👉 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨
The kit contains :
- Written instructions of compilation for longstitch bookbinding and variations (English)
- Paper creased and ready for binding
* 300 gsm watercolor paper (15 sheets = book of 60 pages )
* 180 gsm unlined writing paper (30 sheets = book of 120 pages)- Specialized man-made book leather (please choose color)
- 100% waxed linen irish thread for the binding in a contrasting color
- Bookbinding Needle
- Rat tail or faux leather ribbon for the closure.
- Decorative large button for the closure
This kit has everything you need to make a unique sketchbook / journal, learning a medieval bookbinding method: the Longstitch binding! The books you see at the photos were made with this kit, by my students! When you buy this kit, you will make your own sketchbook / journal in no time! The kit contains full instructions for binding your own book, for yourself or for a gift.
🎁 This is the perfect gift for the creative who has it all, for the writer or the poet of your life. It is the ideal kit for the journaler, urban sketcher or artist, the school or university graduate and of course for your kid who needs to spend some time off line.
👉 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Longstitch is a bookbinding technique that exists since the 13th century and was used extensively in Germany during the medieval era. It is a non-glue binding and the sections are sewn directly through holes in the cover material. This sewing method creates a staggered line pattern visible on the spine.
There are many ways artists elaborate on the simple longstitch binding. You can design your own stitching pattern, alter the length of the stitches to form your own pattern, use multiple colored threads ... you are only limited by your imagination!
Though some longstitch bound book covers are just trimmed to the edge of the book block, there are a variety of ways to fold over one side of the cover and fasten it. You can play with the shape of the flap, the closure style, you can decorate or embroider... Buttons can be stitched into the binding and a thread attached to the cover flap. A slit can be cut into the front cover and a strip from the back cover can be slipped through the slit... anything works, if it keeps your journal closed!
📌 If you want to bind your book with more pages, please buy this add-on.
📌 If you want to have your own bookbinder's tool kit (last photo), please add it to your order. Note that it is 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 for completing the book of the kit (although helpful), but it is essential for your next books.
The tool kit contains:
- Wood 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐫 with 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 of 30cm. In both metric & imperial (𝐜𝐦 & 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬) 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, for easy precise calculations and flawless cuts.
- 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭 A4 size with line guides
- Plastic paper cutter with 𝟗𝐦𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞. It has a slit for snapping off blunt blades and security button for safe cutting.
- Black Graphite 𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 from recycled wood with 𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫
- 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟑-𝐢𝐧-𝟏: Pink Awl, Creaser and Corner Tool
🚫 NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS WERE USED FOR THIS BOOKBINDING LEATHER
Please bear in mind that photos may be slightly different from actual item in terms of color, due to the lighting during photo shooting or the monitor's display.
🎁 Gift wrapping available!
🔥 Let me know your choice of decoration (Combo 1 or 2). If you do not enter a choice, I will make the choice for you! The thread, ribbon and decorative button may be different than the photos. I choose them to complement the color you choose for the cover.
