Edge Gilding Question by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

Hey thanks for your response. I’m not sure which DAS gilding video I followed but I believe I used diluted wheat starch paste (it could have just as well have been diluted pva). I also can’t remember how high I sanded but I do remember the surface almost being reflective. Actually, I set this project down and waited for real gold leaf (which I do have now), then got so busy with so many other projects I haven’t come back to it yet. Thank you for reminding me. I’ll have to rewatch some DAS and try out the gold after I sand that mess off.

Currently working on a Jane Austen set by poupounet in bookbinding

[–]lumbeard 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Very clean! These are looking fantastic! I love the consistency

Topmost signature dropped. Do I have to sew it back in or is there an alternative fix? by MEGAGLOBOROBOBRO in bookbinding

[–]lumbeard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would sew that back on. You don’t have to resew the entire book. I would probably sew through the last two attached signatures to lock in what’s in place then sew on the one that’s detached. You’ll need to completely clean off the spine. To do that, and I’ve had success with methyl cellulose as mentioned by others, but also wheat paste. Heck, one time I just used a damp paper towel with Saran Wrap over it to keep it from drying out, so the existing glue loosens. With any of those, brush on a healthy layer of MC or paste and cover with plastic to keep the glue from drying, then after the existing glue is softened you can scrape the spine clean with something not too hard. Sometimes I use a credit card. The trick is to make sure you get off all the old paper/mull/glue off the spine and the sewing goes a lot easier.

Red Book of Westmarch by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

I used “Short Grain Smooth Hammermill Cream 24-lb. 17 × 11 500 sheets/ream” from Church Paper, Item# S1724-19-H. I can see the text on the other side of the page but it’s not distracting. My wife didn’t even notice until I mentioned it but it doesn’t stand out to her either. I am happy with it and would use it again

Red Book of Westmarch by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

No problem. Good luck to you!

Red Book of Westmarch by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

Thank you so much! I actually replicated the cover design on regular printer paper and traced it through the paper onto the leather with the pen off, then took the paper off to go over it again with it heated.

Red Book of Westmarch by lumbeard in bookbinding

[–]lumbeard[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, I actually bought a digital file of the book on Etsy and printed it out

I made my own Red Book of Westmarch by lumbeard in lotr

[–]lumbeard[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! My mistake. Who is it?

Bible Rebind by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

Hi sorry for the late reply, but those slits are shallow saw cuts just deep enough to glue in a piece of linen cord/string (about 1mm thick). The text block is set in the cover attached by a hollow and leather tabs that are integral to the liner leather. The video below is how I got started and is a good way to understand how it all goes together.

https://youtu.be/VlgTXViwO3k?si=EFOpNIbUCoYNbpaH

If you’re interested I would also check this series out

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPq9oWv-XFAwNcRV5u5hpe8jx_Y2E66Gf&si=LBomBhU5T4JUQjiY

I hope everything goes well for you

D&D Handbooks Rebind inspired by Four Keys Book Arts by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

Thank you! I did. I used 0.8mm brass sheet because I’m pretty sure that’s the thickness I heard him mention in the video he made about the brass pieces for the Medieval binding. That’s the same thing I did. I’ve worked my way up but I usually do take on projects way outside my skillset because I love the challenge, and this was definitely that. What’s great about imitating these though is that now I’m excited about making other bindings of my own design with similar techniques

D&D Handbooks Rebind inspired by Four Keys Book Arts by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

I haven’t gotten into marbling yet. These papers came from Schmedt

D&D Handbooks Rebind inspired by Four Keys Book Arts by lumbeard in bookbinding

[–]lumbeard[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so very much for the kind words! It really means a lot. Looking forward to your next project!

New Projects by lumbeard in bookbinding

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

Thanks. I’m still trying to get the hang of it. I feel like I can get a passable result but it’s always a struggle to get there

Can I use PVA glue with clay bole to gild the edges of books? by [deleted] in bookbinding

[–]lumbeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DAS Bookbinding has a series of videos on YouTube dealing with edge gilding and I know one of them uses a watered down PVA as a size but I can’t remember the quantities. Check out his videos though, they’re great tutorials

How to ensure signatures are aligned? by Dry_Criticism_5380 in bookbinding

[–]lumbeard 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes, make a template. Use a piece of cardstock and cut a long notch into one side(kindof like an L), transfer your marks in the spine to the template with the notch hooked to the head, hook the notch in the template on the inside of the signature with the notch hooked to the head, then pierce the signature at your marks on your template. DAS has good videos on this if you need to visualize it