Bookbinding gives me peace and focus ✦ Make a journal with me, ASMR Coptic binding process

May you find peace and focus today. I really enjoyed making this journal for someone special. Chiyogami paper (featured on the front cover) is my favourite paper to work with.
Note: this video is not intended to be a tutorial
Timestamps
0:00 Printing dotted paper
0:38 Folding signatures
1:52 Making covers
6:56 Making holes
9:52 Sewing coptic stitch
16:54 Finishing touches
17:34 Complete!
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  • @josephtermeer4595
    @josephtermeer45952 жыл бұрын

    I thought, at first, how this video will be too quiet. But I found myself concentrating more without disruptions from music or talking. I'm excited to try and make this journal for my wife, thank you!

  • @MartyYokawonis
    @MartyYokawonis2 жыл бұрын

    Love this journal. And your videos are drop dead gorgeous! No crazy music or talking or anything that distracts from the beautiful creating you are doing.

  • @kimqaisara

    @kimqaisara

    2 жыл бұрын

    Then u should also watch videos from LesPapier Cargo channel. Her videos are all pure ASMR of book making. No talking at all. Seriously

  • @michelebovero5286

    @michelebovero5286

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second that!

  • @LaLaArtStudio

    @LaLaArtStudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kimqaisara I tried to find the channel, but nothing comes up from the search?? Can you please help?

  • @kimqaisara

    @kimqaisara

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LaLaArtStudio kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3yHmreMh5W_dZM.html

  • @trecanaolourdes6250

    @trecanaolourdes6250

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LaLaArtStudio kzread.info here you go!

  • @darma8030
    @darma80302 жыл бұрын

    In all the arts and crafts I have ever done, a workshop I took to bind a journal was my absolute favorite. I have never forgotten the blissful trance it all became for me. Thank you for bringing me back to a beautiful memory!

  • @galaxy_mosaic3587
    @galaxy_mosaic35872 жыл бұрын

    I would also love to see a tutorial on this. I don't think I've seen that version of the outside stitch (ladder) and that M pattern showing on the cover. thank you

  • @carolinabustos5303

    @carolinabustos5303

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, did you find any tutorial for this sewing "the ladder back coptic stitch" ? I'm interested and I can't find

  • @payholaa
    @payholaa2 жыл бұрын

    The paper in the drawer.. where do you buy it? It looks so flexible and the printing is beautiful.

  • @yerlee4379

    @yerlee4379

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think from her other videos, it's called Nepalese Lokta Paper.

  • @payholaa

    @payholaa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yerlee4379 thank you!

  • @Roberto__Skar
    @Roberto__Skar Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I don't normally like videos without a voice-over but this was like a meditation. Thank you!

  • @kiraracz
    @kiraracz Жыл бұрын

    I can't even express how extremely beautiful this journal is. Amazing job!

  • @agspda
    @agspda2 жыл бұрын

    Hi!, I dont understand how to make that M shape on the boards, the clips skips at some points, do you have any tutorial on those? they look awesome I want it for my notes!

  • @snoopyrule
    @snoopyrule2 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing your talent!

  • @irenemacias7423
    @irenemacias7423 Жыл бұрын

    Yes , love just watching your stuff in silence , it’s so calm and relaxing , thank you 😊.

  • @mariaetheridge8343
    @mariaetheridge83432 жыл бұрын

    Mesmerizing! Now I'll have try it too!

  • @linarios2450
    @linarios24502 жыл бұрын

    You work with so much love!! I aspire to be as detailed and creative as you someday 💞

  • @kerenasmith7443
    @kerenasmith74432 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful. Thank you.

  • @Halonablack
    @Halonablack2 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this. I want to learn.

  • @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake
    @BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing this. So inspiring and helpful. ❤

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778
    @catherinejustcatherine17782 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful natural sounds. Such an elegant background. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @THEMAYQUEEN1
    @THEMAYQUEEN12 жыл бұрын

    Wow I’m so glad I found your channel. I love bookbinding and often make my own watercolour sketchbooks. It’s so satisfying making your own books

  • @michelebovero5286
    @michelebovero52862 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @amandavanheerden7980
    @amandavanheerden79802 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation. No fumbling, babbling or wasted time. Great work!

  • @pachlo4018
    @pachlo40182 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful journal.

  • @patkitching2656
    @patkitching26562 жыл бұрын

    I could watch you work all day - THANK you! How I wish my workspace resembled yours (not a hope!🙃) ...... 👋👋👋

  • @Holyshitxst
    @Holyshitxst Жыл бұрын

    OMG! That’s so beautiful 🥹😍 Congrats ❤️

  • @mrCetus
    @mrCetus2 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful work! I just found you on KZread and I'm so happy I did! I could watch this all day.

  • @Gamarishi
    @Gamarishi2 жыл бұрын

    Nice binding! I really like the pattern you do on the cover

  • @BessmaITube
    @BessmaITube Жыл бұрын

    I love this Journal!

  • @SwtGrnEyed86
    @SwtGrnEyed86 Жыл бұрын

    Simply beautiful.

  • @pen_journal
    @pen_journal2 жыл бұрын

    First time visiting your channel!!! Wow! Love it! It's so therapeutic!! Love the lovely hand-crafted journal, the sewing! Gosh!!!

  • @maerapista6106
    @maerapista61062 жыл бұрын

    this one really gives me this japanese back in the day book vibe i say this ones the pretty one so far since it looks so simple yet very eye catching for some reason

  • @JacquelineJax
    @JacquelineJax Жыл бұрын

    I recently got into making my own sketchbooks at night before I go to bed and I really like to do it my sewing skills are not great but they are good enough to make the sketchbooks and I’m really happy with the results

  • @polly_ae
    @polly_ae Жыл бұрын

    It turned out to be a very beautiful and aesthetic notebook. Thank you so much for such a calm, relaxing video! Continue in the same spirit and I wish you success in your future work. ☺💕🍀

  • @venuswright493
    @venuswright4932 жыл бұрын

    i’m unsure how you got into my youtube recommended but i am grateful for it

  • @maaoriweaver
    @maaoriweaver2 жыл бұрын

    That is beautiful work, waiting for your shop to re-open

  • @MothWiduri
    @MothWiduri2 жыл бұрын

    Every sound from the bookbinding process is gratifying.. Thank you for creating interesting content like this...

  • @abarnswell
    @abarnswell Жыл бұрын

    Mesmerizing!! You make it look so easy. Wonderful video, and I love that paper!!

  • @hannahoron9740
    @hannahoron97402 жыл бұрын

    Hello Chanel, I love books and good bindings. I like this video and so I hope that you might make more of these.

  • @adrivoulgarellis
    @adrivoulgarellis Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, lovely video and book! 📖 💝

  • @adorecapybara
    @adorecapybara Жыл бұрын

    Such amazing and diligent work 😍😍😍

  • @sanjeevjoshistutorials5305
    @sanjeevjoshistutorials5305 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely, very nicely done, motivating

  • @mihu6345
    @mihu63452 жыл бұрын

    WOW! Your Books are beautiful! :)) You're my inspiration!

  • @sissylil
    @sissylil Жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is so beautiful!! I just wish I could see what you’ve printed 😊 Thank you for sharing this 🙏

  • @NoIntroTutorials
    @NoIntroTutorials2 жыл бұрын

    This is so satisfying

  • @tamilouduplechin7927
    @tamilouduplechin79272 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning 😍

  • @williamal91
    @williamal912 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing, amazing

  • @hollisv961
    @hollisv9612 жыл бұрын

    I recently found your account on Instagram and I think your work is really beautiful💖. It's really cool to see the process and how it all comes together.☺👍

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for clicking through and watching!! It means a lot. 💖

  • @nikapolish
    @nikapolish2 жыл бұрын

    Peaceful moment❤

  • @bettyloohoo77
    @bettyloohoo772 жыл бұрын

    Very calming and relaxing to watch your videos. Which is a great escape from this loud and sometimes vulgar world of KZread. Thank you You are very talented and I love your work.

  • @marlonf.
    @marlonf.2 жыл бұрын

    ¡Es muy bonito!

  • @dewdropsonaleaf
    @dewdropsonaleaf2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely!!🥺✨

  • @yuhuaquan5681
    @yuhuaquan56812 жыл бұрын

    Wow! you literally made a journal!

  • @debbiewolfe3634
    @debbiewolfe3634 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a tutorial on how you combine that Japanese stab binding on the cover with the Coptic stitch text block😁

  • @nityadevinatha4841
    @nityadevinatha4841 Жыл бұрын

    It's lovely! A pity you don't show the process of this beautiful sewing! Will you make a video showing this in detail, please? Thank you!

