How to turn a paperback book into a hardcover

A book you can judge by the cover.

Today I'm sharing an easy (and relatively cheap) tutorial on how to spray book edges at home. An in-depth DIY Sprayed Edges Tutorial!

Learn how to bind your own hardback book. Great for your own use or as a personalized gift. #Instructables #papercraft #books #journal #binding #bookbinding

Old books are often recycled or thrown away because of wear that causes the binding to fall apart. This guide will show you how to repair your old...

(Welcome to New York Times readers! We’re republishing this project described in “Expanding the Creative Horizons of Your Printer” by Sonia Zjawinski – enjoy!) We love to integrate books into our decor, but does your child have favorite books that aren’t quite in display condition? Beat up paperbacks can easily be turned into custom hardbacks with some scrap cardboard, fabric, a gluestick, and an inkjet printer.

This is part two of a tutorial for how to turn your favorite book into a custom hardcover edition! In this video I’ll be showing you how to build the case fo...

Do you like making a stylish statement while indulging your reading obsession? Then you’re going to love these quick and easy DIY linen book covers.

How to Make a Simple Book

Do you have books that you would like to keep around but are in bad shape or would you just like some books for decorative accents? Then let me show you how you can recover a book for "$1.50 and Under". For me, this project is pretty much free because I have all the supplies on hand! Supplies: fabric (I used an old table cloth) Spray Adhesive scissors a book Duct Tape (if your using a book that needs repair) 1. First use duct tape to re-enforce any weak areas in the books cover. 2. Now open…

So, you want to delve into the world of Altered books, but have no clue how to begin... good thing you're here! First, find a book to alter. You can use anything to make a 'book': cardboard, bookboard, an old children's book, licence plates. We're going to recycle a hardcover from the Library in this tutorial. Not the good ones you check out, silly. Most libraries have an area where they sell books; duplicates, old, dammaged ones. Look for a Hard cover book, and I suggest you start with a…

Because textbooks are supposed to last for a while so many students can use them, teachers sometimes require students to use book covers on their textbooks. Durable fabric book covers are sold in many school supply stores, but they are often expensive.

A Handmade Book With a Cardboard Cover: Books can be made in a lot of different ways and with different materials. Here's a way to make a simple book with a cardboard cover that I've used with kids of all ages over the years.

Craft: covering books How to cover your books old school with brown kraft paper. – NO SCISSORS – NO TAPE – NO CONTACT PAPER Just books and brown kraft paper (or a disassembled paper bag). And you can do this: Now you have the perfect spot for doodles and designs! Thanks Mom and Dad for... Read more

Protect your books with style with these 12 quick and easy DIY book cover tutorials. Curated by Arty Crafty Crew.

How to Repair a Hardcover Book

Fabric covered books are an inexpensive way to decorate a shelf or mantel. Learn how to cover a book with fabric with this tutorial!

Do you have a trade paperback that has fallen on hard times? If you've got loose or torn pages, a detached cover, broken binding, or dirty smudges all over your book, don't fret. It's fairly simple to resurrect the book for a few more...

Do you use notebooks for daily journalling, bullet journalling (hi #bujo friends!), or planning + scheduling your business goals? Having an inspiring or beautiful book can tip you from "meh" to motivated!