With the research on book binding for my final graphics project, I have found this old traditional book binding technique which offers you various ways or styles of book finishing.
This intriguing technique allows you to bind single sheets of paper into an originally looking booklet, what can be VERY handy in case you decide to work with a larger sheets size (A2, A1) and you really do not have THAT much money to spend on large format double-sided coloured prints that would be later folded (unfortunately my case)! All in all, I think this finishing looks pretty elegant. It can get very creative since it allows you to play with material used for (heavy) front/back cover and its texture, colour, etc. The same with the thread – when it comes to material you decide to use (linen thread, yarn. ribbon, embroidery thread, wax thread. etc.) its colour, texture and the final look, it only gives the product beautiful handmade/crafted look. Without a doubt, this product will be an aesthetically charming and unique art work!
I’m attaching art works made by Ffion/, who has created these stunning samples of different Japanese Stab Binding Techniques.
In addition, I’m attaching also this AMAZING page that has collected many useful links to the making of many different Japanese Stab Binding techniques!!
Several other links with great techniques how to create this awesome binding!
http://lbforgues.blogspot.com/2011/12/traditional-japanese-stab-binding.html http://lbforgues.blogspot.com/2011/12/traditional-japanese-stab-binding.html http://lbforgues.blogspot.com/2011/12/japanese-stab-binding-tortoise-shell.html
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