Bookbinding - Simple Foil Tooling

Traditional tooling on book covers - even using metallic foils - can be an expensive business as the traditional hand tools are not cheap. However, creating lines on covers need not be a difficult or expensive thing to do. Here I show how to use a simple hand made brass stylus tool to create foil lines on leather or cloth. (Oh, and any weird noises in the background of this video are just the heater for the tools!) Hot press foils are readily available online for a few pounds. Bear in mind they do differ - some are designed for use with leather, others more general use - so its advisable to ask for a sample before buying. There are of course many colours to choose from, so get creative!