Perfect Binding formaxprinting.com Perfect Binding is a widely used soft cover book binding method. With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong yet flexible thermal glue. The other three sides of the book are then trimmed as needed to give them clean “perfect” edges. The many soft cover books that you see on the shelves at bookstores are good examples of perfect bound books. They have a square, printed spine and the cover is usually made from paper or cardstock that is heavier than the interior pages. Plus, the cover is often clear coated to provide durability and improve appearance. In addition to authors, businesses and organizations use the perfect binding method on a variety of printing projects because of its professional appearance and relatively low cost. Perfect binding is commonly used for annual and corporate reports, manuals, catalogs and thicker product brochures. Benefits of Perfect Binding The primary benefits of perfect bound books are that they look professional and offer visual appeal, are less expensive to produce than hardcover books, and they stack well. Also, the square spinal edge formed by the perfect binding method allows for the book’s title or other information to be printed on the spine…something the saddle stitch and spiral binding methods do not offer. In addition, perfect bound books can be printed in Short Runs and are a great candidate for On Demand Printing. This provides tremendous benefits to book authors as well as cost-conscious businesses and organizations. PUR Binding wood-mitchell.co.uk The fundamental difference between the two types of binding is the adhesive used in the process. Perfect binding uses ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) adhesives whereas PUR uses polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives. Put simply, the binding really only differs by way of the type of glue used. It is the properties of each type of adhesive, however, which is important in determining which is suitable. A key reason PUR adhesive is often the preferred choice is due to its excellent flexibility and ‘lay-flat’ qualities. The benefits here are two fold. Firstly, due to PUR requiring a smaller layer of adhesive when compared to perfect binding, it allows even the thinnest of books (a minimum of 3mm is still recommended) to maintain a square and rigid spine. Secondly, when applied to standard thickness, PUR glue affords considerably more flexibility and pliability than EVA, which allows books to demonstrate lie flat characteristics. This in turn minimises any spine cracking when the finished product is ‘flattened’ out for reading. Source source Wire Binding Wire binding is one of the most popular commercial book binding methods used in North America and is known by a number of different names including twin loop wire, Wire-o, double loop wire, double-o, ring wire and wirebind. With this binding method, users insert their punched pages onto a "C" shaped spine and then use a wire closer to squeeze the spine until it is round. Documents that are bound with wire binding will open completely flat on a desk and allow for 360 degree rotation of bound pages. Wire-O Binding Semi-exposed Wire-o binding Reversed/concealed wire-o Source 9/16" Black Spiral-O 19 Loop Wire Binding Combs - 102pk. Spiral-O 19 Loop Wire Spines are designed to work with any 19-ring plastic binding system that will accept Wire Bindings. These wires are designed specifically for use with older Ibico Ibimaster binding systems that included a comb binding punch along with a wire closer. - link Wire binding machine Saddle Stitching en.wikibooks.org A saddle stitch is appropriate for small booklets and, in general, for volumes with only a few pages. Most magazines that are not glued are saddle stitched: that is, they are held together by staples that run through the gutter. Once the pages are aligned and in the right order, this type of binding is quite straightforward. Staplers with extremely long jaws, designed specifically for saddle stitching, are available in office supply stores. Some photocopiers produce saddle-stitched volumes automatically. If neither of these options is readily available, an improvised saddle stitch can be accomplished by using an ordinary stapler in "tacking" mode. This usually requires swinging the anvil away from the bottom, or detaching the lower jaw of the stapler. The working surface should be reasonably soft and durable, such as carpeting or a cork board. Staples can be driven through the centerline of the pages to be bound, and then bent down individually using the cap of a pen. Saddle stitching can also be done to the individual codex, using a needle and thread, as part of the process of binding