Bookbinding - Edge Decoration

One of the factors that can make a book particularly special is suitable edge decoration, and this is a feature of many design bindings. Whilst gilding a book edge is a traditional approach, more contemporary tastes give us the opportunity to be more creative. Here I demonstrate the process of decorating a book edge with acrylic paint, though there are of course many alternative approaches and materials you can use. I frequently use acrylic inks or incorporate sprinkled gold leaf for example. However, the key to success is preparing the book edge effectively and also polishing the edge after decoration. The video looks at the whole process from start to finish.