Set of three binding structure models, including separate endsheet model for each and two detached spine wrappers.
The Simplified Binding developed by Sün Evrard has an elegant, streamlined look. The book block is rounded only, not backed. A spine piece of thinned leather with a card stiffener is made off the book then attached. Boards are beveled at the inside spine edge to match the book’s natural shoulder and attached to the text block after being fully covered with decorative paper. Rolled endbands and leather hinges enhance the decor.
The German three-piece Bradel Binding differs from the Simplified in that the spine is both rounded and backed, and the boards are not shaped at the spine edge. The spine is covered with thinned leather over a stiffened paper “bonnet” that has already been attached to reinforced endsheets. Turn-ins are completed after board attachment to hide some aspects of the binding’s construction that the Simplified Binding leaves visible. Binders may choose sewn or rolled endbands.
Our third structure is inspired by a binding by Jen Lindsay. Still elegant but much leaner, the binding is stripped down to only the essential elements: boards glued onto the flange of a separate spine piece that the cords have been laced through. The leather spine wrapper is flush-cut at the head and tail, there are no endbands, uncovered boards made of laminated colored paper are attached and this attachment remains visible at the head and tail spine edge
These models were made as demos while teaching a bookbinding workshop. They may include marks or notes made to aid students. Colors and patterns will vary. Cutaway bindings revealing structural features are sometimes available.
Workshop handout is available for free download.
Set of three binding structure models, including separate endsheet model for each and two detached spine wrappers.
The Simplified Binding developed by Sün Evrard has an elegant, streamlined look. The book block is rounded only, not backed. A spine piece of thinned leather with a card stiffener is made off the book then attached. Boards are beveled at the inside spine edge to match the book’s natural shoulder and attached to the text block after being fully covered with decorative paper. Rolled endbands and leather hinges enhance the decor.
The German three-piece Bradel Binding differs from the Simplified in that the spine is both rounded and backed, and the boards are not shaped at the spine edge. The spine is covered with thinned leather over a stiffened paper “bonnet” that has already been attached to reinforced endsheets. Turn-ins are completed after board attachment to hide some aspects of the binding’s construction that the Simplified Binding leaves visible. Binders may choose sewn or rolled endbands.
Our third structure is inspired by a binding by Jen Lindsay. Still elegant but much leaner, the binding is stripped down to only the essential elements: boards glued onto the flange of a separate spine piece that the cords have been laced through. The leather spine wrapper is flush-cut at the head and tail, there are no endbands, uncovered boards made of laminated colored paper are attached and this attachment remains visible at the head and tail spine edge
These models were made as demos while teaching a bookbinding workshop. They may include marks or notes made to aid students. Colors and patterns will vary. Cutaway bindings revealing structural features are sometimes available.
Workshop handout is available for free download.
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