When I was in my bookbinding class during my undergrad, my proff often suggested using handmade papers because there is no grain and so there would be no warping! You can find handmade papers at most art suppliers and paper shops too. The problem is that for 1 sheet it could cost a lot so you have to make sure you're getting the right paper you want.

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+CryBaby that makes sense! I never thought of it having no grain direction. Thanks for the tip!

@jenthulhu

6 жыл бұрын

Making your own is sooooo simple and fun!

@FS-mc3cs

10 ай бұрын

Professor is abbreviated to 'Prof' - one f not 2. But then being a 'graduate' (...as you happened to drop 🥱) you should already know that?

2:30 if you don't know the grain direction, the 2nd dimension (ex: 8.5 x 11", so the 11") is usually the grain direction.

Re: Art paper from drawing or watercolour pads - not the greatest option if you plan on folding them to make signatures - There is a 'right' and 'wrong' side to those papers, similar to fabric. You feel it on the surface. Watercolour paper will usually have more texture on the top to hold the pigment. The underside is very pressed and pigment doesn't hold well, water sometimes runs right off. You'd end up having signatures where you work on the left for one half, and on the right on the other.

I love these book tutorials that you make, just found the first one yesterday and now I'm going to find the materials for the book I'm making! The tutorials are super simple and help you develop your own style.

In card making, I always fold towards the curl in the paper. Hold the paper up with three fingers in the middle on both sides and the curl will become obvious. This prevents odd curls to your paper! It doesn't matter if it's simple copy paper from your printer or cardstock, there is always a curl to the paper! I do the same in bookmaking. Thanks for your videos!

@simongoode1

6 жыл бұрын

that's the grain direction of the sheet: it runs parallel to the direction the wire runs in the papermaking machine

This is awesome. You're awesome! I love seeing people show how much they know about subjects that a lot of people know nothing about. You seem to be having fun in relishing the details.

why don't you have millions of subs, your such a great KZreadr! you care about people asking stuff, you provide clear and understandable instructions, have amazing tips and top of all that your so creative I mean I really really think you deserve more than that

I love this. I'm a scrapbooker but I've probably watched close to all of your bookbinding videos, I love you and your "paper nerdiness." ❤

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Milly Thanks for the love! :)

Thank you so much SeaLemon for sharing your experience and information with everyone!

From one paper hoarder to another, great advice, thank you so much!

every time she said paper supplier all I could think of was dunder mifflin

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+daria Ha! I did get in touch with my inner Pam one Halloween :P instagram.com/p/gJzpePgOt5

@mastersheldon1780

5 жыл бұрын

Sea Lemon you actually look just like her😂

@jasminehewitt793

3 жыл бұрын

Same ahahahah

Nice work.. This channel is fantastic from what I've seen so far. Thank you for being so thorough.

Im a paper and notebook hoarder. I saw your bookbinding video long time ago, and began to doing it. I love it so much. Even I bought 2 books for bookbinding. Now I learn to bookbinding Coptic Stitch with Multiple Needles and realized that this one will not wabble as the Single Needle. The other thing, is that in other places or brands use "gsm" instead of "lb", so it has to used a conversion. I do calligraphy, so I try to used some papers specially for calligraphy and it does not means about the weight of the paper. But yes, I do as you, depend in what im going to do with the notebook, I buy papers for it, little expensive, but is rewarding.

I love this kind of video so much . I feel like I am really learning things that is useful

Thanks for sharing this video I need to get back into bookbinding. Going to refresh my bookbinding skills and look at a few of your videos.

I have only one thing to say. *TALENT* You are amazing at crafting you're a great artist your videos editing is magical and you seem *SO* Nice

I really enjoyed your video and learned so much about paper. I'm just a beginner in making junk journals as pass time for me. I'm having trouble with binding the journals, hoping you have a good tutorial for that as well. Thanks for the great information.

Hi Jennifer! I've actually been watching you for like two years now. Back then I wasn't really aware about my love for graphic design and when I came to re-watch this video, I was shocked that you were a graphic designer. Okay, there might be a little voice in my head that said so, but I wasn't really aware like I said. Anyway, it would be cool if you uploaded a video about your job and basically about graphic design. I'm not pushing it, but I wish you would consider it and jot it down on your list of video ideas haha 😂 Okay I'm done. You are amazing Jen! Thank you for being here ❤

Great video, very informative - excellent to see someone who is also paper obsessed!

That was really lovely! I never realised how many different types of paper exist!

Thank you, this was really good info. I wasn't aware of paper swatch books, so I will definitely check that out. Great video, thank you.

I love your videos! Thank you for such awesome tutorials and uploads!

Thanks for this video, it was very helpful (especially the part about grain) !

Thank you so much, jen! I love your videos on bookbinding!

This is one of the most helpful videos ever.

Wow.....really great tips! New subbie...I think I'm going to have alot of FUN watching and learning from your videos! Thank you so much!

I NEEDED this thank you Sea Lemon!

“Dunder Mifflin, this is Pam.”

Loving the sassy hand model gestures just before the 5 minute mark!

