Bookbinding: Pick Your Style

Video Description

The first 500 people to click my link or scan this QR code will receive 20% off their first year of Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/idoagassi06251 In this video, I walk you through several popular bookbinding structures and explain the differences, advantages, and ideal use cases for each. Whether you're working on a small artist book, a printed publication, or a sketchbook, understanding how each binding works can help you choose the right one for your project. Starting with simple single-section bindings, I show how they can be adapted with hardcovers or decorative stitching. We move on to multi-section Hard cover bindings, perfect for longer books, and explore how the page imposition affects your layout. Then I show the French link stitch for a strong, flexible structure, followed by the classic Coptic stitch with its open spine and full lay-flat design. We also look at Japanese stab binding, a great method for binding single sheets, and the tradeoffs it involves. Throughout the video, I share finished examples, personal insights, and tips from my own bookbinding practice. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, I hope this overview helps you find the right binding style for your next handmade book. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Single-Section Binding 02:35 - Hard Cover Binding (multi-section) 06:47 - French Link Stitch 07:36 - Coptic Binding 08:29 - Japanese Stab Binding 09:12 - Accordion Fold 10:20 - Long Stitch Binding 11:25 - Full, Half and Quarter Bindings 13:18 - Leather Binding with Onlay