Today we're bookbinding a mystical leatherbound grimoire!
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PARTS USED:
- Real leather, black sheepskin leather 0.4mm thick
- 96 sheets A3 sized sketchbook paper (110 gsm)
- 2 sheets A3 black paper as end sheets (140 gsm)
- Waxed thread: https://bit.ly/2O9ZFJb
- Hemp / jute cord for stitching: https://bit.ly/2x4iYw2
- Brass corner decorations: https://bit.ly/2O6itsD
- Corner protectors: http://bit.ly/2J7xrgm
- Leather cord for headbands: https://bit.ly/2QljtdY
- Embroidery thread for headbands: https://bit.ly/2MmksXY
- Brass buckles: https://bit.ly/2E90hc8
- Large amethyst stone: http://bit.ly/2J6hE1b
- Oval filigree: http://bit.ly/2J8twzD
- Satin ribbon markers: http://bit.ly/2J96HMs
- Linen cloth for burnishing and covering the spine
- Leather dye
- Greaseproof parchment paper
- 3 mm wood fiberboard covers

TOOLS:
- Basic leather crafting kit:https://bit.ly/2x2SpXY
- Leather stitching kit: https://bit.ly/2N7T1Xq
- Awl: https://bit.ly/2O7o2qH
- Swivel knife: https://bit.ly/2oWPBIg
- Leather hole punch: https://bit.ly/2N46uPN
- Leather cap rivet set: https://bit.ly/2x2faMt
- Mallet: https://bit.ly/2O7vBhh
- Bone folder:https://bit.ly/2N49yLW
- Small spray bottle for coffee staining: https://bit.ly/2oYHTgS
- Coping saw
- Book press
- Stitching jig (or a suitable chair)
- White PVA glue (wood glue)
- Contact glue
- Thick needle
- Scissors & x-acto knife
- Stapler & hammer
- Wax for leather

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MUSIC:
EpidemicSound

Today we're making a DIY huge, heavy, leatherbound grimoire - using real leather and traditional bookbinding techniques. By adding a large amethyst stone to the cover, sewing headbands and carving patterns with gold leaf, it really ends up looking like an "ancient", mystical fantasy book!

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