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10. Use an awl to punch holes in each of the eight marks in each signature. 11. Using waxed thread, bind the book together using the coptic stitch method. A full video tutorial can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=ue52htX3j0k 12. Trim and tie off any loose threads. 13. Erase any marks on the pages. 14. Wipe off the covers with a damp cloth. 15. Admire your amazing handmade vinyl record book!

For Megan’s full video tutorial on making this book, go to youtu.be/kkIcigaJW6g.

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5. Sand the edges of the records with fine grit sandpaper. 6. Using a very small drill bit, drill all of the holes. 7. Cut heavy paper (I used paper from a sketch book) to approximately 8” × 16.” 8. Divide the paper into even stacks, or signa- tures (I put six pieces of paper in each stack) and fold them together. 9. Line your record up to mark eight spots aligned with the holes in the record cover.

Megan lives in Kansas City, MO, with her husband and three daughters. She spends her days dreaming up projects, scouting out thrift stores, sewing and cooking. Read her blog at homemadeginger.com.

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