In the book binding induction we learnt how to do 3 different binds.
- Pamphlet Stitch
- Japanese Stab Bind
- Concertina Bind
Out of the 3 binds the easiest is the pamphlet stitch its very simple
and only requires paper, a pin push and some thread on a needle.
Simply fold the paper in half use a bone folder to create a sharp fold,
the evenly pin push 3 holes into the centre of the folds. To bind it all
together use the needle and thread to sew up through the middle to one
side then back through the middle again and then repeat for the other
side once done tie up the thread to make sure it will not unfold, snip off
any loose edges and simples.
Japanese stab bind is my favourite of the 3 binds we learnt to do, to re-create
this bind layer a reasonable amount of paper on top of each other measure
5 mm down from the top and draw a line across mark out 5 holes, using the
hand drill drill the marked out holes. Chose the hole one away from the
centre and sew up around and then to the side until you get to the end of
book then start to work your needle back but never go back on the stitch
you have done until you get to the other end once complete take it to
the centre and tie a knot and cut off the loose ends.
Last but not least the concentina fold this is pretty hard to explain clearly.
Fold paper in half, Look at image and collate paper exactly as shown
Mark X on every other page the X marks where you will apply glue, only
glue together 'X's (apply only a small amount so pages do not warp)
Cut 2 pieces of card to size apply and glue book rim to create 2 hard back
pages then glue the first and last pages to the hard back pages to create
a hardback concertina.
I really enjoyed learning to bind books in different ways I am curious to
learn other binds such as a perfect bind or a bind which opens flat, I am
going to look at the artist books in the library to look at examples of
binds.
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