How to Make Your Own Book Cloth

In this video, I show you how to make your own book cloth from your favorite fabric to use in bookbinding.

LIST OF SUPPLIES
Tightly woven cotton fabric, ironed
Sumi sketch paper or other lightweight paper, such as mulberry or copier paper
Non-stick surface, such as plexiglass, teflon/silicone mat or freezer paper
Large piece of cardboard
2 glue brushes (I use inexpensive 2” bristle brushes)
Batch of wheat paste
Craft knife
Ruler

If you need to know how to make wheat paste, please click here:    • How to Make Wheat Paste for Bookbinding  

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