Endpaper Challenge #1
Endpaper Method 1 was a rather straightforward one. In Arthur Johnson, it was described as:
“...Method 1, the double fold of the handmade paper adds strength to the hinge and the sewing thread is protected under the board paper. It is tipped on the first section for 3-6mm as well as sewn.”
I tipped on the back endpaper before sewing and left the front endpaper to be tipped on after sewing. Unfortunately, I forgot to tip on the front before I rounded and backed. But it seemed to hold on well. I did not have any handmade paper with me, and chose to use a machine made coloured paper instead.
The verdict of this endpaper is that even though it does have a great deal of strength in the hinge, the fold causes a thickness under the board paper and it can be seen very obviously after pressing. It will not really work for fine bindings, but for heavy use cased-in bindings, it could be a good option.
As seen in one of the pictures, I have written the style of endpaper and some notes at the back page of this blank journal. And it is signed and numbered.
This is covered in a distressed quarter book cloth and a floral wallpaper cover featuring one of my favourite flowers, Hydrangea. It is for sale at USD65 (excluding shipping).