Binding methods

During this 3.5-hour workshop, participants will get to learn basic bookbinding skills and 4 variations of Japanese Stab Binding - 4-Hole, Hemp Leaf, Noble and Tortoise Shell. Participants will get to choose from a variety of colours for the cover and thread.

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Your Local Newsstand on Instagram: "One of the easiest binding technique you can do! ⬇️ Rooted in traditional Japanese bookbinding, the 4-Hole Japanese stab binding technique involves sewing pages together along the spine with decorative stitches. This method dates back centuries and was originally used to bind loose-leaf documents in a way that’s both functional and beautiful. What’s great about this technique is how accessible it is—one of the simplest stitches for beginners to learn, yet…

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As part of the ongoing development of my publication, I began to look at the various different types of bindings available as well as focusing more in depth on the suitable bindings used on similar…

One of the most interesting aspects of my work as a bookbinder is from time to time having to devise a new technique as a solution to a particular problem. And to be fair, I enjoy this so much that sometimes I create my own problems to solve so I can justify a bit of research… […]

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Understanding book binding methods will help any publisher choose the best manufacturer for their hardcover or paperback books.