This video demonstrates one method for decorating the #edge of a book with #graphite.

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00:00 Graphite edges
00:40 Egg glaire
03:00 Head or tail, flat edge
08:10 Rounded fore-edge
13:30 Other embellishments

The graphite I use in the video is General's pure powdered graphite.

The technique used is based on a workshop by Fred Pohlmann
http://www.pohlmannbookbinders.com.au/

The flat burnisher I use came from Hewit and Sons
http://www.hewitonline.com/product_p/...

The best speciality book on edge decoration is "A Craftsman's Guide to Edge Decoration" by John Mitchell, 1993.

The tools and materials I use can be purchased from specialist suppliers and manufacturers in my suppliers list. If you are in Australia I have a limited range of items I supply by mail or by pickup from the bindery in Brisbane.
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https://dasbookbinding.com/2020/03/27...

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 videos are presented in a tutorial or lesson fashion, which I hope are easy to follow. The knowledge presented is based on traditional techniques which can be used to create traditional books or as a foundation to quality journalling or creative artists' books. The best way to find what you are looking for is the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide.
https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14...

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English Closed Caption titles by Carrie Snyder. Thank you!!

The music used in this video is performed by Jon Sayles. Jon has some great classical guitar music on his website, which he shares freely.