Reference Book
the design and title on the cover, polishing the leather sides and back of the
book are included in this process.
Tools made of brass used for impressing on surfaces of leather or cloth are
called finishing tools.
Practical Activities- Letterpress binding
- Stationery binding.
- Different types of sewing
a) Cord sewing (Sawn-in-sewing)
b) Tape sewing
c) Overcast sewing
d) Flexible and double flexible sewing - Case binding
- Gum preparation for binding
- End paper making
- Backing, rounding and edge decoration of books.
Assessment activities - Prepare a Notebook using flexible sewing method.
- Prepare an Account book using cord sewing method in half cloth style
binding. - Prepare a file board and a writing board.
- Prepare a Notepad in A5 size with paper back cover.
- Prepare a chart showing different types of end papers.
TE Questions - Define book binding.
- What are the main classifications of binding?
- What is an end paper? Write notes of different types of end papers.
- What are the various materials used in book binding?
- Explain briefly about different types of adhesives used in book binding.
- Describe the various covering processes in book binding.
- Explain briefly about the different types of sewing processes you have
studied. - What are collating marks?