Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Crafting Journals from Books: Expert Tips on Removing Pages Without Damaging the Covers
Learn how to remove pages from hardcover books without damaging the covers so they can be used to create diy handmade art journals. I will guide you through the step-by-step process of safely removing book covers. Using a knife, we will gently separate the book block, preserving the book's covers.
Want to learn how to make a journal with your new covers? I have you covered! Check out one of my most popular online courses called the Salvaged Journal. robenmariestudio.com/p/salvaged-a-layered-pieces-journal
Note: the blade I’m using is a Cricut TrueControl Knife: amzn.to/44TvahT
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Example of book with pages already removed
00:44 Old books have stitched spines, while new ones have glued pages.
02:04 Example of old book with stitched spine
02:25 Using an exacto blade to cut pages - back cover
02:31 Gently cut into the cover
02:59 Example of book block and glued spine with stitching
03:03 Example of book signatures
03:22 Cutting front cover
03:29 Removing the book block
03:52 Removing pages from a second book
04:16 Tips for removing pages
04:53 Final removal of covers from second book
CONNECT WITH ME:
Website: robenmarie.com
Instagram: instagram.com/robenmarie
Podcast: robenmarie.com/artist-life-podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/robenmarieart
Pinterest: pinterest.com/robenmarie/boards
Disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This page contains affiliate links which will reward me monetarily or otherwise when you use them to make qualifying purchases.
Crafting Journals from Books: Expert Tips on Removing Pages Without Damaging the Covers
Learn how to remove pages from hardcover books without damaging the covers so they can be used to create diy handmade art journals. I will guide you through the step-by-step process of safely removing book covers. Using a knife, we will gently separate the book block, preserving the book's covers.
Want to learn how to make a journal with your new covers? I have you covered! Check out one of my most popular online courses called the Salvaged Journal. robenmariestudio.com/p/salvaged-a-layered-pieces-journal
Note: the blade I’m using is a Cricut TrueControl Knife: amzn.to/44TvahT
⏱️TIMESTAMP⏱️
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Example of book with pages already removed
00:44 Old books have stitched spines, while new ones have glued pages.
02:04 Example of old book with stitched spine
02:25 Using an exacto blade to cut pages - back cover
02:31 Gently cut into the cover
02:59 Example of book block and glued spine with stitching
03:03 Example of book signatures
03:22 Cutting front cover
03:29 Removing the book block
03:52 Removing pages from a second book
04:16 Tips for removing pages
04:53 Final removal of covers from second book
CONNECT WITH ME:
Website: robenmarie.com
Instagram: instagram.com/robenmarie
Podcast: robenmarie.com/artist-life-podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/robenmarieart
Pinterest: pinterest.com/robenmarie/boards
Disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This page contains affiliate links which will reward me monetarily or otherwise when you use them to make qualifying purchases.
