Scrapbooking: Unique Scrapbook Album Designs by Marcia Engeltjes

The Binding Process
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Step 19
Next is to finish off the book’s paper edge. The traditional method is to shave each page down. I do this with a straight edge razor blade while the book is clamped.

Step 20
I have developed my own method of edge finishing as well. To achieve a sculpted deckled edge on some books, I hand rip each page to form a particular shape complimentary to the book’s intended cover composition.

Step 21
To achieve a thick durable cover, two or more layers of cover board are glued together and pressed beneath white foam condensed under heavy pressure.

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