| In hardcover book binding method several | | | | way you have two signatures attached. Continue |
| signatures are sewed together and a thick cover | | | | in the same way for the remaining signatures. |
| is attached with the help of an adhesive. You can | | | | - 5) After having all the signatures ready, clamp |
| see the threads when you open the book. In | | | | tightly near the spine. Apply glue all over the spine |
| some books wire and cables are also used for | | | | and let it dry for sometime. |
| sewing. You can also make a hardcover book at | | | | - 6) For creating the cover take the hard |
| home. By having the knowledge of sewing and | | | | cardboard and cut three pieces. Two of them for |
| attaching the cover, anybody can make a | | | | top and bottom and one for the spine. Take the |
| hardcover book. Let us see how you can create | | | | size according to the attached signatures. |
| it in 8 steps. | | | | - 7) Keep the three pieces of cover on a large |
| - 1) First of all keep all the equipment and | | | | plastic or paper. If you have a hardcover book at |
| materials ready. You will need signatures, an awl, | | | | home, just have a look at how the cover is |
| big needle, strong thread, glue, thick cardboard | | | | attached. You will see a paper covering the hard |
| cover and paper clamps. | | | | cardboard. To make it that way apply glue and |
| - 2) Take the signatures and make four holes on | | | | attach the cover pieces on the outer paper. This |
| the spine at equal distances. | | | | is the cover. |
| - 3) For sewing take the needle and thread. Take | | | | - 8) Now apply glue on the top and bottom paper |
| the first signature and run the needle into the first | | | | of attached signatures. Also apply the glue on the |
| hole, out of the second hole, into the third and out | | | | cover. Place the cover carefully on the signatures. |
| of the fourth hole. | | | | Clamp this tightly and keep it under a heavy |
| - 4) Take the second signature and take the | | | | object for some time. |
| needle through fourth hole of second signature | | | | There you have it a hardcover book in just eight |
| and out of the third hole. Now run it into the third | | | | steps. They are not very simple but can be done |
| hole of first signature and out of the second hole. | | | | easily. After finishing the book you will just want |
| Again take the needle into the second hole of | | | | to go for more. This is addictive and you should |
| second signature and out of the first hole. In this | | | | be careful. |