  • @wendycook9334
    @wendycook93342 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful channel 🥰

  • @annedwyer457
    @annedwyer4572 жыл бұрын

    Hello I only found your site yesterday and am so happy that I have. I love your clean, efficient, and no fuss creating. Do you have a list somewhere of the equipment that you are using - for instance what is the board that you used for the covers, what sort of glue are you using to stick on that absolutely lovely cover paper etc. Thank you

  • @sophiemsmply4you572
    @sophiemsmply4you572 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @johnellison3030
    @johnellison3030 Жыл бұрын

    Now that was a very cool video to watch. Excellent work.

  • @geh8553
    @geh85532 жыл бұрын

    So perfect

  • @jadelucifernadeem8488
    @jadelucifernadeem8488 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful handmade you are so good 👍

  • @stacys447
    @stacys4472 жыл бұрын

    I have been wanting to add a nicer cover to my sketchbooks. I almost feel like I can do it after watching your video. I really didn't want to fool with a spine at the moment. I will re-watch the video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MartyYokawonis
    @MartyYokawonis2 жыл бұрын

    I follow you now on Etsy and instagram too. Thanks for your videos and journal making

  • @taro6546
    @taro65462 жыл бұрын

    I’m watching from Japan. It’s lovely.

  • @beatrizandrade3939
    @beatrizandrade39393 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏😍Belíssima obra e apresentação!!

  • @nancyangel3213
    @nancyangel32132 жыл бұрын

    Hermosísima!!! 😍🤩🤗🤗🤗🇨🇴

  • @V10lette579
    @V10lette5792 жыл бұрын

    I get so mesmerized watching your videos. I’m having a hard time finding good colored thread. What type of thread are you using?

  • @nayarabarros9062
    @nayarabarros90622 жыл бұрын

    Perfeito!

  • @RiisaCha27
    @RiisaCha27 Жыл бұрын

    I wanna make this !!

  • @Doreaj8
    @Doreaj82 жыл бұрын

    I'm so envious of the supplies you have. We don't have any of the beautiful papers that you have access of. And ordering online is not so much of an option because of the shipping and tax. So Thank you for showing and sharing with us your process and experience.

  • @lechatnoirAstaroth
    @lechatnoirAstaroth Жыл бұрын

    Hi, great journal! What kind of paper did you use? Both for the cover and for the inside sheets.

  • @ThePurpleFlower
    @ThePurpleFlower2 жыл бұрын

    Where do we find short-grain paper like the ones you used here? Thank you so much 😍

  • @cmarie8099
    @cmarie8099 Жыл бұрын

    stunningly beautiful, again 😍 I am curious why you never put the papers in the press? also, I LOVE the tiny book mobile! what a great way to practice small 👍

  • @arminshakya6050
    @arminshakya6050Ай бұрын

    Can someone tell me how to do this coptic stitch I don’t get how to do the middle part and the M-shape on the cover? Absolutely beautiful journal.

  • @joeller8510
    @joeller8510 Жыл бұрын

    Magnifique de finesse et vidéo très bien réalisée afin de comprendre le processus de création, merci beaucoup!

  • @bellad007
    @bellad0072 жыл бұрын

    Hey I just found your channel today. The video is beautiful! I would love to make a journal. What are the dimensions of the board and paper you used? Is there another one of your videos that I should watch that maybe goes into more detail on the process? Thank you

  • @3dchuy
    @3dchuy Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, I can never get my printer to print on both sides perfectly. it always shifts something a couple of mm and you can see through from the other side the misaligment.

  • @str1518
    @str15182 жыл бұрын

    Where you get the paper for the deco they are so stunning 😍

  • @Ms101968
    @Ms1019682 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! What type of paper is used to cover the book covers, and the weight of it if you know? It seems to take the wet glue very well.

  • @biankaliza

    @biankaliza

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm also looking for that paper but idk know what's it called.

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's called chiyogami paper and it's 70 gsm. My favourite paper to work with.

  • @betteschmidt3839

    @betteschmidt3839

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @hartmanartsource
    @hartmanartsource2 жыл бұрын

    Where do you get all that great large paper!

  • @cherylharris7517
    @cherylharris7517 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I am retired. I could watch you all day long . Iam going to try the first of doing a journal . I have a friend that journals and I sent her two . I would love to make her one , It seem to be a very loving an personal gift to give someone. Will get all i need first to start . THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH US . oh where did you get the pen holder at the end

  • @learningbetweenthepages527
    @learningbetweenthepages527 Жыл бұрын

    love watching your work! What kind of printer do you use?

  • @lizzienx
    @lizzienx2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, like the binding. How did you do the binding ?

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    2 жыл бұрын

    The binding is called Coptic stitch. Sea Lemon has a tutorial here on KZread!

