Book Binding Using Old Book Covers

Measure the length width and depth of the block the stack of bound paper that makes up the bulk of the book with a ruler.

Book binding using old book covers. Place your book on a flat surface and with a sharp knife cut right through the endsheet mull and the covering material as depicted in figure 180. How to make junk journal out of an old book. 5 simple book binding methods part 1.

The same type of paper can also be used for the cover board boxes and slip cases. Fold the piece of tape in half longwise hotdog not hamburger. The back edge of the cover is flush with the spine.

Assemble the pages materials. Place the upturned paper stack on top of an eraser positioned where you want to staple which will be about two inches 5 cm from the edge of the page exactly on the crease and slowly but firmly push down on the stapler until you have stapled through the pages. Use a bone folder to smooth the tape.

This process is more formally known as tearing apart. To repair a broken cover. Many books sold as hardcover are actually of this type.

Old notebooks artwork envelopes with clasps chipboard inserts and old plastic folders for more ideas scroll down to the end of this post. Cut a piece of binding tape about 2 inches 5 1 cm longer than the height of your book. Part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners.

Your tape can be colorful or simple. Exacto straight edge or paper cutter or scissors. While doing this make sure that the blade does not reach the first signature.