How to Case-In a Text Block - Bookbinding tutorial

Casing in a textblock can be a tricky process. If the textblock isn't glued to the cover properly, your book may not open as it should. In this video, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of preparing your covers and correctly attaching them to the textblock, ensuring smooth, functional results. Read the full instructions on our blog here: https://blog.talasonline.com/post/how... For this video you'll need a text block. Pre-sewn versions can be found here: https://www.talasonline.com/paper-and... (or sew your own:    • Bookbinding:  How to Sew a Simple French L...   and don't forget to prepare the spine:    • How to prepare a book block spine for casi...  ) You'll need bookcloth, which can be purchase by the yard here: https://www.talasonline.com/fabrics-a... Binder's board can be purchased by the full sheet or small pieces here: https://www.talasonline.com/Davey-Bin... Bristol Board for the spine support can be found here: https://www.talasonline.com/Heritage-... Jade 403 PVA for the gluing can be found here: https://www.talasonline.com/Jade-403 Along with glue brushes: https://www.talasonline.com/Round-Glu... Bone folders in various shapes and sizes at an affordable price: https://www.talasonline.com/Bone-Folders Use Silicone Release Paper to ensure that your pages do not stick: https://www.talasonline.com/Silicone-...