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

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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Microsoft Word

Typesetting
Essential

Affinity Publisher

Typesetting
Alternative

Inkjet Printer

Typesetting
Helpful

Ledger size cream paper

Typesetting
Essential

Paper of your choice

Typesetting
Alternative

Utility knife with snap-off blades

Cutting and Trimming
Essential

Guillotine paper cutter

Cutting and Trimming
Helpful

Self healing cutting mat

Cutting and Trimming
Essential

Sharp pair of scissors

Cutting and Trimming
Essential

Cardstock, paper

Binding
Helpful

Binder boards/ Davey boards

Binding
Essential

PVA glue PH neutral acid-free

Binding
Essential

Wheat starch adhesive

Binding
Alternative

Silicone/rubber spatula

Binding
Helpful

Pre-waxed thread

Sewing
Essential

Regular sewing thread

Sewing
Alternative

Curved needle

Sewing
Essential

Straight needle

Sewing
Alternative

Bookbinding kit

Sewing
Not necessary

Linen tapes

Sewing
Helpful

Bone folder

Binding
Helpful

Premade endbands

Binding
Essential

8ths graph ruler

Support tools
Essential

Ball peen hammer

Support tools
Helpful

Heat transfer vinyl

Support tools
Not necessary

Small wooden cutting boards

Support tools
Essential