Making Tiny Books - Fully Functional Leatherbound Books in Miniature
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ม.ค. 2023
- Hi everyone, I'm Dennis, and welcome to my bindery!
As the first project of 2023 I decided to try my hand at making a miniature book. Miniature books are defined as being less than 3 inches in height, but I wanted to go much smaller! I was so excited about how the first one turned out that I decided to make some more and share them with you here!
These tiny books are not models that just look like books in miniature. They are properly bound, fully-functional books, with all the elements of a regular hand-bound book. And though they are only 1.5 inches high they still have 128 pages each! In this video I use the same techniques and virtually all of the regular equipment that I would normally use to bind a full-size book. Some of the materials I used for these books include:
Tomoe River A4 52gsm paper (cream)
Goatskin Leather
Handmade Marbled Paper (my own)
Linen Thread
Acid-Free PVA Glue
Metallic Transfer Foil
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What a delight to watch. No music, no loud sound effects trying to pass themselves off as ASMR ...or whatever the heck it is, and a wonderful end product which I could most certainly find a home for in my 1/12 magic apothecary shop. Thank you.
Finally, a book in which I can chronicle my many accomplishments.
I was in first grade in the 1950's when a little boy and I spent our play time one day carrying out an idea I had to make books for the classroom dollhouse. Using ruled Big Chief tablet paper we cut pages to size, folded them, then assembled these books. We were both delighting in our shared efforts when the teacher landed on us and delivered a rebuke for wasting (our own) paper in this way. This may have been the beginning of my lifelong problem with authority figures!! 🙃
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What a charming anecdote, thank you for sharing it! Clearly your teacher was a troll and their offspring went on to lurk in the darkest corners of internet comment threads.
@@FourKeysBookArts 😅
My favorite teachers were the ones who actually encouraged that behavior. I used some paper from my school binder to do something similar for my sister's dollhouse. My teacher reprimanded me for not paying attention, but the next day, she brought me a couple of books on bookbinding she borrowed from the city library just for me. She was my 4th Grade Science teacher. She and three other teachers like that are the reason for my user/channel name and why I can never stop myself from learning about and, if I can afford it, trying out new crafts.
@@taitano12 It's too bad that some "teachers" can be real killjoys and that kids have no power in their sphere of influence for a whole school year but you got a good one. Yay! Crafting and learning forever! And Four Keys Book Arts is offering a goldmine of knowledge here. I am just so surprised at how much skill he has after just a few years. I am charmed by his work and so happy to come across this channel!
@@Woodlawn22 The best ones are the ones who refuse to stop caring about their students. Your teacher was not wrong about wasting what sounds like some quality paper, but a good teacher will work with such a distraction; great teachers will harness it.
The second most encouraging, but best overall teacher I ever had was my 8th Grade Science teacher. Several of my fellow nerds and I were falling behind in our homework out of boredom but were frustrating the heck out of him by acing all our tests. During first week of the second quarter, we managed to hack into one of the games we were constantly distracted by on his Tandy TRS-80 computers. He was naturally frustrated because we were supposed to be doing our homework. Because that quarter's focus was on computers and we were first and foremost computer nerds, we pretty much simultaneously said "Why?" and another of us said we already knew the stuff by heart and pointed to what we were doing.
It so happened that he'd misplaced the notebook that had the passwords to the Trash-80s we were playing with. So, he said he'll bump us up a grade if we could hack into the computer grade files that he kept on those dinosaurs by the end of the week (seriously, it was already 1994 and the school district was installing WANs and connecting to the newfangled 'internet' that came out the previous year.) It was either a Monday or Tuesday, I don't remember which, but it was the first part of the week. During the hour lunch period, it took us five minutes to figure it out, fifteen to twenty minutes to write the program, and 18 seconds to execute the code, and another couple of minutes to print out all his passwords. He laughed and gave us all an A+ for the quarter on the condition that we don't skip class and we get at LEAST a B on each of the remaining tests for that quarter. We ended up motivated enough to get more of our homework in, ace every test, and, bringing in the relevant electronics and computer magazine articles, point out where he should update the curriculum
He finally submitted and upgraded to a new computer and some high-end security software - which he had us install as a parting gift at the end of the year (the computer arrived half way through the last quarter of the school-year). We were going off to High School, after all. 😁
One of the most epic teachers I have EVER come across. The runner up was my 9th Grade English Literature teacher.
