How to Make a Book Press | Sea Lemon

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❋ UPDATE: More DIY book press methods here - bit.ly/PressTips
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Supplies:
• 2 - 9" x 12" Eco Smart bamboo cutting boards
• 2 - 1/4" x 5" carriage screws
• 2 - washers
• 2 - 1/4" wing nuts
• 4 - bumpers
❋ TIP: If you have larger boards you can add two more screws to your press and place them at the four corners. This will help make the pressure more even.
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@fabiogenduso1044 9 лет назад

I made my book press just following this tutorial with the main difference that I preferred to use 4 screws instead of two to guarrantee a more uniform and strong pressure.

@ki4rex 5 лет назад

I was wondering about this myself, and was thinking about making mine the same way. THANKS!

@HariKrishna-me6sk 3 года назад

I was thinking the same. But for different purpose. The hind screws are tightened first to fix the position and the glue is applied. since the front screws aren't tightened fully yet, glue is spread better in between the signatures. Now as the front set of screws is tightened, the glue adheres better. Although, one needs to be careful with the amount of glue applied.

@YalaHernandez 2 года назад

This was TEN years ago!!! You go girl!!!! Thanks for nerding with stationary, and book binding videos!!! Your videos make my day!!!!

@Destothedaa 10 лет назад

I just started bookbinding and have been watching your tutorials like little girls watch Frozen. I just got the materials today for my book press and it works like a wonder. Thank you so much for your cute tutorials!

@SeaLemonDIY 10 лет назад

Haha - I love your comment "watching your tutorials like little girls watch Frozen"! Happy to read your book press turned out :)

@CashflowisContagious 10 лет назад

Excellent video. Practical and inexpensive. Exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

@nannettebattista3047 6 лет назад

@JadeHoweMusic 5 лет назад

Would plastic chopping boards work?

@lawrencediggs7957 6 лет назад

I have unilaterally designated you as one of my favorite people. Your videos are some of the best instructional videos I have ever seen...and I watch a lot of them. Everything about them, including you, are top notch. I am working with prison inmates who are writing poetry and making art. Some of them are studying ways to normalize compassion in the prison. We have been looking for ways to make books to help organize our materials. While they are not allowed to have knives and other sharp objects, your videos will be quite helpful in finding what can work. These guys can be quite inventive once they have the concepts down. Thanks.

@Ceares Год назад

I've been perfect binding sketchbooks and kept looking at your bookpress, like nah, that's way too complicated to make for once in while. Turns out it's super simple, easy and fairly cheep. Will definitely be making one, thanks!

@ionianc28 9 лет назад

Hi, thank you so much for this tutorial. I have just finished making the book press and it seems to work really well. I couldn't find the self-stick bumpers, so I used an old wine cork and cut it into 4 pieces using a Stanley Knife. I stuck them on using super glue. They seem to be working well!

@NikkyKicks 7 лет назад

I've been trying to figure out how to afford a book press and where I'd store one and thank gods I found this. I really like this because I have a very small space I'm working with and, if need be, this looks super easy to disassemble and reassemble for storage.

@michaelasanford708 9 лет назад

I used all of the same supplies. Mine turned out great! Thanks for the tutorial! Cutting Boards $40. Hardware $5.90. Total cost: $45.90

@SeaLemonDIY 10 лет назад

Thanks! If your boards are larger, it might help to use four.

@SarahJaneBrooker 9 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this great tutorial! My husband followed your tutorial but used some thick MDF we had left over from another project. It works great for bookbinding but also for anything you need to glue and hold until it's dry (of course using paper towel to absorb any moisture). Now my junk journals, mini albums, and notebooks look really professional and wrinkle free. Thanks again! 😃

@DavidJoyce13 10 лет назад

I just made this today for about USD $25 total in materials. Fantastic tutorial, as all of your tutorial videos are. Thanks!!

@phoenix0909 9 лет назад

This is the best tutorial. I made a press this weekend, because you made it so easy! I've wanted a press for paper making for a long time but all the directions I see make it seem much more complicated. I never thought to use a cutting board. I got mine on Amazon for $9 each, they're perfect.

@JerseyTjej 11 лет назад

I started with the coptic stitch, and kept following the trail backwards! These are excellent and easy tutorials and I thank you for making them so!

@tylerhale5837 5 лет назад

Fun fact, you can find something similar used for pressing flowers. So this thing actually has multiple uses! I really like these videos and have a few books waiting for use (because I really just can’t help myself, I made more than I could use) and one use I thought of was pressing flowers and putting them in the book, labeling them if possible and making it like a little herb book. So while looking at ways to press flowers I found a similar thing to this. So you could make one and use it to press your books and then your flowers! I’ll definitely be making one, I probably won’t use cutting boards but I will make one. Thank you so much for the video and tutorial!

@djVania08 Год назад

Do you press them and then takeaway to let them dry? Or how does it work?

@ShoshiPlatypus 15 дней назад

Excellent! Thank you. I'm all for improvisation, using what you've got, and saving money.

