I use the shur-line regular painters rollers, Take a look at my Glue and Roller Basics video, all is explained there. Shur-line also makes a sponge roller that may have a better handle, I hate the ergonomic handle on their small regular rollers, switch handles from the sponge to the regular nap roller and you'll be fine.
I took a bookmaking class this past semester. These are awesome videos. I was taught using a brush to apply the adhesive which always bled through (I used fabric), but using a roller to apply it makes so much sense. Is your roller a sponge type or is it a paint roller with a nap?
Once again you've made something beautiful. Nicely photographed too. (Tip: when you use the hand drill, you can add a piece of masking tape to the bit to use as a depth gauge/guide. Also, you may not wish to drill completely thru the book, but complete the holes by drilling from both sides thus avoiding fraying. Also, when completing the sewing, you can conceal the final knot by wrapping it with the needle and pulling the knot into the center of the block. Nice work.
Hi, Thanks. I know about a masking tape guide but needed to drill all through in one go. The back board, clamped in place on the book, acts as a part of the book, fraying if it occurs, happens on the unsupported side of the waste board and the book itself is drilled cleanly.On the first book I made, there were three in my order, The needle itself got really stuck in the last hole where I would have hidden the knot. The decorative knot was a finish of necessity.
I use the shur-line regular painters rollers, Take a look at my Glue and Roller Basics video, all is explained there. Shur-line also makes a sponge roller that may have a better handle, I hate the ergonomic handle on their small regular rollers, switch handles from the sponge to the regular nap roller and you'll be fine.
Ceropegia 1 month ago
I took a bookmaking class this past semester. These are awesome videos. I was taught using a brush to apply the adhesive which always bled through (I used fabric), but using a roller to apply it makes so much sense. Is your roller a sponge type or is it a paint roller with a nap?
brycimus 1 month ago
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JLHart92 2 months ago
what kind of glue are u using? :)
JLHart92 3 months ago
@JLHart92 PVA. diluted with a little water.
Ceropegia 3 months ago
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@Ceropegia thanks this help with a uni project
JLHart92 2 months ago
Excellent, as usual! I love to watch you work. :)
soulcomfort1 5 months ago
Once again you've made something beautiful. Nicely photographed too. (Tip: when you use the hand drill, you can add a piece of masking tape to the bit to use as a depth gauge/guide. Also, you may not wish to drill completely thru the book, but complete the holes by drilling from both sides thus avoiding fraying. Also, when completing the sewing, you can conceal the final knot by wrapping it with the needle and pulling the knot into the center of the block. Nice work.
irishguy13 5 months ago
@irishguy13
Hi, Thanks. I know about a masking tape guide but needed to drill all through in one go. The back board, clamped in place on the book, acts as a part of the book, fraying if it occurs, happens on the unsupported side of the waste board and the book itself is drilled cleanly.On the first book I made, there were three in my order, The needle itself got really stuck in the last hole where I would have hidden the knot. The decorative knot was a finish of necessity.
Ceropegia 5 months ago