Binding a book can be done in a variety of different ways. However, if you want it to also look
right, you will need to use book binding glue. Again, there are many different types available, mainly
of different brands. Most of these are basically the same, but just have a different label. And a
different price tag. However, some do offer better quality as well, meaning the glue will last better.
It is your job to make sure you find the glue that is of a quality and price that is acceptable to
you.
Where to Find Book Binding Glue
One of the best places to find book binding glue is online, but you can also go to craft shops.
If you have never bound before, you may want to choose the craft shop, even if it is just to get some
information on how to use it properly.
Tips on Using Book Binding Glue
First of all, you have to know that you should not expose unused glue to air, as it will dry out.
Secondly, you must protect the surfaces on which you intend to use the glue, as it can get incredibly
messy.
Before you even buy the glue, however, you need all the components to actually make a book.
You need the pages, and the cover, in other words. Do also think about what the book will actually
be for. This is because the style of your book should match the content. A rich, luxurious cover with
gold lettering inlay, for instance, is more suitable for an acclaimed novel, whereas a hardback, glossy
cover is more suitable for picture albums or DIY books to name but a few. Both have different
procedures to follow.
Make sure you spend some time online looking at how to make a book look really good. There
are lots of websites out there with fantastic tutorial videos that show you how to bind a book
properly. This is particularly handy if you don’t have much experience working with your hands.
However, you could also decide to use a book binding machine, if you are not a very hands on
person.
Book binding machines come in a range of different shapes and sizes and most are designed to
be able to handle any type of book, regardless of its thickness or the type of paper you use. Of
course, the same rules go in as such that you need to know what type of book you are trying to
create before you purchase a machine. Additionally, these machines can get very expensive, which is
something not everybody will be able to afford. Most importantly, however, it takes some of the
pride out of binding a book yourself with actual glue.
These are just a few of the considerations you need to make if you are binding a book. Spend
some time thinking about what you want to do and want to achieve, and what your own capabilities
are.