@maryburke7365 9 лет назад

I have been looking for a tutorial EXACTLY like this one for quite some time! I tried the binding using tape but was not at all happy with it. I just KNOW this one will be PERFECT!! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial, it's very greatly appreciated =)

@imaginationsink 11 лет назад

Very smart idea. I have plans on binding my own books and this exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@Nicolette.H 7 лет назад

My husband made me a book press this weekend for under $10 using your tutorial. He used 1/2" MDF and 4 screws, washers and wingnuts. Thank you for sharing.

@crystallightfoot3747 7 лет назад

My husband made me a book press tonight from your tutorial! We used a scrap piece of MDF and it worked great! thanks so much

@asthenamesuggests9513 4 года назад

Cutting board! I never thought of that before! You're so inspired❤️

@_gelf 2 года назад

I just made mine! Bought carriage bolts instead of screws, but I just drilled a larger, shallow space to allow it to countersink. Used two cutting boards from Target, and it works great!

@SharitCreations Год назад

I got all my supplies for my book press. My husband is drilling my holes tomorrow. I can't wait to use it. Fortunately he likes book binding.

@OhioWolf94 10 лет назад

I can't believe how easy that is! I figured making a book press would be difficult and hard to find the materials. Thanks for uploading this video :)

@eleanorberg2506 2 года назад

Thank you for the possibility of an affordable small book press. In this way and with the help of your excellent videos I can begin the projects I have in mind. Just can’t wait and your clear videos, explanations, are making it possible for me. Much appreciated and my thanks for your generous sharing.

@angeldevill1995 6 лет назад

Your videos are such a huge help to me. I'm making a book for the first time and I stumbled upon Home Videos 2 days ago I am so glad I found you you're making this book making process so much easier for me thank you so much for making these videos you're a huge lifesaver

@ruphia 11 лет назад

THIS is what I call a useful tutorial. Excellent!!

@consuelomorales7227 11 лет назад

That is such a economical idea..I love it. Im new to this craft and don't have a big budget so this is perfect. Thanks and keep the ideas coming. Love you voice..very soothing!!

@biankaliza 2 года назад

Thank you! I just finished making my own bookpress following this tutorial! :D And I'm so happy with it!

@kristien2010 10 лет назад

My dad helped me make one with scrap wood he had in his workshop. I ended up painting the top board with the logo of a band I like to make it less boring. Thanks for this tutorial it really helped.

@wadeberridge 4 года назад

So practical and doable! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

@pattyperez7723 9 лет назад

This is awesome. I love this and I'm going to do this sometime soon. I did a sketchbook about a month ago and this will help a lot for the other type of sketchbooks or journals that I like. Thanks for this video, it is really helpful!

@paulissakipp4097 6 лет назад

Thank you for this! I'm new to book binding and was pricing a press but they were out of my price rainge. This is perfect!

@NynNahh 11 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this video. I made mine and I'm absolutely happy with the result. Keep up with the good work. ♥

@rurur4966 9 лет назад

I really liked this one. So simple, handy and clever!

@kathrynbates4274 9 лет назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! If I'd only run across this quite a few 'easy' book binding kits ago. In the trash with them all. I am now a loyal follower. Keep the ideas coming.

@SeaLemonDIY 9 лет назад

Thanks :) If you are still looking for kits, I just launched one with materials, you can check it out here - bit.ly/CopticKit

@cwolfquilter 5 лет назад

So easy! Thanks so much for this idea!!

@tinakim1598 9 лет назад

I just got an idea to make books myself (because why buy a bunch of cool-looking, yet pricey ones when I can take pleasure in designing them myself?) and I've just been hungrily watching a bunch of your videos and this one just makes it official. I love your channel and you are awesome for making them! (I live in a small town with not many artsy stuff available.) Thank you!

@lalalachris 11 лет назад

So simple! Why didn't I think of that? That would be useful for so many projects! Thank you!

@azllia3934 8 лет назад

Thank you so much! I love watching your videos. Seriously! Keep the ideas coming 💞

@emeliastuckey266 8 лет назад

It seemed so hard to do at first sight but you made it so much easier so thank you so much!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😊😊😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@EAG369 9 лет назад

This was a great tutorial, and it definitely saved some money and time with paying for and shipping one made by a company. So thank you! For others who are also going to make one, don't make the same mistake I did by hedging with boards that have handles cut through them. The handle side on one of the boards is starting to split, since there's not enough surface to support the pressure.

@lindenherz6693 9 лет назад

This is so simple and clever. I will surely make one myself. Thanks for your inspiring videos.

@lOwlEyesl 9 лет назад

Awesome. Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I cant wait to make my own.

@BahamaMamaTor 4 года назад

This is so awesome and such a cheap way to get the job done!

@SarahSmith-wk9xk 8 лет назад

this was so helpful thankyou so much! My sea lemon inspired book press is fantastic

@kassandrakarnstein 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this!! My aunt helped me with the drill (because I am useless with it, LOL!) and my book press came out wonderfully. Much appreciated ♥♥

@planwithlindsay4233 Год назад

I finally made the book press! Thank you for the tutorial

@kiwi73703 9 лет назад

You are Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips!!