them together into a larger book. Source Plastic Comb Binding desktoppub.about.com similar to wire spiral binding, comb binding is a method of securing loose printed pages using a piece of plastic with "teeth" (the comb) that fit into rectangular holes in the paper. The combs come in different colors and widths to accommodate small and large numbers of pages. Documents can be bound with or without covers. The binding allows books to lay flat when opened. Spiral Binding Spiral binding, also known as coil binding, is a commonly used book binding style for creating documents, reports, presentations and proposals. This binding style is known by a number of names including spiral coil, color coil, colorcoil, ez-coil, plastic coil, spiral binding, plastikoil and coilbind. Documents bound with helical coil (usually called spiral coil) can open flat on a desk or table and offer 360 degree rotation for easy note taking. This binding style is durable and is often used for documents that need to be mailed. Spiral coil binding spines are also available in more colors and sizes than other binding styles. Rhythm flipbooks to make a variety of different rhythm patterns quickly without lots of flash cards. Bind your own Above: Fully bound so only the covers are accessible, Lay Flat Perfect binding mediascopeinc.wordpress.com A variation of traditional perfect binding is called Lay Flat binding The cover is glued only to the sides of the spine so that a perfect bound book can lay flat when open. A strip of gauze is glued to the spine edge of the book block to hold the signatures or pages together. This allows the book block to “float” over the spine and lay flat when opened. In traditional perfect binding, the cover is actually glued to the spine of the book which means the book will not open as far as a lay flat book. Japanese Stab Binding This technique is ideal for binding single sheets of paper in soft covers and can be used for diaries, class notes, phone messages, recipes, and school or business reports. Most types of papers-handmade, commercial or tracing papers, even acetate can be used for Japanese stab binding. If the book will contain writing, the paper must be smooth. Inexpensive photocopy paper is also fine for text pages, and has the added benefit of being readily available and cut to a standard size. Cutting is not required for this technique, which makes it suitable for both young and beginner bookbinders. 'Cuts' (2010) Handmade Japanese stab bind book. eleanorhullock.blogspot.co.uk Coptic Binding Perspex book cover, hand bound Einar Guðmundsson - 0.01% source 'Master Conclusion Book Design' Useful Links: www.printhouse.co.uk

Following one of our most popular posts Top 10 Coptic Stitch Binding Tutorials on the Internet we have decided to do a post on the top 15 of the best Japanese Stab Binding instructions and tutorials we could find on the web (also known as the Traditional Chinese Binding Method though there are noticeable differences between the two). On this page you’ll also find a collection of video tutorials and many Japanese stab binding related resources. We hope it serves as a good resource for some of you out there. Our other tutorial collections: Top 10 Coptic Stitch Binding Tutorials Top 10 Secret Belgian Binding Tutorials Top 10 Long Stitch Bookbinding Tutorials Top 10 Endband Tutorials Top 10 Box Making Tutorials For those looking for a little background info on the Japanese Stab Binding Technique: Japanese Stab Binding – Tortoise Stitch by Ffion, mindflight.me The method of stab binding a paper together has been around since the conception of the book some 2000 years back and was primarily used in China, Japan and other Asian countries. Even today it remains the binding of choice of many Asian countries due to its simplicity, effectiveness and cost. There is also the added benefit of being able to bind the book with ease after the content has been written; this is due to the fact that single sheets are used for the binding and no folding of the paper is required. This is an important factor to consider when choosing an appropriate binding method. In the modern world, Japanese stab binding is perfect for group projects where people submit their own work. No glues are used in the process of making a stab bound book and whilst the traditional method speaks only of using soft materials for the front and back covers the stab bound process does lend itself well to modifications and variations. It is possible to use hard covers with the integration of a flexible cloth hinge near where the book is bound. Good results can be had using this technique but it is a little more complex and perhaps not overly suitable for the beginner. More information on the