Bookmaking 101
Marjorie finally decides that codex-style bindings aren't her thing
The logbooks of yesteryear used to be store-bought notebooks of varying quality. Recently, however, hand-made logbooks have become quite the rage. Letterboxers, by their very nature, are a crafty lot—carving stamps, stamping with multiple colors, or creating elaborate clues for their boxes—so it's not really a surprising development. More surprising, really, is what took us so long to discover the joys of bookmaking!
Why would you want to make your own logbook? Several reasons: To personalize a letterbox, save money, or even just for the sheer enjoyment of making one. Whatever your reason, this tutorial is meant to show some bookmaking techniques to get you started.
This tutorial is different than some of the others you'll see here because there are probably as many different ways to make a logbook as people who make them. So each section of this tutorial will show you how to create a certain type of logbook. Some are simple and quick to make. Others are elaborate and could take quite some time and practice to get right. Use what works for you.
Now, let's get started!
- Codex Binding: This advanced binding technique allows you to create logbooks that look and feel like an old book from the library. It may not be fast, and it may not be easy, but they are likely the most classy logbooks you'll find.
- Zutter Binding: Learn how to create a darned cool logbook with the Zutter Machine. Use the Bind-it-All for fast, easy, professional-looking results.