no help, no nothing

[pauladalessandro]

Since I started binding I've experienced a lack of help from experts (or advanced non experts), so I started looking for a worldwide forum in bookbinding so I could actually learn something. I have to say I am very dissapointed.

I guess I was expecting a warmer crowd, but what the hell.

I will continue experimenting and I'll learn from my own mistakes

[DanielCoffey]

If you are not happy about using this free forum, you could look for another? You did read the fact that this is a fully moderated forum before joining it I assume.

I don't want to poach members from this forum so I won't offer you any links. If you use Google to look for, say, "bookbinding forum" you may find other places to chat about bookbinding.

[edenworkshops]

Have you thought of taking a course in bookbinding? That way you are guaranteed the attention of experts.

Richard

[Shea_M]

In my personal and limited experience, I've found that those who are accomplished and considered experts are hesitant to provide information for a couple of reasons: 1) it's likely that they've paid for much of their education, and 2) many bookbinding experts have spent more time learning their profession than most surgeons. Given that, I'm sure you can understand why some remain quiet.

It's also my opinion that many tips, techniques, etc. need to be shown rather than described.

There are several instructional videos available for purchase, all of which would likely be of help to you. A search via your favorite search engine would no doubt turn up many good leads for you.

Also, stay vocal. There's no harm in asking questions. Join as many forums or groups as you can. You might also try searching, if you haven't already, for any bookbinding groups local to you, such as at an arts center.