You should consider making book props for stop motion animation films. Your creations look just as good tiny as they do full scale.
Love stop motion!... my favorite: Mike Jittlov 😍
I am sicked of stop animation and all stuff of video editing technique. video editor just abuse this for nothing but make motion sickness. In addition, cutting down the process make it difficult to understand all making step
The noise of delight I made was so high-pitched it could only be heard by dogs. This is so adorable. I love your work so much. These videos are the best.
Thank you so much!
They're so precious! I was about to say the blue one was my favorite, but then I thought the tan one, and then I thought the red and gold looks very pretty too, and I can't decide. They're all my favorite.
Watching this again today... Feeling serene and joyful. Addition to yesterday's comment: "When I make a book, I fall in love" with the process and the tools, as well as the finished book. OMG, the tools! I have such a case of tool-lust after watching your videos. I've made books and pastepapers for a couple of decades, but only have basic tools: a home made piercing cradle, some nice diver's weights, a stash of waxed linen, etc. At 81 years old, I don't know that I'll be buying a leather shaving tool, but your paper cutting knife? Tool-lust... I will be seeing it in a box on my doorstep soon. Thank you!
I imagine them filled with tiny fine illuminations. Edible plants for example that can be found in the forrest, or little portraits of all my friends, a face book if you will.
I love your tools and workshop, Dennis! I’ve made a smallish book with hand sewn signatures, therefore truly understand and appreciate watching you fashion your lovely precision made tiny books. Thank you! My own premium leather bound bibles are fully hand bound, after they were printed, passing through up to 30:pairs of hands to the finished bible I now read from! They were printed and bound in the Netherlands and shipped to me in Australia from America. It is a privilege to hold them in my hands.
The little book of calm. IYKYK.
These would make the coolest little hand drawn picture books 📚
ABSOLUTLEY STUNNING! I love books! And to watch you hand make MINIATURE ONES is AMAZING!!!! MORE PLEASE,MORE!!!!
You got to be kidding! Wow , unbelievable! Such detail. You are incredibly talented. So enjoyed . Thank you .
Great video...super camera work....Thanks
I like miniature books. My mom made similar ones when she was living and I still have those as keepsakes.
I think they are all beautiful, and you are very clever!
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful!!!
This is so timely for me. I am about to make tiny books with my grandson for a miniature bookcase. Well done video.
The tiny books next to the larger books in the bookshelf was bliss for me!! Tiny brilliance, thank you! ♡♡
I’m so excited to have found your channel. I own a company called fort heritage and frontier rv park… we do spinning and weaving…we are preserving all the old ways… I have always wanted to add book binding to it… this makes me want to even more… can’t wait to find all the tools. Thanks for sharing your craft… it’s masterful… oh and your filming is so peaceful… and your commentary is perfect. Truly beautifully done🥰
Thank you so much!
Hello Dennis, thank you for another healing video.
Since I have discovered your channel (and subscribed) my soul feels a bit better. With your creations, you are bringing to this world something which wasn't here and now is.
That's a beautiful type of magic.
And I feel the world needs exactly this. Patient, calm, respectful creation of precious and beautiful things.
Thank you for that! :o)
Yes, indeed!❤
It's a lovely thing to say, and I agree wholeheartedly.
Such beautiful work love them all
I agree, well said.
I agree with you. It really is what this chaotic world needs.
great work! stuart little has a journal for his tiny little secrets
I love the detailing at the end with the brass stamps! It really made the books come alive! The foil is great but even the plain leather stamping is so handsome and satisfying to look at- I love both options.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever, God bless your gifted hands.
I like the orange one without foil the most. The imprint is so beautiful. Next i like the blue and silver book. I have made tiny books. I make junk journals. Lol. Its a hobby to keep boredom from driving me mad.
My tiny books had paper covers. I will be trying one one with some faux leather. I cannot afford leather. Im 74 next month and i do these things for fun. I love watching you work. I watched the series of yours on making the beauty of a big book. I was about in tears when i saw the end. You sir are amazing at your craft. Some of the things i saw today will help me very much to make a much nicer tiny book so thank you so much for this
Oh! My! Goodness! These little books are beautiful and precious,
Thank you so much for the presentation,
Hugs. Maggie ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️
At first I thought blue and silver was my favourite, then I saw red and gold, but you're also right about the one without foil, and the nonpareil endpaper... don't make me choose!
