Perfect Binding (Paperback) Course
This course teaches professional perfect binding for paperbacks, covering tools, materials, step-by-step hand binding techniques, quality control, and durability testing. Learners will produce reliable, bookstore-quality books and enhance skills for small-run and custom projects, gaining confidence in creating clean, durable paperbacks through practical, hands-on lessons.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain mastery in hand perfect binding for paperbacks. Learn to select papers, covers, and adhesives, organise workspace, and handle tools safely. Follow step-by-step instructions for spine preparation, gluing, trimming, and cover fitting. Implement quality checks, durability tests, and fixes for professional results.
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Develop skills
- Hand perfect binding for durable paperbacks with efficient workflow.
- Master adhesives like PVA, PUR, EVA for strong flexible spines.
- Precision trimming, scoring, and creasing covers to professional standards.
- Prepare print layouts, pages, margins for clean small runs.
- Quality control, testing, and repairing common binding issues.
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