Today we're bookbinding a mystical leatherbound grimoire!
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PARTS USED:
Real leather, black sheepskin leather 0.4mm thick
96 sheets A3 sized sketchbook paper (110 gsm)
2 sheets A3 black paper as end sheets (140 gsm)
Waxed thread: https://bit.ly/2O9ZFJb
Hemp / jute cord for stitching: https://bit.ly/2x4iYw2
Brass corner decorations: https://bit.ly/2O6itsD
Corner protectors: http://bit.ly/2J7xrgm
Leather cord for headbands: https://bit.ly/2QljtdY
Embroidery thread for headbands: https://bit.ly/2MmksXY
Brass buckles: https://bit.ly/2E90hc8
Large amethyst stone: http://bit.ly/2J6hE1b
Oval filigree: http://bit.ly/2J8twzD
Satin ribbon markers: http://bit.ly/2J96HMs
Linen cloth for burnishing and covering the spine
Leather dye
Greaseproof parchment paper
3 mm wood fiberboard covers

TOOLS:
Basic leather crafting kit:https://bit.ly/2x2SpXY
Leather stitching kit: https://bit.ly/2N7T1Xq
Awl: https://bit.ly/2O7o2qH
Swivel knife: https://bit.ly/2oWPBIg
Leather hole punch: https://bit.ly/2N46uPN
Leather cap rivet set: https://bit.ly/2x2faMt
Mallet: https://bit.ly/2O7vBhh
Bone folder:https://bit.ly/2N49yLW
Small spray bottle for coffee staining: https://bit.ly/2oYHTgS
Coping saw
Book press
Stitching jig (or a suitable chair)
White PVA glue (wood glue)
Contact glue
Thick needle
Scissors & x-acto knife
Stapler & hammer
Wax for leather

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MUSIC:
EpidemicSound

Today we're making a DIY huge, heavy, leatherbound grimoire - using real leather and traditional bookbinding techniques. By adding a large amethyst stone to the cover, sewing headbands and carving patterns with gold leaf, it really ends up looking like an "ancient", mystical fantasy book!

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