This part of the show includes adding in another signature of book to the binding. In this lesson we will customize the binding apparatus. Craft the middle insert. Show how additional inserts can be added to the book. As well as bind the middlest insert into our book.

>BINDING

There is more than one way to add in binding for the middle inserts.

One way is to simply use twine that is thread in the middle and tie in the insert.

The way shown for this class will utilize an elastic cord.

-Customized Cord

Measure elastic cord out to about 24 inches

On a craft mat, spray cord with Distress Spray Stain in desired color (using Rusty Hinge for this project.

(As an option put the cord in a plastic bag, spray Stain in the bag, move around with fingers on the outside to avoid coloring hands)

Allow to dry or dry with a heat tool (if not dry it will leave stain on fingers and paper)

Ribbon 101 video tutorial mentioned in class is HERE

>ADDING BINDING TO SPINE 

Mark the top of the inside spine at ¼ in all the way across the spine

Repeat at the bottom edge of spine

Make a mark at the middle top and the middle bottom and punch a hole

Thread dried elastic cord from the outside of the spine to the inside and tie in a not so it is snug inside the book

Middle Inserts will now slip under the elastic cord

Add additional holes in front of the center and behind if desired 

>CREATE INSERT PAGES

***NOTE:

Ladies...I did in fact mis calculate this. If you do indeed cut and score as I instructed, the front page will be 1/4 too wide. Augment as you would like, however you can always cut off another 1/4 inch from the right side of the front. Yikes. I am so very sorry!

Gather papers for the cover, a couple of papers for the inside, Mixed Media paper + page protector if desired

Cover: 

Trim paper to 7 ¼ tall and 11 ½  inches wide.

Score on long edge at 5 ¾

Move paper over ¼ in to score at 6 inch

Fold along scores and set aside

Page 1

Trim paper to 7 ¼ tall and 11 wide

Fold in half or score at 5 ½ 

Slip inside cover

Page 2,3:

Repeat page 1

Add in the pocket page

Then the vellum page

Adhere Mixed Media paper to the cut away sides of pattern paper

NOTE: you may want to wait to do this until after the Mixed Media portion of the class