Following on from the previous blog post 'Printing Price Research' I went about conducting a variety of binding methods for the 52 page mock-up publication. The mock-up paper is A4, 100gsm printer paper. The kind of paper I was using was basic printer paper that was cheap enough to test out my mock-ups without wasting money, so it served as a reference point that i can compare other stock too. Below are a couple of bind methods I tested the 52 page mock-up on to experiment if the bind method is durable enough to with stand 52 pages.
Staple Bind
As you can see there are no photos showing the staple bind because the stables didn't work due to the overall thickness of the publication being to thick. This method may work if the stock was thinner but even if you could find a stock thin enough to hold 52 pages with staples then how long would it last until it weakens and breaks. I'm looking for a bind method that's cheap in production but reliable with long endurance
Saddle Stitch
Images below showcases the saddle stitch method. Saddle stitch worked effectively but not without it's concerns. Due the thickness of the combined 52 pages the binding was more difficult. For example when using the awl to create holes within the book, it took me a while to puncher the paper, which meant that I had to use more force and that led to the paper creasing. On the positive side the thread seemed strong enough to hold the paper intact.
Lastly, the overall book has a gap in the middle and this is due to the paper not folding and then it building up through the number of layers. Aesthetically, this makes the book look undesirable and the designer look unprofessional and questioning his ability, which is something I wouldn't want to come across as. In retrospect there are both advantages and disadvantages to take into consideration for this method. The method is strong enough but at what cost?
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