Make the Box of a Slipcase // Adventures in Bookbinding

In this video I'll demonstrate making the box for a slipcase. In the next video I'll show how to cover it.

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00:00 Make the Box of a Slipcase
00:53 Measuring the book
01:52 Cutting the sides
03:58 Lining the sides
06:21 Cutting the walls
08:18 Lining the walls with paper and sides with card
11:31 Assembling the box
14:29 Test fit
14:49 Optional external lining

I used a generic acid-free 2.4mm binders grey board. 80pt Davey board would be a good board to use.
https://www.talasonline.com/Davey-Binders-Board
https://www.schmedt.com/grey-board-s-sheet-stock-acid-free-archivl-board-smooth/19020015
https://ratchford.co.uk/product-category/grey-boards-spine-linings/greyboard-millboard/

The lining paper is 120gsm Italian print.

The lining card is 300gsm (10pt) Bristol card/board.
https://www.talasonline.com/Heritage-Archival-Bristol-Board
https://www.schmedt.com/folder-board-smooth-made-of-pressboard-size-91.4-x-60.6-cm-short-grain/11691001

Any PVA/EVA designed for use with paper is fine as an adhesive. It is a good idea to let boxes dry and out-gas for about a week before storing things in them.

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