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+JaffaCakeGecko haha ;)

You are very sweet! Thank you so much for your work and for sharing with us!

Hi Jennifer!, I love your videos, your very smart and creative about your crafts😊

So nice to hear you say that you hoard paper 😂 ...glad I’m not the only one!! Thanks for an enjoyable and informative video. Just subscribed.

Thank you for this. I wondered if they labeled for grain. Now I know. :) One of the things I do if I'm using heavy weight paper is score it on both sides, then fold. That way I don't crack it. Seems the lay soother, too. You smush the fibers in the paper when you score, so they become pliable and easier to manipulate. Jennifer, I am also obsessed with paper and post it notes. I completely understand. :)

@Finreah

8 жыл бұрын

* lay smoother. :)

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Finreah Good method on scoring the paper!

Great information! Thank you so much. Now maybe I can make my own journal. ☺

I am wrangling with these paper supplier sites and I feel a little foolish, but I'm having problems finding swatchbooks? None of the stores seem to stock them in their inventory, so it seems like it's something that's either free, or... I don't know, they only advertise it to members or subscribers, maybe? I just picked up bookbinding and I love it! But I'd really like to be able to have a swatchbook so I know what I'm looking for when I'm online shopping for paper. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us! I've learned a lot. (:

New favorite channel!

If you made a video about how to make a 3 ring binder (with an elastic closure maybe) I would love you forever!! I'm new to your channel, and I LOVE it. I've already subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

You are so helpful! thank you ✨ Do you think I can bind with handmade cotton paper? Also how many sheets can go in a signature? If the GSM is 150?

Your hair is so beautiful!😍✨✨

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Gummybearlover 1 Thanks! I really do need a hair cut though! :P

please, make more bookbinding videos! an idea is with recycled materials:) i love your videos!!

You gave a lot of great information. Thank you.

Just discovered you tonight and have poured through your videos. So well done and helpful! I'm a travel photographer and want to make journals with a nice photographic cover. After watching some of your videos I know I'll probably bind them with staples. I'm unsure of how to print the cover. I don't think I want to use my usual plain luster photo paper. I don't think it would last. I was thinking of using a heavier weight matte photo paper and sealing it with spray varnish. I just hope it's durable enough for this use. I don''t want the ink on the spine to crack or the corners to get too dinged up. What do you think? I'd love to hear your opinion. Do you have any experience with using photos on your covers? Thanks!

I'm thinking of trying my wallpaper samples for covers.

Great video, this is really good information. Thank you so much.

Hooray for all us paper nerds! 😀👍🎈🚀

Hi there! This video is great! I recently watched your video on making the Tom riddle journal and want to make it too! I was wondering if you have ever used parchment paper to make a journal and your thoughts on it? Or some do's and don'ts for that style paper? I think it would look great in the riddle journal. 😊

Love your vídeos! Thank you so much!!

I'm a paper and notebook hoarder too!

I loved your channel since forever.

I'm a paper freak as well and I understand you! I think that one of the things I care more about is to find acid free paper for notebooks and journals I want to keep. Another thing I do is get unused paper from commercial notebooks and make small notepads to keep in my bag.

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Mari D Yay, paper freaks unite! Totally agree on acid free paper. It seems like almost all paper nowadays is acid-free, especially the well-known brands but it's still good to look at the labels to make sure. Construction paper almost always yellows over time so I stay away from that.

I'm trying to figure out the best cover option for a coptic stitch binding with 68gsm Tomoe River Paper. I have started making my own notebooks, and I want my stitching to show, which makes it hard since TRP is quite thin.

I'm sitting here fascinated by the paper warehouse, so obviously you're not the only paper nerd out there.

The cover of my hardcover sketchbook just came off. Can you do a video on how to repair it? I'm only half way through this one and donor want to get a whole new one

I'm doing a memory book for my mom, who has alzheimer's. I'm sewing the signatures on tapes and putting it in a case cover. It has text and pictures, and the best bet I could find for the text block was having it printed at a local printer on gloss text. But what about end papers? I tried using the same gloss text, but it wrinkled and didn't stand up to gluing. Really poor finish to a pretty nice first book. I'm going to try again. I'd love a suggestion for what to use for end papers. The text block is 8 1/2 x 11, so I need tabloid sized end papers. What would you use? Thanks!

Very informative! Thank you so much

Great tips! Makes me want to get into bookbinding! :)

Have you ever used kraft tex paper forma journal cover? I have a roll from hobby lobby but have not used it. I just made a hard bound journal using one of your tutorials and i used fabric. I wanted to ask about the kraft tex before I tried it. Thanks!!

Thanks girl!!!! I love paper too!!!!

I want to make a blank page writing journal in the coptic stitch and I was wondering whether using standard printer paper would work? like whether it'll bind well with the waxed thread and not rip too much as I bind. I'm afraid using the thinner printer paper (I've only been using sketchbook paper so far) won't work as well in any of the techniques. Cause even as I worked with a thicker sketchbook paper I found that the holes would get a little bigger as I pulled the needle through it multiple times.

