- Choose a binding style that works with your book. Do you want Japanese stab binding? Perfect bound? Saddle-stitched?
- Do a practice binding on scratch paper first so you know how it's going to look. That way you won't ruin your pages.
- When binding books by hand craftsmanship is the most important thing. If the binding isn't straight or it's got glue everywhere it distracts the eye from the presentation of the book.
- Use all acid-free materials so your book will last.
- Try taking a class on book binding. I learned how to bind books when I studied graphic design, and to this day I'm glad I know this useful skill.
- Have fun. I know this might sound silly, but when you enjoy making something, it comes across in the final product.
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