The first step to making almost any book is creating the textblock.
This is part 1.
Part 2 of creating a textblock can be seen here:
https://youtu.be/dBk2LA_Ofso
Instructions in Part 2 include adding endpapers, reinforcing the spine with mull, adding head and tailbands, adding a ribbon bookmark and a liner for the spine. Video concludes with the textblock being used to create a wrapped journal.
Here is a great source for the bookboard, or binder's board, mentioned in the video. You can get it in several different thicknesses.
https://amzn.to/30v1E0S
Also a great source for PVA adhesive:
https://amzn.to/2YBzkrU
And a source for Super (also called Mull)
https://amzn.to/2Q8UzhQ
And, last but not least, a source for a wonderful text-weight paper that is great for bookmaking. You'll want Rives Lightweight, the 115 gsm paper.
https://amzn.to/2QeIasF
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