✨ Ever wanted to turn a paperback into a gorgeous hardcover without fancy machines or spending a fortune? Well, you’re in for a ride! In this video, I’m attempting to make a faux leather hardcover from scratch—and, spoiler alert, I made a lot of mistakes along the way. So instead of a perfect tutorial, consider this a "What NOT to do" guide (you're welcome!).
🎞️ Other videos of the series :
DIY Sprayed edges with foil pattern : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omuKMIVDnZ4&list=LL
How I designed my covers : https://youtu.be/PNRuuxLs96E
🎨 Materials You’ll Need:
- The book(s) you want to customise
- Cardboard - https://amzn.to/3Xow6sQ -- get this one instead (it's 1.7mm thick)
- A cutter and metal ruler
- Glue - https://amzn.to/4ihr0qe -- get this one instead
- A flat brush to apply the glue
- Paper
- Faux leather - https://amzn.to/3F0yn7f
- A ribbon
- A pendant for the bookmark - https://amzn.to/3XoNH3W
- attachment for the ribbon - https://amzn.to/41nNvCZ
- Rope or thread (not too thick, as it is for the headbands)
- A book press - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSd5TY350n4
💬 Comment below: Ever tried making your own hardcover? Any brilliant mistakes you’ve made that I should know about before I try this again? 😅
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📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - material
02:22 - measure and cut
04:26 - create the structure
06:09 - glue the fabric
08:12 -bookmarks
09:18 - headbands
10:09 - attach the cover
11:52 - Final result
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