I am currently taking a bookbinding class, and this is my first finished product. It is bound with a traditional "Coptic" binding, and 100% handcrafted by yours truely!First, I cut the signatures to size each one by one, assembled the cover and made holes in both the cover and signatures/sections of paper for the stitching. Lastly, I sewed the binding together. It was a lot of work, but not too bad. My next one won't take me as long.
my book is about 8.5''x5''.
This binding was developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, and used from as early as the 2nd century AD to the 11th century. It is used today by bookbinders to create beautifully hand crafted books.
Detail of stitching:
The Coptic Binding is a great binding for journals or sketchbooks as the nature of the binding allows it to lay open on a table, flat.
I have discovered a love for books that began, I think, with the "Ladybug-day". I have been excited for and waiting to take this class for a long time now and I am really excited for what we will be making in the future. There is just something magical to me about handcrafted, functional items. I love bookbinding!
6 comments:
so proud of you! Great job!
this is so cool. you never cease to amaze me with all your talents.
I have to say, I have always enjoyed beautiful cards and paper. So this book binding is looking pretty cool to me. Since Harold likes sweet pens so much and I like beautiful paper, I guess that makes us a match made in heaven!
Your book looks so nice!
thanks guys!
You're magical with all your talent. I love the book and you can do so much with it in the gift department - - when the budgets are low. Who would have thought that this was taught in a class. So interesting. you would be a great asset to a RS Enrichment leader. hint hint. thanks for sharing
Jordan was relieved to find out it was not as big as you. He really likes your book and wants to know if Dane helped at all. I am super impressed. I may commission one for myself.... Or you could tell me more about it.
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