How to Trim Book Edges without a Guillotine Annesi Bindings 2024-06-15 | The trimming of book edges is usually done with a guillotine or a plough, both expensive pieces of equipment. In this video I show how to make one's own DIY plough that can enable one to trim edges on a budget.
Available soon. #bookbinding #bookofthegospels #kjvgospels #leatherbibles Annesi Bindings 2024-07-15 | ...
How to Make Simple Made Endpages Annesi Bindings 2024-07-06 | The most common way of attaching endpages in case binding is to tip them in, simply gluing them to the front and back signatures. However, made endpages provide a more substantial way of attaching endpages to the bookblock, as they are stitched into the actual book. This video demonstrates an easy way of making made endpages suitable for case binding.For my video on tipped in endpages, see youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQFor my video on waxing paper for endpages, see youtu.be/G5t2BWQZ11w
The textblock from my last video is now getting some new clothes... #bookbinding #rebinding Annesi Bindings 2024-06-28 | ...
How to Print Images onto Book Edges Annesi Bindings 2024-06-22 | This video demonstrates how to transfer images from an inkjet printer onto book edges, thus enabling one to use marbled or other designs on one's book edges.The videos referred to are:youtu.be/G5t2BWQZ11w for upgrading printed endpages using DIY Wax Pasteyoutu.be/qo49nGKWCvI for trimming edges without a guillotine
DIY Book Board Annesi Bindings 2023-12-11 | This video is intended for people who don't have access to bookbinders' board, but who want to bind their own books. It demonstrates how to use old boxes to make book board. It is specifically geared to people making the MiniBooks I demonstrate in the video below, but the basic principles can also be applied to larger books.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahu5l8X3n-M
DIY Wax Paste Annesi Bindings 2023-12-11 | This video demonstrates how to make a simple wax paste from beeswax and white spirits. This can be used to protect paper, especially paper used for endpages. It can also enable one to make printouts of historical marbled paper virtually indistinguishable from actual marbled paper.
Glue Basics for Bookbinding Annesi Bindings 2023-12-11 | This video provides a basic introduction to the topic of bookbinding glue, particularly for people starting out.
DIY Thick Paper: How to Laminate Your Paper Annesi Bindings 2023-12-11 | This video provides a basic explanation of how to laminate two pieces of paper together. It is intended for people who don't have access to thicker paper to use for endpages or covers, particularly people following the process described in my Bind-Your-Own-Book videos.
Bind-Your-Own-MiniBook Optional Extras Annesi Bindings 2023-12-11 | This video provides some optional additions to the process described in my Bind-Your-Own-MiniBook tutorial video. It is intended for those using my digital packages to bind their own MiniBooks.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahu5l8X3n-M
Bind-Your-Own-MiniBook Tutorial Annesi Bindings 2023-12-11 | This video is intended to accompany my Bind-Your-Own-MiniBook package, a digital product that enables anyone with a printer and some glue to bind the miniature books that I supply. There are currently (December 2023) only two available, but more will be added soon, along with similar products for larger books.The digital products can be found here:annesibindings.com/Bind-Your-Own-Book-c160631503
Update & Raffle for Gaza Annesi Bindings 2023-11-02 | In which I return to YouTube, explain what I've been doing, and present the set of a Psalter and Book of the Gospels that I am raffling for Saint Porphyrios Orthodox Church in Gaza.The raffle tickets, together with a further explanation, can be found on my website below and are available until Saturday, 4 November.annesibindings.com/Gaza-Raffle-Handbound-Psalter-&-Gospel-Set-p598166645You can find more about the Church on their Facebook page:facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064762893735And there are also further updates here, where you can also contribute:orderofsaintgeorge.org
How to speckle or sprinkle book edges Annesi Bindings 2023-11-02 | In this video I demonstrate a simple form of edge decoration, namely, speckling or sprinkling a book's edges.
How to Repair & Rebind a Damaged Paperback as a Hardcover Book Annesi Bindings 2021-03-14 | This video walks you through the process of repairing a damaged paperback and rebinding it as a hardcover book. It is intended for complete beginners and shows you how to take the book apart, repair torn pages, re-glue it using the double fan method, insert cords into the spine, rebind it as a hardcover book, and reattach the original covers. For more on a basic introduction to case binding, see my series below: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNvSHYkDpYWK0rodib3FoR3yRg5FJMPYu My video on making the paste used in this project: youtu.be/s00LAoo9JVkMy video on page repairs:youtu.be/CBwT97IztS8My video on perfect (double fan) binding:youtu.be/3dugCcqasgs
How to Bind Loose Pages Together: A Simple Method Annesi Bindings 2021-03-07 | This video demonstrates a very simple way of binding loose pages together. It is intended for people who have texts that they want to bind together, but who are looking for a better method than simply stapling, paper clips, or ring binding. The video is suitable for non-bookbinders and only requires minimal materials and PVA glue.If you are looking for how to bind loose pages into a hardcover book, I demonstrate that in this video:youtu.be/3dugCcqasgs
Show & Tell: A Recent Psalter Annesi Bindings 2020-07-27 | This is a new type of video that I intend to produce occasionally if there is interest, in which I show some of my more interesting and experimental binding. This one shows a Psalter that I bound recently. (It is a slightly adapted version of Father Lazarus Moore's translation of the Septuagint Psalter).The background music you can hear while I work is from the nuns of Holy Transfiguration Monastery, who live stream their services here: youtube.com/channel/UCnlPjr8Ycwbb61QU1sCByJQ
How to Make an Oxford Hollow Annesi Bindings 2020-07-23 | In this video I demonstrate how I make an Oxford hollow, a tube-like structure that can be helpful in giving additional support to the spines of thick or heavy case-bound books.
