In this online class we will learn the techniques and process of making a oneofakind handmade coptic stitch notebook. Create sketch books or journals for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. You could try a japanese stab binding to get a sturdy singlesheet binding. Tips for loose coptic stitch bookbinding sea lemon youtube. Tribute to classical greek philosophy on the occasion of the founding. Greek hymns in coptic liturgy a coptic thinking outside the box. Bookbinding may appear a daunting endeavor at first consideration, but so it is with most worthwhile pursuits. Last year i learned the coptic book binding stitch. See more ideas about book making, book binding and bookbinding tutorial. This part will show you how to put your covers and signatures together using the coptic stitch. Nov 11, 2015 a collection of unusual headbands endbands used in the bookbinding process. Online is a wonderful place to learn new skills, including bookbinding but it can be hard to sort through the different options and. There are numerous sewing methods in bookbinding trade, but the methods.
Coptic bookbinding by paige evans is now available i love making these beautiful books and giving them away as gifts. Mar 17, 2018 learn 2 different versions of the popular coptic stitch binding. The chelsea bindery show the processes of book binding duration. Coptic stitch bookbinding is a simple and beautiful way to create a handmade sketchbook. The style spread far beyond the borders of the byzantine empire and continued in use long after the fall of constantinople in 1453, so that even when a binding looks early and original it can be difficult to say when and where it was made unless the books provenance is known. Smith is an author wellknown for his nonadhesive bindings tutorials. In this style of binding, the boards are cut flush with the textblock. But you will sacrifice the ability for it to lay perfectly flat. Coptic bookbinding class by paige evans paige taylor evans. As one of the oldest known forms of the codex, it is fitting that we started with coptic style bindings. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial youtube. Learn 2 different versions of the popular coptic stitch binding. This is a great method for when you have book covers that are individual boards instead of completely wrapped around the entire journal.
Postbyzantine armenian bookbinding and its relationship to the greek tradition dickran kouymjian the choice of addressing armenian bookbinding aft er the fi ft eenth century is due to a misunderstanding on my part of the period to be considered by this conference. There are an infinite amount of inspiring examples all over the internet. Online is a wonderful place to learn new skills, including bookbinding but it can be hard to sort through the different options and the quality of tutorials is variable. Bookbinding tutorials with focus on a specific binding method or stitch. Coptic binding is favored by many readers and hobbyists, as it allows a book to lay completely open when flat and at an angle. The bookbinding tutorials feature long stitch sewing and coptic sewing styles that have become popular in recent years, and are very complete with illustrated instructions. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding. Coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial the easy way tortagialla. Jan 25, 2007 10 responses to calculating thread length for coptic stitch binding pat says. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon by sea lemon. Youd never believe how easy it is to create and bind your own book. Diy coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon youtube. Aug 04, 2012 in this tutorial, ill show you how to coptic stitch. Beginning in the 2nd century ad in the eastern mediterranean basin, the egyptian copts used a chain stitch fig.
After purchase you will be sent a link to a web page where you can download the relevant bookbinding tutorials. The basic coptic binding works as a great introduction to the basics of sewing in bookbinding for people who are new to bookbinding. As the name suggests, this form of bookbinding requires you to stab holes on. The following are notes from szirmais chapter on byzantine bookbinding in the archaeology of medieval bookbinding. Oct 21, 2016 carolingian binding girdle books gothic binding medieval bookbinding romanesque binding. Postbyzantine armenian bookbinding and its relationship to. Bookbinding definition of bookbinding by the free dictionary. This technique uses multiple signatures or sections of paper to be bound together using a chainlike stitch. I wonder do u have intension to do greek binding tutorial. Bookbinding techniques bookbinding workshop singapore. Diy kettle stitch bookbinding tutorial sea lemon by sea lemon. There are several ways you can bind books, or make your own books, by hand.
In this post i will share with you a common hymnology heritage between the coptic orthodox church and the eastern orthodox church byzantine rite. This form of stitching originated in egypt centuries ago and is one of the oldest formstechniques used to make books. It also showcases a clear view of the spine and the colorful threads holding the. Coptic stitching is the most popular form of book binding. These bindings have chain stitch sewing that laces through the board. Introduction coptic orthodox church pope shenouda iii during a 2007 visit to new york. Feel free to make your own variation and comment what bookbinding videos you want to see next. Functionalitywise, coptic binding doesnt use any special glues and results in a book that can open flat.
Coptic binding refers to sections of paper sewn through their folds, attached to each other with chain stitch linkings across the spine. In this tutorial, ill show you how to coptic stitch. Stepan book binding, bookbinding, instructional, tutorial 0 comment october 21, 2016. The book above is currently available in my etsy shop. With this easy to follow coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial, binding your own book is easy and fun. Sep 07, 2014 a little history of the chain stitch by the bookbinding team. Calculating thread length for coptic stitch bindings by agate. Alternative methods of binding that are cheaper but less. When using the coptic binding method to bind your book, you may use as many holes as you like for stitching. Coptic bindings are seen as the first true codices in book history.
I wanted to take a live class but couldnt find one locally, so i turned to the internet. Notes on carolingian binding this style of binding was in use around the 8th 12th century europe and was named after the frankish dynasty. Also, coptic style facilitates complete lay flat of the pages. Jun 25, 2009 introduction coptic orthodox church pope shenouda iii during a 2007 visit to new york. This miniature combines over a hundred individual rice paper folios within a 4cm dimension. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. I am currently doing a single sheet a5size coptic with 21 stations and previously a 5x3cm single sheet coptic using 8 stations, both using sewing thread, and they have been about as sturdy as i would expect coptic stitch to be. The only real criticism i have of this study is that szirmai.
