DIY Binding Techniques
A course by Fábrica de Texturas , Design Workshop
Joined February 2015
Discover bookbinding techniques to create your own publication
Joined February 2015
Join Fábrica de Texturas to learn how to design and bind your own books, catalogs, fanzines, travel journals, or portfolios entirely by hand.
Familiarize yourself with the various techniques involved in bookbinding, from paper folding and Japanese stitching to methods for making all types of covers and foldouts, while exploring ways to work with different materials like wood, cardboard, and fabric. Find out how to create a layout with your artwork and adapt it to each type of bookbinding to make your own creations.
This course goes hand in hand with Manual Printing for Photopolymer Stamps, where Fábrica de Texturas teaches stamping and printing techniques using household materials.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 8 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (938)
- 24,704 students
- 16 lessons (3h 4m)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe InDesignWhat is this course's project?
Apply bookbinding techniques to self-publish any type of print content. To guide you, Fábrica de Texturas creates a catalog for a fruit shop, but you can choose your own graphic artwork and your favorite personal projects to assemble a spectacular portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn about editorial design and creatively put together their own original portfolio or publication, whether that's a catalog, photo book, fanzine, or travel journal.
Requirements and materials
Grab all the basic bookbinding materials you can find at home, including paper, brushes, and fabric, as well as any embellishments you want to add to your creation. Don't worry, Fábrica de Texturas explains where you can buy everything else.
You also need a computer with Adobe InDesign or any other layout-design program and, of course, a desire to learn and have fun.
Reviews
Fábrica de Texturas
A course by Fábrica de Texturas
Fábrica de Texturas is a 100% Do-It-Yourself project based in Madrid since 2012. Behind it are Gabriela Rodríguez and Xavier Robledo, two lovers of handmade design whose philosophy is centered around experimenting with artisanal techniques and visual arts to make them modern and accessible to everyone.
Their DIY kits and workshops have become so famous that brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ikea, Mahou, Fnac, and DaWanda call on them for all kinds of collaborations and events.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Textures Factory and the "Low Tech"
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Theoretical introduction and contemporary applications
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Contents
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U2
Binding. Basic concepts
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Anatomy of the book
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Tools and Materials
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U3
Folded notebooks
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Accordion
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Butterfly (part I)
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Butterfly (part II)
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Geometric
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U4
Stitched notebooks
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Japanese binding (part I)
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Japanese Binding (Part II)
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Japanese Binding (Variant)
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Coptic binding
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U5
Desktop publishing
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Book design
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Layout and printing
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Binding
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FP
Final project
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DIY Binding Techniques
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FAQs
You’ll learn hand-binding techniques like Japanese stab stitch, Coptic stitch, and glued binding, plus basic digital layout, material selection, notebook customization, and how to create fanzines and handmade books.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic bookbinding or craft skills who want to dive deeper into traditional and modern techniques.
You’ll need paper, scissors, a craft knife, bone folder, thread, needles, glue, cardboard, and some decorative materials. The course will suggest affordable and alternative options for each project.
You’ll master basic Japanese stab stitching, decorative variations, cover preparation, punching and assembly, along with tips to personalize your notebooks inspired by Eastern traditions.
The course walks you through folding, gluing, and assembling pages, making sturdy covers, and customizing finishes to create a functional, long-lasting accordion notebook.
Yes, the course covers basic digital layout using programs like InDesign, file prep, page organization, and exporting for DIY printing.
Absolutely, the course encourages using low-tech methods, recycled and alternative materials, blending traditional techniques with modern creativity.
Adobe InDesign
Excelente! Todavía no lo termino pero te atrapa desde el comienzo.
Me ha encantado el curso, todo muy sencillamente explicado. De los mejores que he hecho en Domestika. Muchas gracias.
Excelente curso, aprendi mucho.
Très bon cours, bien expliqué et qui répond à mes attentes car il donne différentes techniques. Néanmoins, la traduction en français avec l'IA est catastrophique ! La fille parle avec une voix d'homme par moments, il y a des répétitions de phrases, c'est dommage, car le contenu du cours est bon. Donc je recommande le cours pour son contenu, mais je pense vraiment qu'il vaut mieux le regarder dans la langue originale !
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