How to Make a traditional Chinese stab binding book

This two-part video demonstrates the ancient Chinese book binding technique called stab binding. If you do a lot of calligraphy, you can use this technique to put all of your sheets together into a really attractive and traditional book. Make sure you line the pages up correctly!

Here is a list of tools you would need for bookbinding:

1) Cutting mat;

2) Foam pad;

3) Cutting knife(X-acto or scalpel);

4) Paper, rice paper, mulberry paper or any drawing paper.

5) Paper poking tool;

6) Bone Folder;

6) Thread - fine French linen thread is recommended for the best result;

7) Bookbinding needles;

8) Masking tape