A Beginner's Guide to the Tools and Materials for Bookbinding

This list was originally compiled for fanfiction bookbinders, but the items listed apply to bookbinding as a whole. :)

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Worlds Between Bindery
Worlds Between Bindery
13th July 2022 in visual art & design
A Beginner's Guide to the Tools and Materials for Bookbinding
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  • 1

    Laptop

  • 2

    Microsoft Word

  • 3

    Affinity Publisher

  • 4

    Adobe InDesign

  • 5

    Adobe Acrobat

  • 6

    Laser Printer

  • 7

    Inkjet Printer

  • 8

    Ledger size cream paper

  • 9

    Paper of your choice

  • 10

    Utility knife with snap-off blades

  • 11

    Paper cutter

  • 12

    Guillotine paper cutter

  • 13

    Self healing cutting mat

  • 14

    Sharp pair of scissors

  • 15

    French paring knife

  • 16

    Whetstone

  • 17

    Cardstock, paper

  • 18

    Binder boards/ Davey boards

  • 19

    Chipboard

  • 20

    PVA glue PH neutral acid-free

  • 21

    Wheat starch adhesive

  • 22

    Silicone/rubber spatula

  • 23

    Pre-waxed thread

  • 24

    Regular sewing thread

  • 25

    Beeswax bar

  • 26

    Curved needle

  • 27

    Straight needle

  • 28

    Bookbinding kit

  • 29

    Linen tapes

  • 30

    Bone folder

  • 31

    Teflon folder