I’ve had a lot of interest in my bookmaking hobby so I figured I’d share an easy guide on how to get started! Like most hobbies there’s a small upfront investment to gather all of your supplies and materials. Fortunately, bookmaking is a relatively affordable hobby so there’s not too much that you have to […]
Artist and psychotherapist Johan Deckmann transforms antique book covers into satirical self-help titles
An easy step-by-step tutorial on how to cover a book with paper. Bonus - you can stamp the spines for a decorative look!
20/15 cm Felt cover with bookmark
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DIY Carry-On Fabric Book Cover Free Sewing Pattern + Video
Artist and psychotherapist Johan Deckmann transforms antique book covers into satirical self-help titles
Last Sunday morning I was trying out different ways of folding 11″ x 17″ paper to make a folded book cover. When the structure that I’ve drawn out in the document above …
42 Awesome Bookbinding Signature Designs and Stitching Ideas to get your creative juices flowing... Enjoy!
Good morning, everyone! Another month has passed, so it is time for a tutorial…and it is a special one, indeed 🙂 This month, I decided to break out the paints, sprays and metal to transform a boring old gardening book into a scrumptious steampunk book. Here’s a look at the finished product: I did a[Read More]
quilted cover for a hand-bound book
Artist and psychotherapist Johan Deckmann transforms antique book covers into satirical self-help titles
This order was a custom design that I made for my daughter and then I made one in sketchbook cover format for myself! When I get an order for a custom cover I ask the customer what they are looking for. I then design an initial cover idea. I’ll send a digital proof and the customer provides feedback. I make changes and repeat the process until we have something that the customer LOVES. I then cut and engrave the leather, dye it, stitch (by hand), finish the edges and protect it. This listing holds a standard size paperback book or a 4-5x6-7 inch sized journal or sketchbook. If I don't offer your size I have a listing for custom sizes! I make my own patterns. Your choice of graphics and/or text on the front. Vegetable tanned leather hand your choice of colour with waxed black stitching.