I love your videos! I can't wait for the next D&D installment. I really want to get into bookbinding. Lol!
Thank you for the wonderful videos and beautifully hand bound, hand worked books to look at!
Wow, amazing!
I admire your attention to detail. Its amazing to watch you create these wonderfull books. Thank you for sharing.
Actual bona-fide works of art!
Beautiful workmanship! I love bound books. Hope your hands heal up soon.
This video is both instructional and quite relaxing to watch. It's a clear demonstration of your skill and expertise both as a bookbinder and as a teacher. Excellent work.
Clever little jig you have. That really keeps it uniform. I really enjoyed this, thanks.
Beautiful and impressive work!
Wow! I am highly impressed. These are miniature works of art! The little one that you referred to as “blind binding”, the tan one, is also my favorite. You did a fantastic job.
Wonderful video that shows the beauty of small works of craft & art. A lovely book to fill with tiny art. I also appreciate the silence. I am one who remembers when the only public places besides music venues that had music playing ALL the time were elevators. Now it’s all music all the time - everywhere and mostly not the kind that I like or would choose. 💛💙💛
Those are adorable. Also mega props for the steady hands and precision skills.😮
wow!
This video was amazing. I'm sure I'll be watching it again and again. Why are tiny things SO CUTE??? I actually said, "Aw..." when we saw them on the bookshelf with their bigger siblings. I love them all. Can't choose a favorite. ♥️
Wow. Beautiful books! Well done. Very well done!
Hi there, good to see you again. I do hope you have an etsy shop, I know people who decorate doll houses will buy these in a second!
Tiny books are sooooo cool and fascinating! Thank you for this treat 👍😀. You should do a side hustle and make books for doll houses 📙📗📘🏠
My first time watching one of your videos, definitely not my last. Really enjoyed watching you make the tiny books. Thank you
Thank you so much!
Nice to watch a real crafts professional at work. These are absolutely stunning. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your talent.
It felt so satisfying after you cleaned up the edges on the signatures. I was holding my breath during the trimming!
Absolutely phenomenal!
You got me when you shaved that leather. Excellent video. Thank you.
A hardcover flip book in miniature would be a terrific idea.
Wow beautiful. Love the tan/orange
I'm watching this video for the third time... It is magic
Gods above and below I wish I could do this sort of work for a living. Side note, my appreciation for the caption-commentary. My ears sometimes have a rubbish go at processing audio commentaries, so it was very pleasant to be able to watch & read read along, rather than periodically having to rewind so the ears could absorb what was said.
WOW!! You, Sir, are the ultimate craftsman and a genius to boot. I tip my hat to you. One of the most concise videos I’ve ever seen too-excellent captions that clearly explained every single step. My favorite of the three is your favorite. Your work is like the end papers you chose for that book: nonpareil.
Thank you so much you are too kind!😊
captions? what captions? i totally felt like i was missing out on something!
lol
then i went back and turned on the captions and what do you know? i have captions! lol
i am now going to have to watch it again...
excellent video! i honestly had no idea how much work goes into binding a book. regular size or mini. i'm in awe of your talent.
looking forward to watching some of your other videos.
i have subscribed.
I'm left in awe!
Wow!
Ok, was I the only one who, at each stage, figured out what level of detail he was going to on that step and kept saying, "For real? Are you serious right now? Seriously?" Because it was all so completely AMAZING!
I want a 101 video on each step of the fine bookbinding process, materials, etc. I'm so inspired! I desperately want to see one of these little books in person.
I was impressed from the first step, but the stamping details simply took my breath away!
So cute. A happy, joyful experience to watch it.
Wow, very impressive, thanks for sharing!
So clean & small!
BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP!
The level of detail is incredible! I can't choose a favorite.
Dennis you are an amazing book artist and excellent at making and editing videos!!
I must admit I am a little envious of your awesome tools!
Thanks for sharing!
WONDERFUL!!!! I just love your work!
This was mesmerising! What craftsmanship! New subscriber. ❤
I love this stunning medieval notebook value.
That little blind tooled book belongs to me now! I love it.
Miniature you say? Book binding you say? Sign me up!
While these minis may be a one off I found this thoroughly enjoyable. The tan is my favorite.
