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I got to bind my own published book! This was a goal from the very beginning. It's a huge honour that I got to do this. I will be making a handful more copies for sale in the summer, so if you want one, make sure you're on my newsletter to get notified.
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Hot foil machine review video: https://youtu.be/rIzlFfLHOUA
Hot foil stamping machine: https://amzn.to/4b8oVJw (it's not my exact model but I wish I got this one)
Foil for bookbinding: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1058219177/hot-stamp-stamping-foil-3-inches-x-95 (thanks to creakyspinebindery for the rec on Discord)
Book cloth: https://bookcraftsupply.com
Seeroro, illustrator and mural artist: https://www.instagram.com/seeroro_/
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⟡ My book Handmade Books at Home is out now ⟡
https://www.bittermelonbindery.com/handmade-books-at-home
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Filming Equipment
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with Canon 24-105mm F/4 lens
Editing Software
DaVinci Resolve Studio https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
FAQ
✦ What tools and materials do you use? https://youtu.be/98SdMoq4kcc
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands
✦ How do you make your book cloth? https://youtu.be/bDWSCmMK5bw
✦ Where do you get dot grid writing paper? https://youtu.be/kvyCW5GygIM
✦ Where did you get your guillotine cutter? https://amzn.to/49O6VmY
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
✦ What is that laser cutter? https://www.xtool.com/?ref=IJ2xikCBlQ48HW&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer
✦ Where is your music from? I use Epidemic Sound, sign up for a 30-day free trial here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/asrshm
✦ What is your dog's name? Lucy 🐕
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