I find both rites equally fascinating, and regardless of the differences, i want to stress on the common grounds that both churches share, not only in hymnology, but more importantly in dogma and. Greek and coptic is the unicode block for representing modern monotonic greek. Coptic binding is one of many methods of nonadhesive binding. A byzantine binding is not defined primarily by where or when it was made, but by how it was made. Create a stunning combination coptic longstitch archival book. Watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. This is part 2 of the instruction on creating a book using the coptic stitch. Greek hymns in coptic liturgy a coptic thinking outside. What i mean is the block doesnt stay square, there is some play in it. Bookbinding in medieval china replaced traditional chinese writing supports such as bamboo and wooden slips, as well as silk and paper scrolls.
Although ive already uploaded a couple videos showing how to coptic stitch bind, i wanted to make a clearer tutorial with a focus on just the. Nov 27, 2015 coptic bookbinding by paige evans is now available i love making these beautiful books and giving them away as gifts. Ethiopiancoptic bindings work of the hand by henry hebert. Students will become familiar with bookbinding tools, materials, and terminology, as well as sewing skills that will allow students to complete a coptic bound book from start to. Coptic binding or coptic stitch can be done using many different sewing patterns. Postbyzantine armenian bookbinding and its relationship.
Isabel moseley posted this tutorial on the the canada arts connect magazine website on how to make a coptic stitchbound sketchbook with bookbinding board covers its very good and well worth reading. The coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. Now that you know how to make this book, try a different stitching pattern. Single and double needle coptic stitch binding tutorials. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that. Coptic stitch tutorial pdf with images book binding.
Because it was made as a wedding gift, i wanted it to open flat the way a coptic opens, but because the bride and groom had both spent time in japan, i wanted to style it as a japanese binding. I had thought it was entirely devoted to the postbyzantine period. If youre lefthanded or have a southpaw who you hold close to your heart, you know. Postbyzantine armenian bookbinding and its relationship to the greek tradition. Learn how to combine one of my favorite binding methods coptic stitch with a french link stitch.
Use a bookbinding needle or an awl to punch a hole at each mark. You can apply these binding methods to diy book projects here. Diy hardcover coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial sea. Single sheet, single page coptic binding book binding, book. Bookbinding tutorial brought to you by jessica of greenleaf. Dating from the second century, coptic bindings use a multiple loop stitch to bind page sections to a front and back cover.
Carolingian binding girdle books gothic binding medieval bookbinding romanesque binding. Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. The evolution of the codex in china began with foldedleaf pamphlets in the 9th century ad, during the late tang dynasty 618907 ad, improved by the butterfly bindings of the song dynasty 9601279 ad, the wrapped back binding of the yuan dynasty. Congratulations on making your own coptic longstitch combo book. Its an ideas board to help people with their creativity. Coptic binding is a very flexible and strong structure. In the first few weeks of school, we started with nonadhesive structures. Coptic binding part 2 sewing it all together handmade. The cons are that the pages are more mobil than library binding sewing onto tapes. I tend to bind mine really tightly, where i am putting the binding holes next to each other rather than lining up the folded edge not sure how to explain. Apr 19, 2017 watch part 1 creating the cover here coptic stitch part 2. Binding a mystical handmade grimoire book of shadows.
New acropolis organized a workshop on the binding of coptic books. Tutorial for binding your book with an open spinea chain stitch or also called coptic stitch binding. Aug 16, 2010 the coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. The coptic orthodox church is the main christian church in egypt, where it has. It can adapted to the smallest, most delicate materials as well as large and heavy constructions. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of individual sheets. The transition from scroll to binding was a long one, but it is connected to the spread of christianity. Single sheet, single page coptic binding book binding. The sewing method used in coptic binding is the basic method that is also used in other bookbinding techniques. The sewing is done through pairs of sewing stations with a needle. It was originally used for writing coptic, using the similar greek letters, in addition to the uniquely coptic additions. Gogo getaway coptic book binding with niki rowland by niki. Sewing the pages together increases the durability of the book.
Coptic binding is a great introduction to aspiring bookbinders and anyone who is curious about handmade books. At this point you will have created the covers for your book. Art professor demos coptic stitch bookbinding youtube. Coptic binding is handmade sewing, your own designs can be applied, by choosing favorite thread, color and material. Book binding types book binding design hardcover book binding bookbinding tutorial book projects handmade books paper gifts book making book crafts 7 tips for more professional looking handmade books the internet is full of different types of bookbinding tutorials some more detailed than others, some written by bookbinders and some by. Coptic binding tutorial bookbinding workshop singapore. Creative bindings and bespoke volumes hand bound books. Coptic stitching is one of the easier forms of stitched bindings, making it a great way to start learning, and it is one of the most intriguing with an exposed spine and intricate, visible stitching pattern. Coptic bookbinding workshop zlin, czech republic april 15, 2018 czech republic educational activities. This book is a coptic book made to look like a japanese stab binding. I typically punch holes on a selfhealing cutting mat, but an old wooden cutting board will serve as well.
Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet ibookbinding. Coptic stitch bookbinding part 2 sewing it all together duration. Although there are publications with more detailed studies on the topic, szirmais chapter is particularly useful because it distills almost all prior research into one handy reference work. See more ideas about book binding, book making, headbands. Go here to see how i made the covers for these journals.
Medieval bookbinding tutorials ibookbinding bookbinding. We all used it and although a couple of people came pretty close to not having enough thread we did all make it without adding any thread. The next step is to create the signatures and then sew it all together. Apr 15, 2018 coptic bookbinding workshop zlin, czech republic april 15, 2018 czech republic educational activities new acropolis organized a workshop on the binding of coptic books.
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