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MY REBIND JOURNEY

When I started my rebind journey in 2024, I knew I needed to document each step along the journey so I could fully appreciate my progress. Each rebind I have completed has brought with it joy and challenges. I learn something new each time I sit down at the table to work, but in the midst of working through each rebind, I do not see that happening and tend to get frustrated. This site allows me to look back on this journey and see that I have made progress and to keep going.

I also wanted a way for others to have a "behind the scenes" look at what goes into repairing and recovering a Bible. The before and after pictures are great, but the process is what makes the journey so rewarding. Below you will find all the rebinds I have done so far with the first rebind at the bottom and the newest rebind at the beginning. I hope you enjoy getting a glimpse of my rebind journey.

- Cody

glue cup, tools, and leather

#12

This Bible was in need of some love!

light blue leather bible on brown table

#11

A beloved grandmother's Bible for a co-worker of mine.

closed bible on table

#10

The first rebind for someone!

Open Bible on green mat

#09

A nice little Bible I picked up at used book store.

Closed blue Bible on green mat

#08

Ok, ok... It's not a leather cover rebind, but it's still a rebind!

Open Bible

#07

My little NKJV that was falling apart needing new life.

Open Bible

#06

I love the color combinations on my NASB!

A Bible in repair laying on a cutting mat

#05

This rebind is of the well-known ESV Study Bible and it is big!

Blue leather hymnal

#04

Let's try rebinding a hymnal!

Red Bible with gold lettering

#03

I tried to mimic the original cover of this Spanish-English parallel Bible.

leather tools on leather cover

#02

The first attempt at perimeter stitching.

Green leather Bible

#01

My first rebind holds a special place in my heart because, well, it's the first one! I'll never forget sweating over this little NIV Thinline.

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