Publication — Binding — OUGD601

The final touch to the practical outcome is probably the most time consuming, the notorious coptic bind.

Using a bone folder to get the tightest crease possible down the spine:

Measuring 12 evenly spaced lines to make holes into each signature, a total of 144 holes are to be made using a needle:

Time to begin stitching, learning from past experience thicker thread leads to a clunkier, looser finish, so opting for a thin thread, small needle and doubling up the thread meant that a cleaner, much more durable finish could be achieved:

6 hours of sewing later and it was finally complete:

Cutting down after binding ensures a clean edge, using the hydraulic laser guided guillotine meant that less mistakes were made in comparison to cutting before stitching or after but by hand:

The completed book after all of the blood, sweat and tears: