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Bookbinding Beginners Class: Making a Coptic Binding

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About Bookbinding Beginners Class: Making a Coptic Binding

Introduction

Tools and Materials

Folding Paper into Signatures

Front and Back Cover

Making a Template and Marking

Piercing Holes

Coffee Break

Preparing the Thread

Let the Sewing Begin

Sew with the Flow

Final Signiature

Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • In this class I will teach you how to make a Coptic Binding, a binding technique that is both beautiful and practical. .
  • The Coptic Binding has simplicity with its exposed unsupported spine, many variations of this binding technique have been made since the fourth century, and in all of them the principle is the same: a beautiful binding that opens flat and can be made easily and in a short time..
  • 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 Coptic binding.
  • You can make it very simple with only Paper, thread and uncovered reused materials, but you can also dive into designing a unique binding for yourself or as a gift for others..
  • If you love working with your hands and you always wanted to experience bookbinding, this course is a great place to start  .
  • 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 and Templates for marking the holes in Cm and Inches..
  • So are you ready?.
  • Let's start working.