Make the Box of a Slipcase // Adventures in Bookbinding

In this video I'll demonstrate making the box for a slipcase. In the next video I'll show how to cover it. These videos are only possible thanks to the support of Patreons, and if you are able, your support would be greatly appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/DASBookbinding You can become a DAS Bookbinding Patreon at a free level and I provide some materials for everyone to use. I understand not everyone wants to use Patreon. I also very much welcome and appreciate one-off contributions. This can be done through https://PayPal.me/dasbookbinding DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide https://www.patreon.com/posts/guide-to-das-92264118 00:00 Make the Box of a Slipcase 00:53 Measuring the book 01:52 Cutting the sides 03:58 Lining the sides 06:21 Cutting the walls 08:18 Lining the walls with paper and sides with card 11:31 Assembling the box 14:29 Test fit 14:49 Optional external lining I used a generic acid-free 2.4mm binders grey board. 80pt Davey board would be a good board to use. https://www.talasonline.com/Davey-Binders-Board https://www.schmedt.com/grey-board-s-sheet-stock-acid-free-archivl-board-smooth/19020015 https://ratchford.co.uk/product-category/grey-boards-spine-linings/greyboard-millboard/ The lining paper is 120gsm Italian print. The lining card is 300gsm (10pt) Bristol card/board. https://www.talasonline.com/Heritage-Archival-Bristol-Board https://www.schmedt.com/folder-board-smooth-made-of-pressboard-size-91.4-x-60.6-cm-short-grain/11691001 Any PVA/EVA designed for use with paper is fine as an adhesive. It is a good idea to let boxes dry and out-gas for about a week before storing things in them. The #DASBookbinding Channel is the perfect starting point for learning #bookbinding. It covers foundation skills, simple projects, technical methods, materials and more advanced bookbinding projects. The best way to find what you are looking for is the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide. https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14/youtube-channel/ English Closed Caption titles by Carrie Snyder coming soon. Thank you!!