learning to bookbind

The outside so far.. The hole in the spine was natural, so I’ve placed some of my endpaper inside the hole to incorporate it into the book.

The inside of the case

Leather spine- the end caps are too large, should have pared thinner, but that’s how I learn!

Finished corners (use paste to glue on)

Attaching leather corners

Tools used for paring leather

Book +Box

Inside of box

Working on a box

Another view

Push the cover in nice and tight! Used bone folder.

Here’s the spine and laminated boards all covered with bookcloth! Glued with mix.

The top angle of the headcap. The leather must be level to crate a smooth cover!

The spine with leather glued to the edge- this will create the headcap that covers the headband.

Measuring the spine to the laminated boards-good fit!