I’m also in Arizona and I was thinking of the same paper supplier she ended up linking!

I really like that book with the black background and white numbers. Where could I find something like that?

What kind of folding and cutting machine you used in 0:58?

this was very helpful. thanks

thanks for the tips I love your diy

what paper do you suggest using for a cover page of a book? I'm going to draw on it

I really do love her accent and the way she talks. 😍☺

Thanks for the great tips!

Amazing advice!!!!

Need help! Do you guys use cover or text weight paper for the cover papers? I've heard that both are ok. If so, what is the specific number that you use? Thanks!

What methods do you recommend for paperback books meant for reading?

Cool I was wondering that too but knew you would make another video

I'm printing a book and binding it and finding paper has been challenging. I'm wondering if you would use 28 lb./70 lb. text or 32 lb./80lb. text paper? Bulk vs. see through.

Loved this!

I have made my own paper. It's fun and easy with just a few simple items. Maybe not great for writing on since it usually is very textured but you can get very creative with it.

@SeaLemonDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+toobigal I still need to try that!

I can't find any around my house but I live close to Pheonex (idk how to spell it) so would I have to go there?

Thank you for answering my question :)

That typographic book cover with the teal inside pages - where did you get the front cover paper?

How do you put on the cardstock or other paper covers?

Where can I find chip board for making hard cover books? I bought one on Amazon but it was thick enough for the job

I want to create a journal. What’s your suggestion in the type of paper I need to use? I do not want to use paper with lines. I want a form of paper that not too glossy but pretty...

Hello I’m a newbie and I like to know what lbs of paper to use for my inside pages to use for writing . So far I understand that the lbs are different if you’re making a cover for your wire coil book journal. Thank in advance 🙏🏼🥰

That Fiskars company has a very diverse line of products. I have a Fiskars saw back machete, for example.

What paper has the most tooth for note taking? Looking for something similar to EC...

Sea lemon, you should make a tutorial about glueing the text block to the spine perfectly and properly. I suggest you do this because the 3 books I made had their spines face a bit to the left and right - thanks

what is the best paper for the Tom Riddle Diary That you Do???

You are a life saver!

What paper do you recomend for Fountain pens?

Hi! I'm currently studying to become a graphic designer and my main problem is how to store paper! In my country we use mostly A3 sized paper so it´s really inconvenient to store it. I was wondering if you had a method or an idea on how to keep it wrinkle free and easy to access Thanks! I love your videos!

I have printed a book for my 2 year kid 100 single sheets on 110 cardstock What is the best durable way of binding it fast , durable ,flexible , safe and easily open ? is double fan or perfect bind sturdy enough for cardstock and kids books ? I don’t want to use double loop wire for safety issues

Hi. This is nothing to do with paper choices, but how do you get rounded edges to your book covers and pages?

Could one use good quality wrapping paper as cover material?

Hi, I wanted to ask what paper cutter do you use? Something convenient

Fantastic! Thank you.

Is printer paper acceptable if I’m just using pencil for writing and sketching?

I'm binge watching your series as I have been asked to produce a few 'hard backed' 'contributors copies' of a book (the published version will not contain all the information and only about a third of illustrations supplied by the contributors). Its 210 sheets of paper (printed both sides) so it'll be just over an inch thick using 80gsm printer paper.In Europe we have 4-ring binders for A4 (slightly larger than US letter) but that isn't ideal. I tried a plastic comb binding and that was worse (very ugly), so I'm looking at perfect binding with a fan. It will be heavy and I worry that picking it up or even just handling it could cause it to break apart so there will probably be a few prototypes before starting the series production. I also need to work out how to add the cover and I'd like to have the title of the book on the front cover and spine. I have ordered up the glue you recommended and I plan to add a strip of 2 inch wide ribbon down the spine to attach the covers, I'm now going to look at your vids on covers. It's a big job for a first attempt but your videos have helped me sort through the options and I just wanted to say thanks.

omgggg thank you so much for this!

What leather and fabric covers do u use

What about mixed media paper? I have a whole bunch and I want to turn it into a journal

I did two books with 75 weight sketch paper, one I left the paper as is the other I tea stained the pages. I would suggest, if you are planning on tea or coffee staining your pages: 1. do it BEFORE binding the book (one of my books has a total of 600 pages/ 200 sheets folded into signatures, I made the mistake of binding then staining and ended up with too many pages staying wet and got some mold growth in the middle pages) 2. Get a sample sheet or two, cut them into sections and try a different staining technique on each one ex. Coffee sponged on, tea sponged on, coffee brushed on, tea brushed on, coffee sprayed on, tea sprayed on (don't forget to label which one is which). 3. after you have done your samples try out the most likely mediums that you are planning on using. My books are mostly pasting decorative items and pages that have been printed/ written that have been copied in, however some of the pages I am writing on with quill and ink. This way before you have even bound the book you know EXACTLY what you will be doing with the pages and won't run into any problems afterwards. Hope it helps!

emerge do you get a cotton fiber paper?