  • @niariella03
    @niariella032 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Did you use regular printer paper or something with a higher gsm? Also, how did you make the dot grid paper?

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use 28 lb/105 gsm paper. I found a dot grid template online to print!

  • @niariella03

    @niariella03

    2 жыл бұрын

    bitter melon bindery great, thanks! Does the paper fair well with markers or is there very noticeable ghosting? Sorry for all of the questions😅 I want to try to make my next bullet journal, since I’ve fallen in love with bookbinding and am trying to figure out how to get the best quality match to the ones I’ve purchased.

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a fun endeavour! I have only used tombow markers on the paper and there is no ghosting or bleeding. Not sure about other brands. Mohawk superfine paper is the brand I use currently and it holds fountain pens quite well too.

  • @niariella03

    @niariella03

    2 жыл бұрын

    bitter melon bindery great! That should work fine then for what I want to do😊

  • @cah____
    @cah____2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I just discovered your channel and I'm really curious to know which paper u use to make your covers, the thicker one that appears on 2:38 ! I can't find a paper as thick as this one for my covers 😭

  • @sarasoso231

    @sarasoso231

    Жыл бұрын

    It's cardboard u can find it in any papeterie or stationary store

  • @sarasoso231

    @sarasoso231

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm more curious about the paper shows in 2:28 what they call it !?

  • @nicolasbohnenberger7017
    @nicolasbohnenberger70172 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great video! Did you make your own cover paper there?

  • @laralarrea6787
    @laralarrea67872 жыл бұрын

    Hola que material usas para la tapa ?

  • @nickalih
    @nickalih Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering where do you find those decorative papers?

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    Жыл бұрын

    There are multiple vendors selling online, look up “chiyogami paper”. I get them from Etsy and any vendors that show up on Google in my region.

  • @MohdArif-pj8gg
    @MohdArif-pj8gg Жыл бұрын

    Ma Shaa Allah

  • @phyllisjeanfulton
    @phyllisjeanfulton2 жыл бұрын

    I could not see how the cover was sewn onto the signature. Beautiful work. Just will have to find a video close up dealing with cover attachment.

  • @alexiabruner3474
    @alexiabruner3474 Жыл бұрын

    Diseñado hermosa y creativamente, además de pulcro. Se nota que amas lo que haces. Me encantó mucho💖💖💖

  • @CCLinGameOnABC
    @CCLinGameOnABC Жыл бұрын

    Is there a reason to run the paper through a copying machine first, and then use it for book binding? Or it is just a way to show what kind of paper used in this video?

  • @7andearth76

    @7andearth76

    Жыл бұрын

    She prints dots on the paper.

  • @carolinabustos5303
    @carolinabustos5303 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, could you show me how to do the ladder back coptic stitch seam or where I can see videos or images to help me? Thank you

  • @sylvie4010
    @sylvie40102 жыл бұрын

    WoWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

  • @aisuluukubatova9253
    @aisuluukubatova92532 жыл бұрын

    What kind of cardboard did you use for the cover?

  • @cobishome
    @cobishome2 жыл бұрын

    What is this type of stitch called? The coptic with the long lines in between?

  • @bittermelonbindery

    @bittermelonbindery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if there's a standard name but I've seen it called the ladder stitch. It's basically french link without the linking!

  • @rachaelvaldivieso3434
    @rachaelvaldivieso34342 жыл бұрын

    What printer do you have? The journal looks gorgeous xo

  • @paixiao7
    @paixiao7 Жыл бұрын

    Where do you get your thread from ? How thick is it?

  • @jehanlucman117
    @jehanlucman117 Жыл бұрын

    Hello.. Love watching your videos. Can I ask where do you get your binding covers? They are so nice and dainty. :)

  • @jaeyoonsria2748
    @jaeyoonsria27482 жыл бұрын

    What do you call the paper that you use for the covers? Hehe

  • @cacausilva-designer
    @cacausilva-designer10 ай бұрын

    O love your chanel, it calm me, I’m a crafter and also sewing paper like you. O realçou appreciatte your job. How paper do you use for your layers? It’s waterblock?

  • @taminobleza2957
    @taminobleza29572 жыл бұрын

    what kind of paper you used?

  • @angelamesserschmidt3134
    @angelamesserschmidt31342 жыл бұрын

    hey i like your binding really much. could you tell me whats the name of the binding?:) greetings and have a nice day.

  • @craftyhannah2598
    @craftyhannah25982 жыл бұрын

    Nice

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