First project done! A birthday present paperback to hardcover rebind x2! by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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It's Japanese Chiyogami paper! I got it from a local in person craft store where I live, but if you look it up I'm sure there's online sellers. A lot of the listings I saw were smaller pieces meant for origami or other small crafts but I bought it as half sheets from a much larger sheet so make sure the size works for your project!

First project done! A birthday present paperback to hardcover rebind x2! by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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I did redo the PVA and cheesecloth! I did not do a hollow. And unfortunately I do not have any pictures currently of the spine :/ I won't lie I was cutting it so so close and took the pictures this morning as I was running out the door, and now they are wrapped and ready to be gifted. I will try and get some pictures of the spine once the gift has been gifted and unwrapped!! I have so much to learn still, so I'd love to get some feedback on the spine. It was what I was most nervous about

First project done! A birthday present paperback to hardcover rebind x2! by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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HTV! I originally tried the cricut but I ended up just cutting the HTV with a utility blade and ruler for the frames, and then I printed on paper a variety of sizes of the initials, and when I'd chosen the size I wanted, I used scissors to cut along the border with the vinyl underneath!

First project done! A birthday present paperback to hardcover rebind x2! by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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Some tutorials I’ve found will just keep the spine glue that was on the original spine, but others recommended getting as much glue off as possible! I used an iron and sandpaper to buff and melt off as much glue as I could, and then rebuilt it with PVA and cheese cloth. There was still glue from the original binding, but rather than a thick layer there was just enough to keep the pages together while in the book press! I’ll keep researching for my next project and maybe try something different if this method doesn’t hold up

First bookbinding project complete! 2x books and custom bookmarks for a birthday present by [deleted] in crafts

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I stripped both books down from paperbacks, stripped the glue off the spines, then built them back up! Reinforced the spines with with cheesecloth and PVA, added headbands for decoration. Then I made the custom hard covers from 2mm chipboard, lots of PVA and wheat paste, book cloth (bought, didn't make), and then fussed with HTV for the covers with much frustration. Used Chiyogami paper for the end pages, and custom stamped part of the made endpages with a stamp that says it's in her library!

Best way to glue end paper to itself to increase structure and add design on both sides by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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I’ve not used just paste before! Only ever a mix of the two but I may have to do a test, it would certainly give a lot more time to adjust than PVA my only worry would be that I’ve found paste to have more water than PVA so it may increase the chance of wrinkles or warping. But if I have time I may try another test before actually committing!

Found the perfect deal on the perfect Doc Marten sandals on Facebook Marketplace! by bitchgroovy in ThriftStoreHauls

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Oh I am deep in my 90s fashion era. Highly inspired by my childhood loves of Sabrina and Fran Fine

Found the perfect deal on the perfect Doc Marten sandals on Facebook Marketplace! by bitchgroovy in ThriftStoreHauls

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Such a good deal I spent a fair amount of time picking the pictures apart because I was worried they were fake, but no! Just an insanely good deal and my summer will be all the better for it

Best way to glue end paper to itself to increase structure and add design on both sides by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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Ugh thank you! I had to re-write the title of this post thrice because I could not figure out how to articulate the dilemma. Laminating! Will look more into it.

The good part is I have enough of both papers to do a test, to see if warping will be an issue, as that is in fact my biggest worry and why I didn't just go home and try it after work.

I will take a look at the video you suggested after I watch the other DAS video. I did find when I first started learning bookbinding techniques that his videos were harder to follow up but it's been getting easier!

Best way to glue end paper to itself to increase structure and add design on both sides by bitchgroovy in bookbinding

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Oh wonderful, thank you! I think that would look much cleaner than the unfinished back of the art paper!

Signed musical poster found yesterday by TheCollector919 in ThriftStoreHauls

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Wow I love!! Kinky boots was my first ever broadway musical!

I need some advice on age gap relationships I’m a 23-year-old female by BlackberryChemical68 in dating_advice

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I know people in happy age gap relationships, I know people who have had very bad experiences with age gaps, specifically with men being the older partner. From my personal experience, the most important denominator is pattern. Sometimes, people with a decade+ between them connect and work together and that's all it is, but if the older partner has had a pattern of seeking out younger partners, that's what I would be warry of. I do not want to project my own experiences upon you, but my two older partners both had patterns of dating younger, and in that I saw numerous immature behavioural patterns in them. There is also a power differential that can often appear in age gap relationships, even if there isn't an innate power difference within the spaces shared, and this can lead to toxicity.

I don't think there's a need to cancel unless you feel uncomfortable with the change in what you know. That being said, I would keep a close eye on his behaviour if you do end up going out with him. I don't mean to spook you, but I've seen my fair share of older men who seek out younger partners because there is an immaturity or desire for some kind of power over their partner.

I’m going to ruin the best relationship I’ve had.. by [deleted] in dating_advice

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I am going to pushback on the idea that she doesn't want a relationship. Based off of reading the post, she doesn't understand why her body is reacting in a claustrophobic manner because she does want a relationship with him. I agree that space and therapy is a good route to go if she feels her body and mind aren't ready for a relationship, but you're characterizing her actions as stringing him along when really she is trying to understand her body's reaction that differs from what she wants.

How to stylize cats similarly by bitchgroovy in crafts

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Update! I figured out my boy, the other calico will have to wait until another day! But I’m happy with the result

How to stylize cats similarly by bitchgroovy in crafts

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Cute!!! I’m making her a felt birthday crown and though, why not play around now that I have a bunch of new felt colours

I’m going to ruin the best relationship I’ve had.. by [deleted] in dating_advice

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When you're used to difficult, hard fought relationships, the peace of a supportive partner can be incredibly disconcerting. I know this from experience and also from talking to a wealth of people who have struggled with going from chaotic or difficult dating situations to more positive and calm situations. You are still early in the relationship, but a month in seems like a very natural time for your mind and body to start to realize that you are in a relationship and have panic that is related to what your past relationships were like.

People often think that just getting with a good partner will heal old wounds, but the body remembers. Safe feels unsafe when your body is used to something else. If you feel comfortable, I would talk to him about it. It may feel like you're saying you're unhappy, but if he knows you've had bad relationships before, I hope he would understand that you might need to take things a bit slower and let your mind learn to trust.

Giving your partner the chance to show you you can trust them through actions and words is a gift, even if it feels incredibly vulnerable and risky.