Samsiah left the corporate world in 2009 to launch her book binding business in Kuala Lumpur. Photos: Samsiah Jendol
Kuala Lumpur-based bookbinder Samsiah Jendol, 50, sounded enthusiastic as she spoke about her trip to Penang last weekend.
She shared photos of all the food she devoured – nasi kandar, cendol, spring rolls, as well as some Instagram-worthy photos she took at tourist spots in Georgetown.
Little Syam's bookbinding wonders
Samsiah left the corporate world in 2009 to launch her book binding business in Kuala Lumpur. Photos: Samsiah Jendol
In Samsiah’s books, the beautiful stitching is showcased.
A puncher and hammer are used to create the alphabets on the spine of a book.
Waxed thread, scissors and a curved needle are some of the must-haves in bookbinding.
Centipede stitching is one of the techniques used in bookbinding.
Items like waxed thread, glue, scissors, paper folder, awl, puncher, cotton tape, and needles are some of the essentials in a bookbinder’s toolkit.
Before embarking on a project, Samsiah has to plan the type of stitching and material.
Samsiah uses the long stitch technique on many of her custom-made books.
Samsiah has shared her knowledge in bookbinding with over 2,000 students in the last decade.
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