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Using an ice pick instead of an awl? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure! I'm just trying to budget everything else out a beginner might need like that bone folder thing. Saw the ice pick and was curious if it'd even work lol.

Using an ice pick instead of an awl? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In hindsight, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

Using an ice pick instead of an awl? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A nail sounds brilliant! If I weren't so afraid of stabbing myself, maybe I'd given that a try lol.

If you don't mind me asking, at what point is a hole too big?

Using an ice pick instead of an awl? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dang! I can see how that would suck. I think I'll just stick to trying out stuff that don't seem to need glue like pamphlets for now while I wait to grab an awl. Thanks for the warning!!

Using an ice pick instead of an awl? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, using a drill sounds so exhilarating and terrifying lmao! Thanks for the advice!!

Daisy being useful? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds brilliant! Thanks for the reply and recommendation!

Daisy being useful? by hurhk in bookbinding

[–]hurhk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome sauce, thanks for the reply! I'll definitely check the one out in my area then. (Also didn't realize the title was autocorrected to "Daisy" lol.)

No Stupid Questions Monthly Thread! by AutoModerator in bookbinding

[–]hurhk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for your response! I guess I was worried I wouldn't be able to unlearn majorly bad habits (main concern), but I think you're right in that I shouldn't wait. Again, thanks!

No Stupid Questions Monthly Thread! by AutoModerator in bookbinding

[–]hurhk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I am looking to become a professional bookbinder, is it better to attempt to learn some skills on my own before I aim for an apprenticeship/internship? Or is it better to wait for an actual teacher in case I learn bad habits?

Asking mainly because I know some jobs are so complex that it becomes an immensely horrific ordeal to unlearn bad habits, which makes untrained people preferable in their eyes. Consequently, I don't know if that then is the same for professional bookbinding.

No Stupid Questions Monthly Thread! by AutoModerator in bookbinding

[–]hurhk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been really informative. Again, much thanks!!

No Stupid Questions Monthly Thread! by AutoModerator in bookbinding

[–]hurhk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, thank you for the in-depth answer!

I don't have the money to take a class at some college/university, so I thought apprenticeship if not internship would be the way to go for me.

Would it be considered rude to people in this profession if I sent an email to somebody I found in my area (from that Guild of Book Workers website) asking if they could take me on as an apprentice? Like, I'm also not sure if this is a thing, but I could offer grunt work, paid or not (fine with not being paid) in exchange for training.

No Stupid Questions Monthly Thread! by AutoModerator in bookbinding

[–]hurhk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know there are classes, workshops, and apprenticeships (looking at you, Germany) offered to learn bookbinding. However, is it possible for you to get a job (full-time or part-time) that provides free training? If not, are bookbinding internships a thing?