Finally, I had the chance to get some pictures of one of my recent bookbinding projects. I hope you’ll enjoy checking out my rounded spine book. This is very similar to the other hardback book I made – the difference is in the spines.
My next book project will be a chunky book, which means lots and lots of blank pages to fill up. I had already cut the pages and pressed them at my last class so today I choose my decorative paper and started working on the end pages. I decided to use a very colorful Chiyogami paper for the bookcovers and end papers but as it’s pretty thin I had to back it with more paper so it can withstand the glue. Backing the paper meant using Filmoplast and some blank paper and pressing it together with a hot plate to transfer the glue. Very neat.
I finished up class by punching sewing holes through the signatures and end pages, and I left my paper block in a book press until next week when sewing begins (my favorite part).
So that was my bookish day. I’m off to enjoy the latest issue of Bookmarks Magazine which arrived today. By the way, have you guys checked out their web site? They now have most of their reviews archived online. Good to know.
That’s beautiful! You do such lovely crafty things.
Now you can have a line of journals! So exquisitely done. 🙂
You’re very creative! Just beautiful.
Wow! I’m so jealous that you are able to make such lovely things. That’s great.
wow – gorgeous! I’m hopeless at that kind of thing and do admire others who are creative with their hands!
Oh wow! I’m so impressed, Iliana! It’s beautiful!!! 🙂
That’s so pretty! And professional looking. And just awesome in general. 🙂 I’m very impressed!
This is really cool. I’d love to do something like this. I haven’t done a lot of checking, but I’ve never heard of anything like this is my area. For now, I guess I’ll live vicariously through you. Thanks for sharing this.
Gorgeous book, Iliana!! Question: do you use them eventually? Cause I couldnt’ bring myself to write in this one, it’s looks too precious. 🙂
The book is gorgeous! Very cool! 🙂
Lovely! Nice colour combination.
Don’t suppose you’ve had time to think about contributing any bookbinding related content to my blog have you?
Gorgeous book! My Bookmarks subscription ran out and I never got around to renewing it–I need to look for the new issue next time I go to the bookstore.
It really is a gorgeous journal (even more lovely in person)- you made such great color choices. This book making is such a perfect match for you and I can’t wait to see more of your creations…and perhaps a store on Etsy soon… 😉
Very pretty and looks durable.
Is the round spine harder to make than the regular one?
That is just amazingly gorgeous. Are you planning on using it for something in particular? May I ask how long something like this takes?
Thank you so much for your comments everyone – You guys make my day! 🙂
To answer your questions:
Kisane – Yes, I do use them eventually although at the rate I’m going it’ll take me a long time. I’m still working through another journal I made long ago! ha,ha..
Jodie – I sent you an email but you must not have gotten it – my email has been acting up. I’ll write you soon.
Danielle – Oh you have got to get Bookmarks – they have a special section on the Tudors! I think you could have written it 🙂
Christine – Michael would be so happy if I did that 🙂
Isabel – It is a bit… To round the spine it has to be hammered and that takes time and muscle 🙂
Tara – Not sure what this one will be used for yet. It’s a bit of a long process just because some things have to set for 24 hours, etc. but if I don’t take that into consideration the book took about 6 hours.
Iliana it’s beautiful! I can hardly wait to see your chunky book project!
That’s absolutely beautiful Iliana. You are very talented. I’m sure there’s an artistic gene in your family.
Thanks for the Bookmarks link. I’ve added it to my “bookmarks” 🙂
Iliana, I’m so impressed. That is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
So there’s a Tudors article in Bookmarks, eh? Gotta check it out.
That rounded spine book is so beautiful! You’re a fantabulous bookbinder, and I so look forward to seeing your projects. Keep ’em comin’!
Stefanie – I’ve seen a sample of the one I’m going to make and I can’t figure how I’m going to put it together so should be fun!
Gavin – Aw thank you. You know, there are actually quite a few crafty people in my family!
LK – Thank you! And, yes check out Bookmarks. Not sure if they have the article on line and I still haven’t read it but lots of recommendations on books focusing on the Tudors!
Andi – Thank you!
You do such beautiful work!
WOW, the book is beautiful (but I knew that since I won a book of yours a while back and that one is beautiful too)!
you make such beautiful books, iliana! love this one 🙂 are you making this into a journal?
jenclair – thank you!
Stephanie – Aw, you are sweet!
Aloi – Thank you… Not sure what I will use this one for yet. Maybe I’ll save it for a gift!