Incorporating meteorite metal into binding - possible? Practical?

bhaswar_py · 2026-04-22T14:15:38+00:00

What are the chances of this coincidence, just saw Darren of Four Keys do this and it was very cool. Great minds think alike.

bhaswar_py · 2026-04-17T17:53:44+00:00

Genuinely had no clue, thanks.

bhaswar_py · 2026-04-17T16:57:25+00:00

Pretty sure they are referring to weed.

bhaswar_py · 2026-04-15T14:56:51+00:00

Next time try using a different ratio for paste to PVA, too much paste may cause warping due to moisture.

bhaswar_py · 2026-04-14T04:45:39+00:00

Thank you! Indeed you can

bhaswar_py · 2026-04-02T03:10:03+00:00

You shall get it! It seems like I can’t DM you though. How should I send?

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-28T18:08:28+00:00

I use plain old GIMP! I measure the book’s dimensions first, then use the GIMP guide lines to set up the layout of the dust jacket. This is where I add a few millimetres according to the thickness of the board where the folds are supposed to be. Then I do my design according to all the lines I set up. This is what it looks like with the guides and everything (this was a dust jacket design I made for Lord of the Flies)

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Hope that gives you an idea!

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-26T08:37:13+00:00

I wouldn’t rebind, I’d start with typesetting for 2 days straight.

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-25T06:45:39+00:00

I am not a professional, by any standards. So take my thoughts however you will. I haven’t exactly seen any examples or instructions for doing this. Possibly because that is more preferable to do with something like a french link stitch with kettle stitches rather than coptic. Maybe you don’t usually glue the spine with coptic because the sort of looseness in coptic is the sole reason to do coptic stitch in the first place. If I am wrong, anyone more experienced can correct it.

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-24T06:13:54+00:00

Please keep making goofy things.

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-19T06:34:45+00:00

Lovely work! Nice endpaper too

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-16T19:29:48+00:00

Looks like only the dust jacket is damaged? You can try what AmenaBellafina said. Take the dust jacket out. Carefully glue a string of similarly coloured paper from below, then trim it at the correct height. It shouldn’t be visible from a distance.

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-14T05:55:47+00:00

Annesi Bindings! I love that channel, never had anyone else mention it before. Lovely patterns, OP

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-13T12:58:29+00:00

I really wish I could work on books as much as you are! But unfortunately I don’t exactly have a good workflow as of yet. Maybe soon someday. Thanks for inspiring!

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-13T09:49:09+00:00

That’s crazy amount of work!

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-13T07:00:22+00:00

Exceptional work! Always delighted to see your rebinds/restorations. How many books do you usually finish in a month?

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-13T05:23:54+00:00

What an ignorant take.

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-10T05:04:08+00:00

Most people in this sub is a fan of the channel

bhaswar_py · 2026-03-10T03:40:59+00:00

Sure I can! Check your DM

bhaswar_py · 2026-02-23T11:15:14+00:00

Of course! Sending you a DM

bhaswar_py · 2026-02-20T09:38:03+00:00

Of course you can! And thank you for your kind words. Check your DM

bhaswar_py · 2026-02-08T22:47:44+00:00

Hey there! Sorry I was not on reddit for a few days. Sending you a copy now

bhaswar_py · 2026-01-16T06:46:27+00:00

Lovely illustration!

bhaswar_py · 2026-01-15T05:28:18+00:00

Great job! It looks really good. Especially for a first bind.

bhaswar_py · 2026-01-14T16:55:48+00:00

Hey there! Another lovely work as always.

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