I'm making my scrapbooks and photos albums like this from now on

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I've seen this type of spine before on scrapbooks and photo albums, and could never find out how to make it. I finally try it out on a sentimental scrapbook commission!

0:00 A special commission
1:04 Inspiration and prep
2:13 Figuring out the accordion
5:45 Punching guide and punching holes
8:00 Sewing the book block
10:22 Gluing and lining the spine
14:46 Attaching endpapers
15:16 Preparing cover boards
16:23 Cover boards with book cloth
19:06 Laser engraving and hot foil stamping
20:55 Casing in
23:25 Beauty shots and outro

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Hot foil stamping machine: https://amzn.to/4b8oVJw (it's not my exact model but I wish I got this one)
Foil for bookbinding: https://www.etsy.com/listing/10582191... (thanks to creakyspinebindery for the rec on Discord)
Book cloth: https://bookcraftsupply.com/product/b...


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Filming Equipment
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with Canon 24-105mm F/4 lens

Editing Software
DaVinci Resolve Studio https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...

FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use?    • Bookbinding Tools & Materials - begin...  
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands
✦ How do you make your book cloth?    • How I make bookcloth from any fabric  
✦ Where do you get dot grid writing paper?    • How I source dotted writing paper for...  
✦ Where did you get your guillotine cutter? https://amzn.to/49O6VmY
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
✦ What is that laser cutter? https://www.xtool.com/?ref=IJ2xikCBlQ...
✦ Where is your music from? I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/asrshm
✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕

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