In November 2022, I performed virtually for The American Bookbinders Museum, demonstrating the hand paring of leather. I discuss the reasons for paring, show some historic paring examples, then demonstrate in detail the techniques and thought processes that paring leather involves. And of course I talk about the tools, using an M2 hybrid knife to demonstrate.
In a collaboration between myself, The American Bookbinders Museum, and Darryn & Carrie of DAS Bookbinding, the recording of this event has been edited to provide a concise overview of the subject that Arthur W. Johnson describes as “one of the most admired skills in bookbinding”. Video link, or sign up for a notification to watch.
During the presentation, I preform a bookbinders’ party trick of seeing how many sides of leather I can edge pare in a single strip. Any guesses? I hope to chat with some of you Saturday. Bring lots of questions!
Thank you Darryn for the edits!
Peachey Conservation 
Thank you for this notice! Iʻll be watching.
Deborah
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Dear Jeff,
This event will be at 4am in the morning for people in Sydney Australia. Is it possible to get a recording as I think this video is very important for binders who want to use leather.
I’m also fairly new to binding so any information like this is a treasure for me.
Please let me know if it’s possible? Probably a sunday morning for us as we are just a few hours ahead of you.
Regards Sabrina Berger
Sorry I wasn’t clear. The Q&A will be live in the comments, but the video is a remix by Darryn. It will be on his channel to view whenever you want. I will be responding to comments live while it is playing, and you can read them later. So rest well!