We'll cover every step in the process, from stitching the text block to final assembly! This journal is a gift for my Dad, and I embossed his initials onto the cover with a 3D printed technique that I cover in-depth in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVeVikyJU3o The following videos by Sea Lemon are also a fantastic resource for hardcover case binding: DIY Hardcover Book | Case Bookbinding Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av_rU-yOPd4 DIY Text Block | Case Bookbinding Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGQ5P8QVHSg How to Make Your Own Book Headbands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqtjWf04qes Support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/morleykert https://morleykert.com/shop THINGS I USED IN THIS VIDEO: Southworth 100% Cotton Paper - https://amzn.to/33VYwya Bone folder - https://amzn.to/3u2QOwS Bonded nylon thread - https://amzn.to/3wmx2Ow Bookbinding glue - https://amzn.to/3hBBkx9 Cutting Mat - https://amzn.to/364bWcV Rotary Cutter - https://amzn.to/3qrDqAM OLFA Utility Knife - https://amzn.to/3pIw4byDial Calipers - https://amzn.to/3s98U0P Dial Calipers - https://amzn.to/3s98U0P Red PLA - https://amzn.to/33kn72Z Prusa i3 MK3S 3D Printer - https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/51-original-prusa-i3-mk3s OTHER TOOLS I LIKE TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/morleykert Note: The above Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. You can see more of my work and behind-the-scenes content on: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/morleykert/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/morleykert TIKTOK: https://vm.tiktok.com/xSfbdj/ I'm also on these podcasts! Into the Spotlight: https://anchor.fm/into-the-spotlight CLAMP: https://www.clampcast.com/ https://morleykert.com/ #bookbinding #leatherwork #DIY