I'm an artist who got the rare chance to take a history/practical combo class my 3rd or 4th year of college called, "Art of the Book." It was wonderful! They only taught the class every 5 yrs or so, and you had to take a certain number of art history classes, or get a write off by one of the two profs teaching it. I wish I had had the chance to continue with more book binding because that was well over a decade ago now and I've forgotten most of the details. I really enjoyed it though.
What a great experience, you were very lucky to get into that course! Thanks for watching and sharing.😄
This is one of the most inspiring and zen videos I’ve ever seen! Absolutely love your process and your tools and I can only dream of having a bookcase full of miniature books like these! Definitely on my to do list
Simply magical to watch.. my childhood dream job was to be a bookbinder, but sadly I didn’t get the chance. I would still love to try it now in my 60s. I could watch this for hours. And I appreciate the no talking, I think chat would have spoiled the magic.
Can't choose a favorite. I have never seen this before. I'm 👏. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Thank you. What a treat to see a true craftsman at work. My favourite is the book with the blind tooling, very elegant.
I landed hear while searching for something else. Awesome work, easy to follow, with you maki2ng it easy to following. If I had to choose, I'd say the tan mini.
I am mesmerized by your attention to detail. They are all beautiful!
Thank you so much!
This is one of the best videos I've ever seen. Love these tiny books.
20:30 Thank you! You are my kind as well. I'm a miniaturist and want to do proper books in 1/12 and 1/24 scale, so I thank you very much for this tutorial.
How would you go about making a book like this from preprinted single pages?
Now all they need are tiny adventures written in them. Great work!
I think the brown one with the blind tooling impressions is my favorite. The red with gold foil is striking, though! This was enthralling to watch. Everyone make sure you have captions turned on if you're interested in knowing what's going on!
This video was fascinating!!!! As a lover of books it caught my eye when It showed up and I just HAD to watch it! Thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to more!
This is truly amazing!!! So relaxing to watch. I want to try but this may require more skill and patience than I possess. Thanks for this wonderful video!
How absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful job!
Wow -- it's amazing how fascinating this is! I love how all three came out.
This just popped up.thank you for showing us real skill.you say you don't have a certain machine.but nothing beats real skill.i am amazed to watch such unique art.i wanted to make some books for my dolls house I'm 72.lol but I would never be able to make these.but something similar but not to scale and perfect like yours.it was a pleasure to watch and learn.your unique don't worry about leather thinning machines it's beautiful to see you use your skill.thank you uk
Red and gold! What a treat!
Watching you do this is very calming and relaxing.
.. .. goodness me! What a feast! .. I tip my hat to you sir. Your craftsmanship is delicious & I enjoyed every moment.
Thank you for taking the time to share this, I'm so inspired! xx
You do wonderful work! Your workmanship is outstanding. Thank you for not playing annoying background music.
They are so beautiful i love them
Such meticulous work, and the tiny books are charming!
Thank you the sharing your video, this tiny books are real pieces of art!!!
WOW! LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR CREATIONS.😊
The most beautiful thing I have ever watched anyone make! You are truly amazing! Oh to be your apprentice! Thank you for sharing your art and skill!
Absolutely gorgeous. Very clear guidance for making these miniatures which I will try myself. Thank you especially for not adding distracting music over the top of your natural making sounds!!
I want you to know that I really enjoyed this video, and the caption commentary. I will say if you have the equipment to capture audio as you work, you could tag your bookmaking stuff as ASMR which might help with your views. The folding, creasing, cutting paper and all that would be similar to a lot of those videos. Regardless this was soothing, enjoyed watching you work. My favorite book of this one is the tiny red one. Love that you make these using your scraps too. Genius move.
Ohhhhhhh!!!!! 😍
Thanks!
Hugs from Venezuela
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Amazing work! I have a fascination with functional tiny things, and bookmarking is such a beautiful process to watch.
Oh my gosh, I friggin’ *LOVE* these tiny books! Loved the shot of them on the shelf with the normal sized ones! Fabulous work. 😊 Hugz, Tree
Mesmerizing to watch you work with such small pieces. They are beautiful little works of art!
I am in awe!
Those are lovely.
It's amazing! Couldn't take my eyes off the video!
I cannot get over the amount of details
Just discovered this channel today and I canNOT stop watching! Wonderful videos and excellent craftsmanship!
Sinfully cute