history of Japanese Stab Binding. #1 Japanese 4-Hole Binding (Yotsume Toji) (Soft Cover) – Basic A classic 4-hole Japanese binding tutorial by Grace Bonney @ Design Sponge. A good little tutorial of the basic stab binding technique with many photographs documenting the whole process. No special equipment needed. View Tutorial on Design Sponge Tutorial Contents Intro Tools Materials Stitching Patterns & Techniques Additional Resources #2 Hardcover, Hinged Japanese Stab Binding Tutorial, Great Photos – Intermediate Big thanks to Caroline @ Coloresque for putting together this great tutorial on a hinged Japanese stab binding with stiff cover boards, in this case, made with cardboard. Detailed photographs document the entire process. View Tutorial on Coloresque Tutorial Contents Equipment list Cutting the boards to size Decorating the boards Covering the insides of the boards Cutting the paper to size Punching the holes Sewing You’re Finished! #3 Advanced Japanese Stab Bound Journal by Kris @ howdidyoumakethis.com Kris Degraeve has put together a fantastic hinged Japanese Style Stab Bound book tutorial on howdidyoumakethis.com. Using boards, decorative covering paper, clamps and a drill to make beautiful books suitable for any size. Perhaps one of the most comprehensive Japanese Stab Binding tutorials on the internet. Great stuff! View tutorial on How Do You Make This Tutorial Contents Supplies and Equipment Cutting the board and cover papers Cutting and fraying hinge material (optional) Pasting board to cover material Folding cover material over edges and corners Gluing endsheets Cutting down your book block Clamping and Drilling the book stack Stitching together and tying off (take a break) Watch Our Video Playlist Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get access to HD videos of hundreds of Book Binding tutorials and reviews! #4 Soft Cover Japanese Stab Binding (Pic-tutorial) – beginner A very basic, but excellently documented, Japanese Stab Binding tutorial. Suitable for the beginners out there. This is a soft cover tutorial with a traditional binding (one that you’ll see all over Japan). Has a great intro on how to identify paper grain in your paper before starting. View tutorial on Crafts @ Tuts Plus #5 Portrait Party Booklet Sewing Demonstration: Japanese Stab Binding – beginner An interesting video tutorial on how to make a Japanese stab bound book from start to finish. The accompanying write up also provides some good information about the usage and suitability of the stab bound book over other binding methods. Watch tutorial and read notes on http://rozwoundup.typepad.com/ Get the Equipment You Need to do the Job Properly! (Click image for more product details) Xacto Knife Set Silk Thread Curved Needles Leather Punch See More Related Materials & Equipment #6 Japanese Stab Binding Designs (Props to Becca a very good resource) If you’re looking to spice up your stitching designs then look no further. On her site, Becca, has put together the most comprehensive collection of different stitching designs with accompanying hole patterns, sewing patterns and written instructions. Probably around 50 stitching patterns to date. View stitching designs on Becca Making Faces #7 Hemp Leaf (Japanese Stab Binding – Asa-No-Ha Toji) Design Stitching Guide An interesting online hemp leaf binding spacing calculator and instructional diagram. Great for beginners and advanced bookbinders alike. View Stab Tutorial here on Amphian.com #8 Tortoise Shell Stitching Pattern for Japanese Stab Binding – Beginner A very basic Japanese stab binding tutorial with links to a couple of other tutorials. Suitable for beginners. View tutorial on lbforgues.blogspot.co.uk here #9 Hard Backed, Hinged Japanese Stab Binding (PDF) – Intermediate A great printable PDF document of how to make a hinged Japanese stab bound book by Bley Hack. View Tutorial on Vintage Indie #10 Simple Stab Stitching Tutorial – Basic Another very basic Japanese stab bound bookbinding tutorial suitable for beginners. View tutorial on Louche Lab #11 Japanese Stab Bound Sandwich – For the Hungry What about a stab-bound sandwich? Well, if you thought you’d seen it all on the internet, you’re wrong… a tasty tutorial! View Tutorial at West Dean Conservation #12 Japanese Stab Binding Tutorials and Stitching Diagrams on Pinterest If you’re in need of some inspiration for your stab binding projects then you might want to check out the ‘pins’ on Pinterest! A hand picked collection of some unique, weird, wacky and beautiful looking books. Some are simply photographs, others are links to other Japanese stab binding tutorials. You can also find our own Pinterest! channel here. View more Tutorials and Photos on Pinterest! #13 – 4 Japanese Stab Binding Videos on Vimeo – Intermediate A number of Japanese stab binding videos which you can’t find on YouTube. A good introduction to the following common stitching patterns: Japanese Stab Binding 4-hole Japanese Stab Binding Heapleaf Japanese Stab Binding Noble Stitch Japanese Stab Binding Tortoise Stitch …& how to tie off View Japanese Stab Binding Videos on Rose Newton’s Site Here. #14 Japanese Stab Binding – Printable PDF instructions The writers at Lineco have done a fantastic job at creating a printable Japanese stab bound brochure. Hand-drawn diagrams and clear explanations makes this a perfect hand-out at the end of any bookbinding classes. Download PDF from Lineco HERE #15 Quick and Messy Japanese Stab Binding (PDF) The last resource in our list of best stab binding tutorials. This is a ‘Quick and Messy guide to Japanese Stab Binding’, great for all those looking for all instructions on one page. View PDF from Melissa Esplin HERE Additional Resources The Theory of Japanese Stab Binding by Becca Making Faces Traditional Chinese Bookbinding Japanese Stab Binding PDF (2 page printout) Japanese Side Stitch Japanese Stab Binding on Making Mini Scrapbooks Japanese Stab Binding (Book Scan) Further reading Japanese binding is one of many methods of non-adhesive binding. Keith A. Smith is an author well-known for his non-adhesive bindings tutorials. We would highly recommend that you have at least one of his books in your collection: Keith A. Smith, Non-Adhesive Binding, Vol. 1: Books without Paste or Glue Keith A. Smith, Non-Adhesive Binding, Vol. 2: 1- 2- & 3-Section Sewings Keith A. Smith, Non Adhesive Binding, Vol. 3: Exposed Spine Sewings Keith A. Smith, Non-Adhesive Binding, Vol. 4: Smith’s Sewing Single Sheets Keith A. Smith, Books without Paste or Glue Please Support us on Patreon! The minimum level of contribution is only $1 per month. 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Perfect Binding formaxprinting.com Perfect Binding is a widely used soft cover book binding method. With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong yet flexible thermal glue. The other three sides of the book are then trimmed as needed to give them clean “perfect” edges. The many soft cover books that you see on the shelves at bookstores are good examples of perfect bound books. They have a square, printed spine and the cover is usually made from paper or cardstock that is heavier than the interior pages. Plus, the cover is often clear coated to provide durability and improve appearance. In addition to authors, businesses and organizations use the perfect binding method on a variety of printing projects because of its professional appearance and relatively low cost. Perfect binding is commonly used for annual and corporate reports, manuals, catalogs and thicker product brochures. Benefits of Perfect Binding The primary benefits of perfect bound books are that they look professional and offer visual appeal, are less expensive to produce than hardcover books, and they stack well. Also, the square spinal edge formed by the perfect binding method allows for the book’s title or other information to be printed on the spine…something the saddle stitch and spiral binding methods do not offer. In addition, perfect bound books can be printed in Short Runs and are a great candidate for On Demand Printing. This provides tremendous benefits to book authors as well as cost-conscious businesses and organizations. PUR Binding wood-mitchell.co.uk The fundamental difference between the two types of binding is the adhesive used in the process. Perfect binding uses ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) adhesives whereas PUR uses polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives. Put simply, the binding really only differs by way of the type of glue used. It is the properties of each type of adhesive, however, which is important in determining which is suitable. A key reason PUR adhesive is often the preferred choice is due to its excellent flexibility and ‘lay-flat’ qualities. The benefits here are two fold. Firstly, due to PUR requiring a smaller layer of adhesive when compared to perfect binding, it allows even the thinnest of books (a minimum of 3mm is still recommended) to maintain a square and rigid spine. Secondly, when applied to standard thickness, PUR glue affords considerably more flexibility and pliability than EVA, which allows books to demonstrate lie flat characteristics. This in turn minimises any spine cracking when the finished product is ‘flattened’ out for reading. Source source Wire Binding Wire binding is one of the most popular commercial book binding methods used in North America and is known by a number