How can I learn to bind books ?
Binding books is a very easy and satisfying experience. You can compile any new projects and restore damaged ones. There are several ways of bookbinding, which require different kind of tools and materials. You can learn from reading books about book binding or from advanced programs about binding and taking care of volumes. Bookbinding depends on the skills you want to achieve.
You might consider some basic terms such as folio and codex. A folio is a big book that has large sheets of papers, while a codex is a single volume of larger work. You also need to know the printing techniques like imposition, a process used on the press in arranging pages for a well-organized binding.
If you want to know the basics, like binding simple projects or repairing damaged books, try using instructional books about bookbinding. It will give you all the necessary information and techniques in bookbinding. You can also explore art books to see if you might be interested in a more advance bookbinding method.
You can enhance your skills in bookbinding by attending classes and advanced programs. Many art schools offer bookbinding classes. It will give you a chance to work in a studio with access to high quality materials and tools for your work. You will also learn how to handle sensitive materials such as vellum, a thin animal skin used for valuable texts. The skills you will learn is very much in demand and marketable, museums and libraries worldwide are looking for bookbinders.
July 26th, 2008 at 5:42 am
I agree. Hands on tutourials is the only way to learn the art of bookbinding.