FAQ About Bookbinding
How do you create decorative elements, such as embossing or gold tooling, on a book cover?
EMBOSSING:
Materials Needed:
- Embossing powder
- Embossing ink or clear embossing pad
- Heat tool (embossing gun)
- Embossing folder or stamp (for pattern)
- Soft brush or cloth
Steps:
- Prepare the Book Cover
- Apply Embossing Ink
- Sprinkle Embossing Powder
- Remove Excess Powder
- Heat the Powder
- Cool and Set
- Clean Up
GOLD TOOLING:
Materials Needed:
- Gold leaf or gold foil
- Gilder's tip or brush
- Gilding adhesive (size)
- Soft brush or cotton ball
- Heating tool or gilder's knife
Steps:
- Prepare the Book Cover
- Apply Gilding Adhesive (Size)
- Wait for the Size to Tack
- Apply Gold Leaf
- Burnish the Gold Leaf
- Remove Excess Gold Leaf
- Heat Set the Gold Leaf
- Protect the Gold Tooling