How to Bind a Perfect-bound Book Annesi Bindings 2020-07-17 | This video demonstrates the process of perfect binding, also known as Lumbeck binding or double-fan binding. The video is intended for complete beginners and will enable you to bind a collection of single sheets using PVA glue, thus enabling you to bind your own thesis or other documents.NOTE: It has been pointed out to me that, while I am using the term perfect binding as synonymous with Lumbeck or double-fan binding, in the strict sense it refers to hot-glued binding that is used for commercially bound books. In this strict sense, what I am demonstrating here can be more properly called Lumbeck or double-fan binding.For more on a basic introduction to case binding, see my series below:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNvSHYkDpYWK0rodib3FoR3yRg5FJMPYuFor more on the Wibalin paper that I used for the other cover:winter-company.com/en/products-a-z/wibalin/expressTo learn how to make paste paper like the paper I used on the front and back covers, see here:youtu.be/vmY8hPNDYMU
More Easy Paste Paper Annesi Bindings 2020-07-16 | In this video I demonstrate two other simple methods of making paste paper that can be used for book covers or endpages.See my previous video on making paste paper here:youtu.be/Gpa_h_yv_L0For details on how to make the paste, see this video:youtu.be/6oNqKn5l_RM
How to Rebind a Hardcover Book Annesi Bindings 2020-06-24 | This video walks you through the process of rebinding a hardcover book. It is intended for complete beginners and will enable you to give a book a new lease of life if, as often happens, the book block is still in good condition but the cover has become battered.For more on a basic introduction to case binding, see my series below:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNvSHYkDpYWK0rodib3FoR3yRg5FJMPYuMy video showing how I made the paste paper for the cover:youtu.be/Gpa_h_yv_L0For more on the Wibalin that I used for the other cover:winter-company.com/en/products-a-z/wibalin/expressGlen Malkin's video showing how to make a jig to cut the corners:youtu.be/B0qDvON31OY
Super Simple Paste Paper Annesi Bindings 2020-06-24 | In this video I demonstrate an extremely simple method of making paste paper that can be used for book covers or endpages.For details on how to make the paste, see this video:youtu.be/6oNqKn5l_RM
Mending Paper Tears Annesi Bindings 2020-06-15 | This video demonstrates three different methods of mending tears in paper. It is geared both to those starting out in bookbinding and to non-bookbinders who want to learn how to repair tears in their books without damaging the book.See my video "Making Bookbinding Paste" here:youtu.be/s00LAoo9JVkand my video "Your Bible's Grain Direction" here:youtu.be/NswCfp34nOQFor more on Filmoplast, see the manufacturer's video here:youtu.be/usrQtBNdeRg
Making Bookbinding Paste Annesi Bindings 2020-06-15 | In this video, I show how to make a simple wheat or flour paste that can be used for various bookbinding applications.
Simple Paper Colouring with Acrylic Paint Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | In this video I demonstrate an extremely simple method of paper colouring that can produce very effective book covers.
Case Binding 9: Casing the Book Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the ninth video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 8: Making the Cover Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the eighth video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 7: Rounding & Headbands Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the seventh video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 6: Gluing the Book Block Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the sixth video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 5: Attaching the End Pages Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the fifth video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 4: Stitching the Book Block Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the fourth video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 3: Preparing the Signatures Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the third video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 2: Equipment & Materials Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the second video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The rest of the videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction (3:16)youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials (13:35)youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures (10:30)youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block (8:39)youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages (5:00)youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block (5:55)youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands (7:16)youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover (18:42)youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book (13:35)youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Case Binding 1: Introduction Annesi Bindings 2020-06-10 | This is the first video in a nine-part series in which I provide a step-by-step outline of how to bind a case-bound book. Case binding is the most widely-used form of contemporary bookbinding and is a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn how to bind or repair books.These videos are intended for total beginners and also use the most basic of equipment, as I am aware that not everyone has access to formal bookbinding tuition and/or expensive equipment.The videos in this series can be found at the links below.1. Introduction youtu.be/45XCAKYbtMQ2. Equipment & Materials youtu.be/cnn1zwjzkbc3. Preparing the Signatures youtu.be/0iSFZ9tPobw4. Stitching the Book Block youtu.be/Xz0acdAagOU5. Attaching the End Pages youtu.be/gX7s4Y7DPJQ6. Gluing the Book Block youtu.be/zip1j9BZQ8I7. Rounding & Headbands youtu.be/F2oRwsdwxKo8. Making the Cover youtu.be/wG41LvFRlx09. Casing the Book youtu.be/dBFoOmohAic
Your Bibles Grain Direction Annesi Bindings 2020-02-11 | In this video, I explain what grain direction is, why it can be important when choosing to have a Bible rebound, and how to determine a Bible's grain direction.***Image credit: Papermaking machine at a paper mill near Pensacola, Wikimedia Commons - no restrictions.Please follow me below to see examples of my work:Facebook: facebook.com/AnnesiBindingsInstagram: instagram.com/annesibindingsMy website: annesibindings.com
