Beautifully Bound: The Modern Guide to Creative Binding for Gorgeous Novels [9798888146187]

Overview

Make your favorite books as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside!

The popularity of bookbinding has exploded for good reason. Transforming a beloved book into a stunning custom edition is deeply satisfying. Many aspiring book crafters have to piece together instructions from scattered tutorials and conflicting advice, but Beautifully Bound changes that. Sydney Kerr, creator of Spellbound With Sydney and one of the most-followed bookbinding educators online, has written the guide she wishes she'd had. Everything you need in one place. No prior experience required!

What you'll learn:

• The anatomy of a book and essential supplies to get started (including budget-friendly alternatives)

• How to remove original covers and prepare your text block for rebinding

• Building a hardcover case from scratch — cover boards, spine, hinge, and book cloth

• Designing custom covers using Canva, Cricut, Silhouette, heat transfer vinyl, and Cricut-free alternatives

• Special edition finishing touches: painted edges, printed dust jackets, ribbon bookmarks, charm bookmarks, decorative end papers, and corner protectors

Beautifully Bound is perfect for passionate readers who want to make their favorite books look gorgeous and one-of-a-kind!