@angelasmall7663 2 года назад

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR AWESOME!!!! ❤️

@thengrl 7 лет назад

just assembled the materials for this today! Thanks so much

@heatherinparis 11 лет назад

This is a wonderful idea! Thanks for posting it.

@milenafernandes8448 10 лет назад

OMG! I never tought this was so easy to do!

@themilliondollardj9118 9 лет назад

I absolutely love the music you use in these videos! Thanks for giving them cred in the description :)

@TheRosesSecret 9 лет назад

This is very smart and creative. I love it!

@rockbuildaz7115 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. this is my next project.

@sielsounds 8 лет назад

This is awesome. I was WONDERING if those were cutting boards!!

@huihui7565 7 лет назад

Yea they r

@JensCreationStation 9 лет назад

I just made a book press and it was fast and simple - thank you for this video!!! (I used 5/16" carriage screws.)

@ritamontes2529 10 лет назад

I love the Book Press !

@Buthyful 10 лет назад

Your book press is better than the market ones! Thaaaaaank you am going to make one for sure :)

@tezzcan1 11 лет назад

Yay! I made my own A5 book press this afternoon. Not as pretty as yours but I love it, Thank you for the tutorial.

@pam.g.56 8 лет назад

I made my book press and so happy how it turned out! Got two cutting boards from Bed, Bath and Beyond online. All other supplies from Lowes. I would like to share a pic of it..where is the best place to do that? Thanks so much for making the video on how to create our own!

@Nono-hk3is 8 лет назад

This is such a great design!

@leahmondloch3794 9 лет назад

wow, I just found this channel, and let me tell you, you have some wonderful ideas, and I will be making a few of these things, the book press is one of them, easy fast and wahla, and your done, thank you, please keep them great ideas coming

@mackenzieclarke6429 8 лет назад

thanks! this was so very helpful! I'm planning on making a book for my teacher!

@soulsistag66 10 лет назад

I can hardly wait to make one of these!

@uus9343 6 лет назад

Be grateful when I found your channel, it's helpful 😁

@mangocomputer 11 лет назад

Love your tutorials. So well done.

@pearlfonseca 11 лет назад

Great tutorial. You made it look easy!

@KarinBartimole 9 лет назад

Such a great idea!! Thanks for this.

@HorribleGamingFun 10 лет назад

That is brilliant!!! I have gotta make one these!!

@normajdennis 10 лет назад

Like Cash said, clever and inexpensive! Thanks, Sea Lemon!!

@azracakal2987 5 лет назад

Cheap, quick and easy! Thank you for this! I plan to use it to make a Doctor Who River Song's Journal.

@castieltheangel9348 9 лет назад

This is amazing! That is so cool!

@gentelmanjunkie542 7 лет назад

This is fantastic design. I need It for something else though. Was looking for a good way to press out wrinkles and creases in comic books. This is far superior to stacking books on top of it. Thanks so much for the idea

@SequoiaMakes 5 лет назад

Brilliant! Thanks for coming up with this!!

@lindadechow2212 10 лет назад

This is wonderful, thank you! I have been using books and weights, but this is so easy, I am making this! Wonderful work, I appreciate all your talents. You have encouraged me to delve more into sketchbook making, which I absolutely love. Your pocket tutorial rocks, btw. I put pockets in my journals and love them!

@SeaLemonDIY 10 лет назад

Thanks! Glad you find them helpful :)

@craftymalaika8167 8 лет назад

Omg you make it look so easy! TFS.

@mcsister67 6 лет назад

You're brilliant! Loooove this tutorial! Will definitely try it. Thank you :) So glad I found your channel!

@CorrosiveRoulette 11 лет назад

ugh, youre crafty! I love it!

@Keyshe54 9 лет назад

Thank you so much for your how to videos!

@judimosso9681 5 лет назад

brilliant and beautiful - just like you! thanks!

@bethdugger 4 года назад

You are a genius!! Kudos to you!

@VenusEnrique57 9 лет назад

super amazing idea...very helpful to save money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@iga282 10 лет назад

you give me so much inspiration

@jellyhoney4478 8 лет назад

Oh my god! It is so easy. Thank you so much!!!!

@rose_brier 2 года назад

This is very helpful! I wish to get into fore edge painting, but small presses are so out of my budget!! This'll be very helpful!

@daniellesmith8568 4 года назад

Excellent video/tutorial!!!

@torreyyyy1951 7 лет назад

Definitely going to be making this soon!!

@higherground711 6 лет назад

This is fantastic! 🙆 This'll be very useful to me and I like the idea of making it myself.

@gracecabingas913 8 лет назад

you're very talented .. i like this channel than the others that i subscribed ...

@The_Pirate_Painter 2 года назад

love the binding videos and this one, so simple to make im almost ashamed i had to watch a tutorial on it :) I have a lot of single A4 booklets Im wanting to make into one book so this is going to come in really useful