Trimming a stack of folded papers

Bundling the paper stack by stitching each folded paper with a string

Gluing inner covers to the paper stack

Trimming all the edges to make the paper stack look better

Attaching book marking ribbon to the back of the paper stack

Reinforcing the book spine by gluing Japanese “Washi” paper strips over the back of the paper stack (spine)

Making the front cover

Gluing cardboard stiffeners over the back of the front cover paper

Folding margins of the front cover paper inside along the cardboard

Applying glue along the center of the front cover to put the paper stack and the front cover together

Drying glue between the paper stack and the front cover, using hot iron over the edge of the spine

Gluing inner covers to the back of the front cover to complete the bookbinding

Applying pressure to make sure the glues are set firmly

Hot stamping of letters to make a book more personalized