of different names including twin loop wire, Wire-o, double loop wire, double-o, ring wire and wirebind. With this binding method, users insert their punched pages onto a "C" shaped spine and then use a wire closer to squeeze the spine until it is round. Documents that are bound with wire binding will open completely flat on a desk and allow for 360 degree rotation of bound pages. Wire-O Binding Semi-exposed Wire-o binding Reversed/concealed wire-o Source 9/16" Black Spiral-O 19 Loop Wire Binding Combs - 102pk. Spiral-O 19 Loop Wire Spines are designed to work with any 19-ring plastic binding system that will accept Wire Bindings. These wires are designed specifically for use with older Ibico Ibimaster binding systems that included a comb binding punch along with a wire closer. - link Wire binding machine Saddle Stitching en.wikibooks.org A saddle stitch is appropriate for small booklets and, in general, for volumes with only a few pages. Most magazines that are not glued are saddle stitched: that is, they are held together by staples that run through the gutter. Once the pages are aligned and in the right order, this type of binding is quite straightforward. Staplers with extremely long jaws, designed specifically for saddle stitching, are available in office supply stores. Some photocopiers produce saddle-stitched volumes automatically. If neither of these options is readily available, an improvised saddle stitch can be accomplished by using an ordinary stapler in "tacking" mode. This usually requires swinging the anvil away from the bottom, or detaching the lower jaw of the stapler. The working surface should be reasonably soft and durable, such as carpeting or a cork board. Staples can be driven through the centerline of the pages to be bound, and then bent down individually using the cap of a pen. Saddle stitching can also be done to the individual codex, using a needle and thread, as part of the process of binding them together into a larger book. Source Plastic Comb Binding desktoppub.about.com similar to wire spiral binding, comb binding is a method of securing loose printed pages using a piece of plastic with "teeth" (the comb) that fit into rectangular holes in the paper. The combs come in different colors and widths to accommodate small and large numbers of pages. Documents can be bound with or without covers. The binding allows books to lay flat when opened. Spiral Binding Spiral binding, also known as coil binding, is a commonly used book binding style for creating documents, reports, presentations and proposals. This binding style is known by a number of names including spiral coil, color coil, colorcoil, ez-coil, plastic coil, spiral binding, plastikoil and coilbind. Documents bound with helical coil (usually called spiral coil) can open flat on a desk or table and offer 360 degree rotation for easy note taking. This binding style is durable and is often used for documents that need to be mailed. Spiral coil binding spines are also available in more colors and sizes than other binding styles. Rhythm flipbooks to make a variety of different rhythm patterns quickly without lots of flash cards. Bind your own Above: Fully bound so only the covers are accessible, Lay Flat Perfect binding mediascopeinc.wordpress.com A variation of traditional perfect binding is called Lay Flat binding The cover is glued only to the sides of the spine so that a perfect bound book can lay flat when open. A strip of gauze is glued to the spine edge of the book block to hold the signatures or pages together. This allows the book block to “float” over the spine and lay flat when opened. In traditional perfect binding, the cover is actually glued to the spine of the book which means the book will not open as far as a lay flat book. Japanese Stab Binding This technique is ideal for binding single sheets of paper in soft covers and can be used for diaries, class notes, phone messages, recipes, and school or business reports. Most types of papers-handmade, commercial or tracing papers, even acetate can be used for Japanese stab binding. If the book will contain writing, the paper must be smooth. Inexpensive photocopy paper is also fine for text pages, and has the added benefit of being readily available and cut to a standard size. Cutting is not required for this technique, which makes it suitable for both young and beginner bookbinders. 'Cuts' (2010) Handmade Japanese stab bind book. eleanorhullock.blogspot.co.uk Coptic Binding Perspex book cover, hand bound Einar Guðmundsson - 0.01% source 'Master Conclusion Book Design' Useful Links: www.printhouse.co.uk

