Bookbinding

Be able to identify the following terms:

• a.

  Foredge h. Head

• b.

  Gutter i. Foot

• c.

  Endsheet j. Deckle edge

• d.

  Flysheet k. Guarding sheets

• e.

  Signature l. Headbanding

• f.

  Mull m. Casing-in

• g.

  Backbone n. Buchram

Describe the difference between the following binding methods:

• a.

  Perfect binding d. Spiral (metal and plastic)

• b.

  Hard bound e. Saddle stitch

• c.

  Single signature

Perform the following:

• a.

  Bind a single signature hand binding "manuscript".

• b.

  Bind a blank book using at least four signatures and a permanent cloth hard board binding, using a "case" method.

• c.

  The proper way to "break in" a new binding.

• d.

  Make a "slip case" for your blank book of at least four signatures.

Identify and describe the uses for the following binder's tools:

• a.

  Bone folder e. Sewing frame

• b.

  Kick press f. Squared card

• c.

  Folding needle g. Punch

• d.

  Awls

Define the difference of paper weight in relationship to a ream of paper.

Describe the color and properties of three types of adhesives used in the binding process and where they are used:

• a.

  Hot melt animal glue c. Resin glues

• b.

  Casing-in paste

Know and list the five principal stages of hand binding

• a.

  Preparing the signatures d. Attaching the boards (covers)

• b.

  Sewing up the signatures e. Finishing

• c.

  Gluing up the back