Intermediate
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19 min 5 sec
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00:39
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03:42
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04:07
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03:01
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04:07
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03:29
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Taught by Jody Alexander
Learn how to turn sentimental or special fabric into custom book cloth for your handmade books. Jody explains which fabrics work best, and shows the traditional Japanese technique of backing fabric with washi paper to create a durable book cloth that can be used to create hardcover books and personalize your book projects.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Fabric scissors
- Craft knife
- Glue brush
- Shoe polish brush
- Ruler
- Fabric of choice (at least 50% natural fiber)
- Piece of cardboard larger than your project
- Japanese washi paper (thin paper with long fibers)
- Piece of plexi glass larger than your project
- Wheat paste
Downloads:
- Choose fabrics to use for book cloth
- Back fabric with washi paper
- Dry and cut book cloth
- An easy-to-follow lesson on how to make a custom book cloth
- 5 HD video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Jody Alexander
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Custom Book Cloth Reviews
494 users recommended this class to a friend
Christine Teague
Well-explained technique and well-filmed. Good to have in your arsenal of book craft techniques.
April 22, 2024
Maria Conti
Wow,I learned how to make book cloth in a way that seems mote authentic. Will definitely try this.
February 23, 2024
Lauretta Frost
very clear instructions. thank you!
More than 3 months ago
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