Every good book starts with a good beginning. This lesson is about crafting the binding, the spine, and the covers. Starting at the very beginning, which is always a very good place to start, watch how this comes together. This video is step by step instructions taking simple chipboard and (not so simple) paper to craft the base for this entire project.

BINDING & COVERS

See the GATHER segment for supplies needed.

Prepare the pieces that you will need:

2 6x8 chipboard covers

1 ½ x 8 chipboard spine

4 6x8 pattern paper or cardstock

2 4 ½ x 8 pieces pattern paper or cardstock for binding

Prepare all the above pieces.

Lay chipboard pieces on a gridded workspace mat so that they line up in a row like an open book: Cover 1, then the spine, then Cover 2 with ¼ inch between the pieces.

Lay 4 ½ inch paper to the inside of the book and mark on the chipboard where it will fit.

Add adhesive so that the binding will adhere to the middle of the spine piece and just a bit over the two covers.

Using a bone folder gently score inside the ¼ inch space to provide the ability for the binding to fold.

Flip chipboard over and repeat steps to adhere binding on the outside of the book just as done to the inside of the book.

At this point the covers are ready to be adhered (PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT ADD PAPER TO THE INSIDE COVER YET!!!) to the front cover, back cover, and inside the back.

Sand edges smooth.