bookbinding at work

Today it was my turn to do an in store-demo at work.

I always do a bookmaking project; this time it was coptic binding.

The signatures were made from some rag paper greeting cards that we sell.

It was a quick way to make a text block and worked well.

I love the combination of the linen cloth with the lilac endpapers and thread.

The endpaper is handmade and unfortunately the book board

shows through a bit, but no one seemed to mind.

Covering the board with a white insert would fix that problem.

I have some leftover materials so maybe I'll make a few more this weekend.

It felt good to make books again but now I'm exhausted!