Handmade Book, Tape Binding (Hard Cover & Soft Cover)

Hello guys! Today i want to share about my experience make my own book with hard cover and soft cover.

First, you need to prepare all materials and tools.

+++ Materials :

1. A4 Paper 200 sheets *

2. Duplex

3. Wrapping paper *

4. Book Cloth *

5. A4 paper 1 sheet **

* You can choose your own style/colour :)

** i suggest you to choose a paper that matches with wrapping paper/book cloth

+++ Tools :

1. Cutting mat

2. Cutter

3. Scissors

4. Glue (PVA glue is better)

5. Brush for glue

6. Awl

7. Pencil

8. Thread

9. Ribbons

10. Metal Ruler

11. Needles

After you prepared all needed things, LET'S START! :DD

STEP 1 : Fold 5 sheets A4 paper into 2 parts (like A5 paper). 5 sheets = 1 signature. Do it to all papers. So, you have 20 signatures for hard cover and 20 signatures for soft cover.

STEP 2 : Make 4 hole in the folding line with AWL. first hole is 1,5cm from the edge. second hole is 6cm from first hole. third hole is 6cm from second hole. the forth hole is 6 cm from third hole and make sure 1,5 cm from edge.

STEP 3 : prepare your thread and needles. and start sewing like this :

STEP 4 : Do it to 20 signatures, from right to left, and be BABABABABABABABABABA Signature in 1 book (hard cover / soft cover)

STEP 5 : Stick the ribbon to binder to make them tidy and tight.