Perfect Binding formaxprinting.com Perfect Binding is a widely used soft cover book binding method. With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong yet flexible thermal glue. The other three sides of the book are then trimmed as needed to give them clean “perfect” edges. The many soft cover books that you see on the shelves at bookstores are good examples of perfect bound books. They have a square, printed spine and the cover is usually made from paper or cardstock that is heavier than the interior pages. Plus, the cover is often clear coated to provide durability and improve appearance. In addition to authors, businesses and organizations use the perfect binding method on a variety of printing projects because of its professional appearance and relatively low cost. Perfect binding is commonly used for annual and corporate reports, manuals, catalogs and thicker product brochures. Benefits of Perfect Binding The primary benefits of perfect bound books are that they look professional and offer visual appeal, are less expensive to produce than hardcover books, and they stack well. Also, the square spinal edge formed by the perfect binding method allows for the book’s title or other information to be printed on the spine…something the saddle stitch and spiral binding methods do not offer. In addition, perfect bound books can be printed in Short Runs and are a great candidate for On Demand Printing. This provides tremendous benefits to book authors as well as cost-conscious businesses and organizations. PUR Binding wood-mitchell.co.uk The fundamental difference between the two types of binding is the adhesive used in the process. Perfect binding uses ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) adhesives whereas PUR uses polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives. Put simply, the binding really only differs by way of the type of glue used. It is the properties of each type of adhesive, however, which is important in determining which is suitable. A key reason PUR adhesive is often the preferred choice is due to its excellent flexibility and ‘lay-flat’ qualities. The benefits here are two fold. Firstly, due to PUR requiring a smaller layer of adhesive when compared to perfect binding, it allows even the thinnest of books (a minimum of 3mm is still recommended) to maintain a square and rigid spine. Secondly, when applied to standard thickness, PUR glue affords considerably more flexibility and pliability than EVA, which allows books to demonstrate lie flat characteristics. This in turn minimises any spine cracking when the finished product is ‘flattened’ out for reading. Source source Wire Binding Wire binding is one of the most popular commercial book binding methods used in North America and is known by a number of different names including twin loop wire, Wire-o, double loop wire, double-o, ring wire and wirebind. With this binding method, users insert their punched pages onto a "C" shaped spine and then use a wire closer to squeeze the spine until it is round. Documents that are bound with wire binding will open completely flat on a desk and allow for 360 degree rotation of bound pages. Wire-O Binding Semi-exposed Wire-o binding Reversed/concealed wire-o Source 9/16" Black Spiral-O 19 Loop Wire Binding Combs - 102pk. Spiral-O 19 Loop Wire Spines are designed to work with any 19-ring plastic binding system that will accept Wire Bindings. These wires are designed specifically for use with older Ibico Ibimaster binding systems that included a comb binding punch along with a wire closer. - link Wire binding machine Saddle Stitching en.wikibooks.org A saddle stitch is appropriate for small booklets and, in general, for volumes with only a few pages. Most magazines that are not glued are saddle stitched: that is, they are held together by staples that run through the gutter. Once the pages are aligned and in the right order, this type of binding is quite straightforward. Staplers with extremely long jaws, designed specifically for saddle stitching, are available in office supply stores. Some photocopiers produce saddle-stitched volumes automatically. If neither of these options is readily available, an improvised saddle stitch can be accomplished by using an ordinary stapler in "tacking" mode. This usually requires swinging the anvil away from the bottom, or detaching the lower jaw of the stapler. The working surface should be reasonably soft and durable, such as carpeting or a cork board. Staples can be driven through the centerline of the pages to be bound, and then bent down individually using the cap of a pen. Saddle stitching can also be done to the individual codex, using a needle and thread, as part of the process of binding them together into a larger book. Source Plastic Comb Binding desktoppub.about.com similar to wire spiral binding, comb