Bookbinding

[Caelia]

Does anyone else practice this? Which method(s) do you use? Do you sew it or glue it?

[Corvus]

Re: Bookbinding

I don't bookbind per say but I do have a lot of old books that I need to docter every so often.glue works for me but sewing is more secure and also a lot harder

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

[quote author=Corvus link=topic=159.msg2313#msg2313 date=1287010390]
I don't bookbind per say but I do have a lot of old books that I need to docter every so often.glue works for me but sewing is more secure and also a lot harder
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How old are the books? And what type of thread are you using?

[Corvus]

Re: Bookbinding

I'm not exactly sure some were my granmothers and I think she got them from someone,so maybe 60 to 90 years old and I'm using sewing thread like for cloathing I didn't know about different threads it works well engouh just it not easy to do,I have a lot of trouble with it

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

[quote author=Corvus link=topic=159.msg2388#msg2388 date=1287025136]
I'm not exactly sure some were my granmothers and I think she got them from someone,so maybe 60 to 90 years old and I'm using sewing thread like for cloathing I didn't know about different threads it works well engouh just it not easy to do,I have a lot of trouble with it
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You actually need linen thread for those types of books. In fact you should never use all purpose thread (which is roughly a size 50) because it's too fine to hold together. In fact, it tangles up so easy because you're using too fine of thread. If you can't get a hold of linen thread embroidery floss is also suitable.

[Corvus]

Re: Bookbinding

Thanks I never knew that ill look for some. Like I said I only know like the bare minimum for what I need

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

[quote author=Corvus link=topic=159.msg2569#msg2569 date=1287069489]
Thanks I never knew that ill look for some. Like I said I only know like the bare minimum for what I need
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No problem, I'm not that experienced either. There's a book out by Dover about bookbinding that you can grab. It even shows you how to make some of the tools.

[Corvus]

Re: Bookbinding

Cool ill see If I can find it at borders thanks

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

I think that's where I got my copy. Like I said it's a Dover publication so it's guaranteed to be cheap.

[Corvus]

Re: Bookbinding

Cheap is good thanks.hmmm I guess this is the end of the thread no one else seems interested

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

I actually think it can go on. I should probably take a few pictures of some of my projects. Then I can show people why the tools are necessary and what not to do lol

[thalassa]

Re: Bookbinding

Caelia, have you bound any printed books?

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

[quote author=thalassa link=topic=159.msg2731#msg2731 date=1287091516]
Caelia, have you bound any printed books?
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Yes, but it was with paperback books and used glue instead of sewing. I'll see if I have any of them to take pictures.

[thalassa]

Re: Bookbinding

[quote author=Caelia link=topic=159.msg2743#msg2743 date=1287093449]
Yes, but it was with paperback books and used glue instead of sewing. I'll see if I have any of them to take pictures.
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I ask because I'm wanting to print out some pre-1923 books, but I want them to at least *look* period correct...so I don't want to tote around some 3 ring binder or something

[Caelia]

Re: Bookbinding

Ah, ok. The binding would be a bit different since you're printing off pages. How long are the books? Do you have the boards picked out for the cover?