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Bookbinding Beginners Class: Binding a Portfolio

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Bookbinding Beginners Class: Binding a Portfolio

Introduction

Tools and Materials

Portfolio - Parts and Measurements

Cutting Materials Into Size

Gluing The Spine

Covering The Boards

Adding Cloth Corners

Covering The Corners

Coffee Break

Flaps - Cutting Materials

Flaps - Constructing the Outside

Flaps - Gluing The Inner Cloth

Adding The Elastic Band

Flaps - Connecting to The Portfolio

Lining With Paper

Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • Looking for a professional way to showcase your art?.
  • Always wanted to safely and elegantly store your creations?.
  • In this class I will teach you how to Bind a Portfolio covered with cloth and paper, three flaps, closed with an elastic band..
  • I will guide you through the binding process with clear explanations and detailed shots and take you step by step to help you create your own special portfolio..
  • If you are an Artist, Illustrator, Printmaker, Photographer, Calligrapher or if you purely love Bookbinding and Box Making, this class is for you!.
  • In this Class you will learn how to:.
  • To assist you, I’ve attached PDF files in the Class Resources with a list of Tools & Materials, Templates, Layouts and Measurements..
  • So are you ready?.
  • Let's begin.