DIY Bookcloth; Backing Fabric with Paper // Adventures in Bookbinding

This video demonstrates how to back ordinary fabric with paper so it can be used as a book covering material - #bookcloth. Two methods are demonstrated, the first using heat-set adhesive and the other using wet adhesive. These videos are only possible thanks to the support of Patreons, and if you are able, your support would be greatly appreciated.   / dasbookbinding   I understand not everyone wants to use Patreon. I also very much welcome and appreciate one-off contributions. This can be done through https://PayPal.me/dasbookbinding DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14... 00:00 Making Bookcloth; Backing Fabric with Paper 00:30 Properties of bookcloth 03:50 Backing with HeatnBond 07:05 Backing with paste 12:45 References 13:40 Shameless Patreon plug HeatnBond UltraHold https://www.thermoweb.com/collections... A good paper for backing the fabric is 20lb (75gsm) Permalife https://www.talasonline.com/Permalife... But other similar weight, or lighter, bond papers will work also. Bookcloth 1823 - 1980 by William Tomlinson and Richard Masters 1996 Bookcloth in England and America 1823 - 50 by Andrea Krupp 2008 The Making of Bookbinding Fabrics by Holliston Mills The tools and materials I use can be purchased from specialist suppliers and manufacturers in my suppliers list. If you are in Australia I have a limited range of items I supply by mail or by pickup from the bindery in Brisbane. https://dasbookbinding.com/shop/ https://dasbookbinding.com/2020/03/27... The #DASBookbinding Channel is the perfect starting point for learning #bookbinding. It covers foundation skills, simple projects, technical methods, materials and more advanced bookbinding projects. The videos are presented in a tutorial or lesson fashion, which I hope are easy to follow. The knowledge presented is based on traditional techniques which can be used to create traditional books or as a foundation to quality journalling or creative artists' books. The best way to find what you are looking for is the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide. https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14... Follow me: Blog: https://dasbookbinding.com/   / dasbookbinding   Instagram:   / schneider.darryn   Twitter:   / dasbookbinding   Facebook:   / dasbookbinding   English Closed Caption titles by Carrie Snyder. Thank you!! The music used in this video is performed by Jon Sayles. Jon has some great classical guitar music on his website, which he shares freely.