This double raised exposed cord binding
is an original design
which I developed
based on traditional internal cord bindings.
This design became a popular short course topic which I taught at Atelier Soleil Book Arts Centre in Montreal from 2001. This example contains alternating colour signatures
and is bound in Kangaroo leather.
This design became a popular short course topic which I taught at Atelier Soleil Book Arts Centre in Montreal from 2001. This example contains alternating colour signatures
and is bound in Kangaroo leather.
A back-to-back book allows many sections to be bound together into a single set of covers. This example has six sections and a strap closure.
Japanese binding is good for single non-folded sheets and is often the choice for reports, theses, and presentations. This example bound in handmade cotton batik paper from India with hard case portfolio.
Exposed single cord binding with paper cords is an original non-adhesive design which uses the expanding twists of the cords to anchor the covers into secure position.
This original non-adhesive binding with exposed straps in leather was based on a Keith Smith design.
Traditional double raised cord binding adapted for the many students who wanted a strong, flexible binding for heavier books that could be made with little or no studio equipment.
Ancient Coptic binding can be used with soft or hard covers. A beautiful binding easily adapted for single or folded sheets. This example in handmade hemp soft covers with hemp cord.
With albums the thickness of the spine must allow for material to be added after binding. This album is covered in Papier St. Armand and features a cover frame in addition to pockets, foldouts and inclusions.