Perfect book corners & edges every time - build this jig!

Struggling with messy notebook corners or uneven book edges? In this beginner-friendly bookbinding tutorial, I’m sharing the simple methods I use to measure, trim, and cut cover paper for clean, professional-looking results every time. I’ll also show you how to make an easy DIY corner-cutting jig that helps you create perfect 45° corners quickly and consistently. Along the way, I talk about choosing the right paper placement for patterned covers, working with different board thicknesses, and a few small workflow tips that make handmade books look much more polished. If you enjoy bookbinding, handmade journals, coptic stitch notebooks, or paper crafts for beginners, this video is for you. I mentioned these videos: Paper & board grain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0eZi4e2gIY&list=ULxiVu34rtURk Preparing fabric for book covers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW3qCZxCOS0&list=ULxiVu34rtURk Hinged covers for a Japanese binding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_CVmA1u_8&feature=youtu.be&list=ULxiVu34rtURk Watch my bookbinding essentials playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPx1fSPKY6k&list=PL_mNX1eQb4y4VxwffnAR7xiVu34rtURk- -------------------- Find some of the products that I use for bookbinding & paper crafts here: https://amzn.to/3NewXdA - This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you buy through this links, I earn a little commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! -------------------- Connect with me here: Blog (DIY and travel, in German): https://missredfox.de Shop (handmade notebooks, stationery & paper gifts): https://missredfox.etsy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_missredfox_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missredfox Pinterest: https://pinterest.de/missredfox -------------------- Chapters: 0:00 intro 00:00:12 welcome & what you'll learn (measure & cut edges & corners, make a corner cutting jig) 00:00:31 how large to cut your cover paper or book cloth 00:00:59 rule of thumb for measuring the cover paper size 00:01:24 how large to cut your endpaper 00:01:48 using templates for cutting cover paper 00:05:14 how the pattern of the cover paper matters 00:05:53 templates for books with elastic closure 00:06:11 why notebook corners need trimming 00:07:25 how far to cut the corners of the cover paper from the board corner 00:07:40 different ways to cut your excess corners 00:09:20 DIY corner cutting jig for perfect 45° corners 00:13:34 how to use the corner cutting jig 00:14:53 final thoughts and tipps 00:15:59 thank you / outro -------------------- About this channel: Welcome to missredfox Paper Art, a channel dedicated to bookbinding for beginners, DIY notebook making, and creative paper crafts. Here you’ll find step-by-step bookbinding tutorials including Japanese stab binding, coptic binding, and easy bookbinding techniques you can do at home. Learn how to start bookbinding, discover the best bookbinding tools and materials, and follow beginner-friendly guides to create your own handmade notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. I also share DIY stationery ideas, aesthetic paper crafts like origami and papercuts, and easy paper craft tutorials for beginners. From handmade notebooks and journals to creative paper projects, each video is designed to be simple, practical, and accessible - even if you have no experience. If you’re interested in bookbinding at home, paper crafts for beginners, and aesthetic DIY projects, this channel will help you learn new skills and create beautiful, handmade pieces. Do you love cozy, aesthetic, and hands-on creativity? Then this channel will help you slow down and enjoy the process of making something by hand. ✨ Subscribe and start your journey into paper art with my bookbinding tutorials, DIY notebook ideas, journal making, and paper craft inspiration - no experience needed! -------------------- Music: "This little happy royalty free music is all about having some fun!" by frequentlyaskedmusic (Luca Tomassini), licence from depositphotos by vistaprint, file ID 412257164 #missredfoxpaperart #bookbinding #beginnerbookbinding #bookbindingforbeginners #diybookbinding #papercrafts #howtomakeanotebook #howtobindabook