Everyone loves miniatures... especially books... they help us escape to a tiny, magical world!
Mini books are just as captivating as real ones... they promise secrets and magic as we open their covers and turn their tiny pages. Medieval volumes possess an even greater charm, as they hark back to an ancient time ๐๐
My tiny Medieval books are completely functional... they have rounded spines, antique covers & end papers, double sided illuminated pages and gilded edges!
In this DIY video tutorial with FREE printables, I show the steps of basic bookbinding / bookmaking.
This is Part 1 of 3 of how to create miniature Medieval books / manuscripts (in 1:12 scale).
Medieval miniature books / DIY mini books / How to make miniature books
Video Timestamps โ
0:58 Printing instructions for free printables
2:07 Cut printables with a paper trimmer
4:07 Create book cover fold lines and rounded spine
5:42 Make Medieval text blocks
7:05 Paint book cover edges with paint
8:26 Create a rounded book spine
9:44 Gild the book page edges
11:19 Separate the book pages after gilding
12:27 Furry blooper!
12:40 Apply the end papers and text blocks
16:59 Trim the book edges
17:47 Final touch up with paint
Below are the links to the book printables, helping you to create a set of 18 miniature books
Get your Free Mini Book Covers & Mini End Papers, as well as the Book Pages HERE:
https://ladyminiac.com/product/medieval-mini-book-pages/
Supplies ๐๐จ๐
Disclosure: This post and video contain affiliate links. If you visit Amazon and make a purchase via one of my links, Lady Miniac will earn a small commission (without affecting the price that you pay for the product).
Cardstock 65lb/176gsm - https://amzn.to/33j2fc9
Printer A4 Copy Paper - https://amzn.to/3j5A2e9
Aerosol Clear Lacquer (Gloss) - https://amzn.to/3txg8uH
All Purpose Craft Glue - https://amzn.to/3al7Xh0
Brown Acrylic Craft Paint - https://amzn.to/3hdcjIt
Metallic Gold Acrylic Craft Paint - https://amzn.to/3o3DJBT
Metallic Gold Wax โ https://amzn.to/3lXNHEN
3.2mm Plastic Half Round Strip - (for UK)
https://arcanesceneryandmodels.co.uk/shop/evergreen-strip-styrene-white-half-round-125-244/
OR (for USA)
https://evergreenscalemodels.com/products/244-125-3-2mm-opaque-white-polystyrene-half-round
Tools ๐๐๐จโ
Paper Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3tyffCf
Metal Ruler - https://amzn.to/33qtSNj
Ball Point / Embossing Stylus - https://amzn.to/3hbQ0mD
Bamboo Skewer - https://amzn.to/3hekiFm
Small Binder Clips (25mm) - https://amzn.to/3uxrQH6
Small Flat Bristle Paint Brush - https://amzn.to/2R4aCCs
Small Round Bristle Paint Brush - https://amzn.to/3ewguNS
Pen / Pencil
Side Wire Cutters - https://amzn.to/3hdho3J
Nail Emery Board - https://amzn.to/2RB77U4
Multipurpose Sewing Clips - https://amzn.to/2R6Xk8f
Straight Fine Tip Tweezer - https://amzn.to/3extKSp
Micro Tipped Scissors - https://amzn.to/3bgZF7I
1-2-3 Blocks (Weights) - https://amzn.to/2R9EVro
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