Japanese Binding in Boards Video – Part 1

Japanese binding of books is normally seen when making soft bound books. In this unusual video series by Safe Reynolds, you can see how the same technique is used to bind a book in boards.

In this video (Part 1), you can see the preparation of the boards using Japanese ‘silk’, setting an inset and the use of paper backed fabric from the Asahi line.

Part 2: Japanese Binding in Boards Video – Part 2
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