Rebind Glossary
Photos and definitions of common rebind options and finishing details.
What's Included in a Rebind Service?
- Edge-lined cover construction
- Cover and liner leather selected through the quote system
- Raised hubs on spine
- Spine stamping: "Holy Bible", abbreviated translation, and maker's mark
- Up to 3 ribbon markers
- Solid matching end-pages
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Cover & Liner Leather
Check the quote system to compare available leather combinations, or reach out by email if you need help choosing the right pairing for your rebind.
The cover leather is the outside leather you hold in-hand and gives the rebind its main look. The liner leather is the leather on the inside of the cover, what you see when you open the Bible. Together, they shape both the exterior appearance and the interior feel of the finished rebind.
Cover Leather
This is the outside leather. Current cover options include Budget River Grain, Standard Capra, Badalassi Carlo Pueblo, Badalassi Carlo Waxy, and Archival Sokoto Goatskin.
Liner Leather
The leather on the inside of the cover. Current liner options include Nappa Lambskin, the industry-standard liner for Bible rebinds, and Smooth Historical Goat, the more archival premium liner with traditional bookbinding character.
Yapp (Standard, Half & Full)
Yapp can be done with a standard overhang or with deeper half and full yapp styles, depending on the look and protection you want for the page edges.
“Yapp” refers to how much the cover extends past the page edges to protect them. More yapp generally adds protection and gives a more traditional look.
Perimeter Stitching
Stitching that runs around the outside edge of the cover. It adds a finished look and can improve durability at corners and high-wear areas.
Art Gilt
Decorative edge finishing that adds color to the page edges for a beautiful look. Typically, newer textblocks with no defects to the pages will result with the best look. An archival ink is used in order to qive the best quality and lasting color. If you are looking for a specific color please let me know in the contact form!
Raised Hubs & Spine Stamping
The raised “bands” across the spine are called hubs. The gold or silver lettering on the spine is from spine stamping using a hot foil stamping machine.
Raised Hubs & Plain/Smooth Spine
They give a traditional, structured look and pair well with spine stamping. They mimic the original leather/fiber straps that were traditionally used to hold books together via sewing. You can choose to have raised hubs in this traditional way, or choose a Plain/Smooth Spine without raised hubs.
Raised Hubs
Plain/Smooth Spine
Spine Stamping
Spine stamping is done with Gold or Silver foil and includes HOLY BIBLE, abbreviated translation, and our Company Mark. Standardly the gold comes in matte and metalic, while the silver is only in metallic. We do have a special service for 23k Gold stamping, but this must be specifically requested.
Custom Spine Stamping
No Spine Stamping
Ribbon Markers & Headbands
Ribbon markers are installed at the head (top) of the spine. The headbands are installed at either end of the spine, the tail and head. Together, they protect one of the most handled areas of the book.
Ribbon Markers
Ribbon markers are built-in bookmarks anchored at the top of the spine. Most Bibles use 1–3 ribbons, but additional ribbons can be added depending on preference.
Headbands
Headbands are the small bands at the top and bottom of the spine. Traditionally they could be sewn for structure, but today they are usually a finishing detail that also protects the spine.
Want to get started on your Rebind?
If you’re unsure what to pick, request a quote and tell me what style you’re going for. I can recommend a clean, durable setup or a higher-end heirloom finish.