The video is a tutorial on creating a handmade book, "The Tome of Earth." The artist begins by staining the paper with coffee and then cooks it in the oven to dry. They then sew the pages together and create a book press using a makeshift frame.
The artist adds end sheets to the book and attaches a leather cover, which they shape and glue to the spine. They also create leather straps to keep the book together and attach them to the cover.
Before carving the leather, the artist explains their interpretation of the Earth element, which they base their design on. They then carve the design into the leather and apply stain to it.
Finally, they glue the end pages to the book, apply gold leaf, and attach corner protectors and metal corner ornaments. The video ends with a reveal of the completed book, and the artist thanks viewers for watching and invites them to subscribe for future projects.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The creator is making a book called "The Tome of Earth".
2. The book is part of a series, including "The Tome of Air" and "The Tome of Fire".
3. The creator is using coffee to stain the paper for the book.
4. The paper type used is sketchbook paper or drawing paper with a thickness of more than 110 GSM.
5. The creator is using a deep tray to cook the paper in the oven to dry.
6. The creator has two more trays to cook the paper, but only uses two trays at a time.
7. The paper is cooked in the oven for an undetermined amount of time, with the creator checking on it periodically to see if it's dry or damp.
8. The creator is using a book press to flatten the paper.
9. The creator is sewing the pages together using a jute cord.
10. The creator is making a sewing jig to help with the sewing process.
11. The creator is using card stock to make end sheets for the book.
12. The card stock is 160 GSM, making it thicker and more durable.
13. The creator is using white PVA glue to attach the end sheets to the book.
14. The creator is using a hammer to shape the spine of the book.
15. The creator is applying a layer of glue to the spine to strengthen it.
16. The creator is using a wood fiber board to make the cover of the book.
17. The wood fiber board is heavy and sturdy.
18. The creator is using goatskin leather, vegetable tanned, to cover the book.
19. The leather is 1mm thick, which is thicker than usual for bookbinding.
20. The creator is applying water to the leather to make it soft and pliable.
21. The creator is using double cap rivets to attach the buckle to the straps.
22. The creator is carving a design into the leather cover.
23. The creator is applying stain to the leather.
24. The creator is gluing the end pages to the book.
25. The creator is applying gold leaf to the book.
26. The creator is attaching corner protectors and metal corner ornaments to the book.
27. The creator has a Patreon account and Instagram account for behind-the-scenes content.
28. The creator plans to make a "Tome of Water" book in the future.