!! Very well made! The outcome was beautiful!

@ideas_n_embellishments 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. I have learned so much from you! I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It's never easy.

@donnakennedy8912 2 жыл бұрын

As always, you are truly gifted at what you do! Love watching you work, and I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

@whatifitnt 2 жыл бұрын

🤩 Love it 😍 😊 Thanks Nik 💖✨💝💫

@BarbaraTristan444 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! 🌟 Beautiful Cover! 👍

@adascraps 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! What a craftsmanship. Thanks for the video

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living Жыл бұрын

That is really cool! This is a FABULOUS upcycle to paperback books that people may want to keep, like the language dictionaries. I am going to give this a try with a few of my reference book paperbacks that I have.

@kavikrunner5510 7 ай бұрын

I just stumbled upon your channel. I appreciate your humor. lol ty

@jori7398 4 ай бұрын

Very much enjoyed this, thank you!

@rainemiller5027 Жыл бұрын

This was lovely. Thank you.

@littleviatrix 2 жыл бұрын

I am so going to try this out! Thank you for this video!! It's always lovely watching you work

@ann-ingridhelik3056 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nik, this was a great video! I love the paper that is on the cover! It’s beautiful.

@starfireiii2536 8 ай бұрын

You are such a kindred spirit! Thank you for this video and needed dialogue. 🌿

@isaacthebest340 3 ай бұрын

I feel like I just watched a reality check in a book binding video and I love it 😂

@Ashley-ou1nr 11 ай бұрын

i just found your channel and am so excited to start rebinding my books. You're so encouraging and relaxing to listen to!

@user-lc4rp4pw8q 4 ай бұрын

I can only say WOW! I always wondered if there was a way to make a binding like the books come with. Then i find your way of doing the Hollow back, and I am blown away. Thank you! I will try it on a small bible I have had since I was in my teens.😂

@lindseywarren44 2 жыл бұрын

Heartfelt and warmest condolences on the loss of your dear friend, Nik. I am truly sorry. Sending you love, peace, solace and comfort. Be gentle with yourself. You're allowed to be "out of it" for as long as it takes. Thank you for another amazing video. Your expertise is just stunning to watch. Love and Bless xo

@suneliebenberg3263 2 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love your work!!! Every time I watch a video from you, I want to cover or make a book 😁

@beverlymeaker7566 Жыл бұрын

This is such a fascinating process to watch. It's such an art form. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@Nanakinsz 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Miss Nik! You're such an excellent teacher! Thank you!

@janetvisochi-baum7572 2 жыл бұрын

i enjoy watching your videos so much - your work amazes me and you teach us so well - while watching i always find myself saying - wow i think i can do this - so thank you for all you do Nik - this little chunky dictionary came out so pretty - I am so sorry for your loss it's always very hard - be well and take care of yourself xx

@liatpittaway4372 8 ай бұрын

absolutely wonderful

@laurelmcgrath5823 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. So beautiful. You make it look so easy.

@marjoriemuths8099 2 жыл бұрын

Learned so much today! Thank you for sharing. 🥰

@DeerheartStudioArts 2 жыл бұрын

enjoyed very very much!🦌💌❤️📚

@joannaharrison9997 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial and fascinating to learn about the Oxford hollow. For me, though, I don't like the label on the front as it is too asymmetrical with the size of the whole front cover. It's not what you have done, it is this style of book. But lovely to have found your channel today 😊

@Kekinda 2 жыл бұрын

I loved your video!! I’ve learned a lot with this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your art.❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Little-Dude 2 жыл бұрын

I really loved this one and honestly I'm very excited to try doing something like this myself! Your videos and guides are always extremely helpful and inspirational - and the product turned out really beautiful!