binding is a method of securing loose printed pages using a piece of plastic with "teeth" (the comb) that fit into rectangular holes in the paper. The combs come in different colors and widths to accommodate small and large numbers of pages. Documents can be bound with or without covers. The binding allows books to lay flat when opened. Spiral Binding Spiral binding, also known as coil binding, is a commonly used book binding style for creating documents, reports, presentations and proposals. This binding style is known by a number of names including spiral coil, color coil, colorcoil, ez-coil, plastic coil, spiral binding, plastikoil and coilbind. Documents bound with helical coil (usually called spiral coil) can open flat on a desk or table and offer 360 degree rotation for easy note taking. This binding style is durable and is often used for documents that need to be mailed. Spiral coil binding spines are also available in more colors and sizes than other binding styles. Rhythm flipbooks to make a variety of different rhythm patterns quickly without lots of flash cards. Bind your own Above: Fully bound so only the covers are accessible, Lay Flat Perfect binding mediascopeinc.wordpress.com A variation of traditional perfect binding is called Lay Flat binding The cover is glued only to the sides of the spine so that a perfect bound book can lay flat when open. A strip of gauze is glued to the spine edge of the book block to hold the signatures or pages together. This allows the book block to “float” over the spine and lay flat when opened. In traditional perfect binding, the cover is actually glued to the spine of the book which means the book will not open as far as a lay flat book. Japanese Stab Binding This technique is ideal for binding single sheets of paper in soft covers and can be used for diaries, class notes, phone messages, recipes, and school or business reports. Most types of papers-handmade, commercial or tracing papers, even acetate can be used for Japanese stab binding. If the book will contain writing, the paper must be smooth. Inexpensive photocopy paper is also fine for text pages, and has the added benefit of being readily available and cut to a standard size. Cutting is not required for this technique, which makes it suitable for both young and beginner bookbinders. 'Cuts' (2010) Handmade Japanese stab bind book. eleanorhullock.blogspot.co.uk Coptic Binding Perspex book cover, hand bound Einar Guðmundsson - 0.01% source 'Master Conclusion Book Design' Useful Links: www.printhouse.co.uk

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MOON PHASES FLIP BOOK *Digital Download* A flip book is a small book with a series of images that gradually change from one page to the next. As the pages are flipped, the images are viewed in quick succession and appear to be moving. Bring the phases of the moon to life with this simple animation project. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print the moon phases flip book on regular copier paper. You can print on thicker paper if you choose but that will depend on the binding method you choose (see step 4 below). 2. Cut out each of the 30 cards along the guide lines. 3. Stack the cards in order from 1-30, taking care the pages are placed as evenly as possible on the right side of your book. This will ensure your books flips smoothly. 4. Bind your book using a stapler, binder clip or brads. If you choose to use a thicker paper or card stock for you book, a stapler may not be able to punch through all the pages. In that case, you can use a binder clip or two brads. If you choose to use brads, you'll need to hole punch each page before inserting the brads. 5. Flip your book and enjoy the Phases of the Moon animation you've created! Enjoy! Please Note: These are digital files that you will be able to download yourself after purchase. Here is a helpful article with instructions on how to download your digital files: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949 TERMS OF USE Please keep in mind that these files are meant for personal or individual classroom use only. You are not permitted to alter, sell, share or redistribute these links, files or printed materials in any way. Feel free to print them over and over again to use in your home or individual classroom! You are not permitted to share the download or allow other people to make copies of the printed product. A violation of these terms is considered an infringement of my rights under 17 USC §101, et seq. and you could be liable for statutory damages as high as $100,000. Further, such copyright infringement is a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and International Copyright Law. https://www.copyright.gov/title17/