Has anyone ever tried to make their own dust cover?

>>9839270
had to for design school.
any paper you like will do- the folds aren't sharp, so cracking shouldn't be an issue.

>>9839290
The only papers I've ever used are photographic which usually crack when bent (not that I'd use that kind of paper). Other than that I've just printed dollar posters at staples. Do you remember what you used?

>>9839352
90 weight probably. It wasn't anything special. Any heavy matte paper will work. If you're looking for something really fancy, then I suggest going to a printers, where us students spent most of our money. Depending on the quality of the shop, they'll have a variety of papers you can choose from- color, feel, weight etc. Might cost a little, but not a lot, and if you're jonesing for that professional feel without a lot of experience, then that's probably the best bet.

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>>9839270
What about laminating them in plastic like library books? I have done this to a few books, and it looks pretty good.

>>9839437
Huh. Well, at some point, the residue ends up collect dust and dirt and lint along the edges which I don't enjoy personally- or is that just because hundreds of people handle the book?

>>9839460
I don't think that this happens to private books. My dad has a few well read thirty year old laminate books, and they are all in good condition without any dirt or lint on or underneath the plastic.

>>9839466
Ah, okay, cool. Do you just use laminate sheets, or?

>>9839437
wouldn't that be a bit think? I don't know much about laminating but the stuff I generally see is very heavy and whites a bit when bent.

>>9839425
thanks for the tips!

>>9839474
Yes, I do. Sorry for le late reply. >>9839624
You're right. I still think it looks good though.