Despite technological progress, reading remains one of man’s favorite pastimes. You can even say that this very progress only supports it in the modern world through the ability to read from a computer, a special device (e-book), and also print the works of your favorite author on your own printer. It is the latter option that does not miss the rustle of turning over book pages and other trifles. Often, however, reading a printed book may be inconvenient due to the unusual format or properly unsecured pages, which are also constantly confused and lost. There is a way out - to make a book with your own hands. To do this, you need to go through several steps to create it.
Step 1
First of all, you need to set certain settings in a text editor (preferably standard Microsoft Word). The sheet is set in A5 format. It is best when the upper, outer and lower fields are within 10-16 mm, internal - 25-30 mm. Font to taste. Next, you need to make a document in pdf format.
Step 2
The second step is a printout. Before you create a book, you need to decide how many sheets will be in the brochure. The optimal number of sheets in that is eight (32 pages). First you need to write down the page numbers for printing, making sure that there are 32 of them. This will help to avoid possible gaps and other problems. Next, select the function “print brochure”. Here, the settings may differ depending on whether you have a two-sided printer or not. If you do not have this device, and you have already decided to close the tab with the article “How to make a book with your own hands”, take your time! You can use a virtual printer by creating a file there for printing and take it to the nearest copy center.
Step 3
The next stage of work is gluing a book block. To successfully overcome this “level”, you will need a printout, a press, PVA glue with a brush, cardboard and awl, thick fabric, hard paper for bookends. A good helper will also be a list of activities.
This stage is considered the most difficult and responsible, as making a book, missing at least one point of it, is almost impossible.
The printout is sorted by notebooks, which are then folded in half and laid out in a pile. Marks for holes are made on the cardboard, which determine the number of stitches inside each notebook. To make holes easier, fabric is placed under the paper.
Next, the resulting book block is clamped in a vise. This will improve the quality of the central folds. While the vise is doing its job, you do bookends. The spine of the block should protrude slightly from the vise. After some time, it is coated with glue, and fabric is glued on top. Nothing can be changed at this stage, so if suddenly one of the notebooks is out of place, blame yourself.
Step 4
Asking the question “How to make a book?”, One cannot ignore another point “How to make a book cover?”. This is what you need to do while everything is glued together.
For the cover you will need thick cardboard, a piece of fabric, a brush with glue (you can do the same) and a list of sequential actions. The finished cover plan is transferred to thick cardboard. Then he and the fabric are cut out. Glue cardboard to the fabric, it is wrapped and glued. The cover also needs to be held under the press.
Step 5
When the cover is ready, the book block is sewn with a gypsy needle and floss thread. After that, the book block is cut off, then cutting a block over several pages, a complete slice is made.
Step 6
At the final stage, the cover is glued. To do this, smear the fabric on the book block and the cover itself with glue, wait until everything dries and connect. Then the same actions on the other hand.
So now you know how to make a book. The main thing is patience and attentiveness, and after a few hours you can enjoy your favorite work, "placed" in a book made by your own hands.