A Beginner's Guide to the Tools and Materials for Bookbinding
A Beginner's Guide to the Tools and Materials for Bookbinding
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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
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1

Laptop

Laptop
Typesetting
Essential
2

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word
Typesetting
Essential
3

Affinity Publisher

Affinity Publisher
Typesetting
Alternative
4

Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign
Typesetting
Alternative
5

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat
Typesetting
Essential
6

Laser Printer

Laser Printer
Typesetting
Essential
7

Inkjet Printer

Inkjet Printer
Typesetting
Helpful
8

Ledger size cream paper

Ledger size cream paper
Typesetting
Essential
9

Paper of your choice

Paper of your choice
Typesetting
Alternative
10

Utility knife with snap-off blades

Utility knife with snap-off blades
Cutting and Trimming
Essential
11

Paper cutter

Paper cutter
Cutting and Trimming
Essential
12

Guillotine paper cutter

Guillotine paper cutter
Cutting and Trimming
Helpful
13

Self healing cutting mat

Self healing cutting mat
Cutting and Trimming
Essential
14

Sharp pair of scissors

Sharp pair of scissors
Cutting and Trimming
Essential
15

French paring knife

French paring knife
Cutting and Trimming
Alternative
16

Whetstone

Whetstone
Cutting and Trimming
Alternative
17

Cardstock, paper

Cardstock, paper
Binding
Helpful
18

Binder boards/ Davey boards

Binder boards/ Davey boards
Binding
Essential
19

Chipboard

Chipboard
Binding
Alternative
20

PVA glue PH neutral acid-free

PVA glue PH neutral acid-free
Binding
Essential
21

Wheat starch adhesive

Wheat starch adhesive
Binding
Alternative
22

Silicone/rubber spatula

Silicone/rubber spatula
Binding
Helpful
23

Pre-waxed thread

Pre-waxed thread
Sewing
Essential
24

Regular sewing thread

Regular sewing thread
Sewing
Alternative
25

Beeswax bar

Beeswax bar
Sewing
Alternative
26

Curved needle

Curved needle
Sewing
Essential
27

Straight needle

Straight needle
Sewing
Alternative
28

Bookbinding kit

Bookbinding kit
Sewing
Not necessary
29

Linen tapes

Linen tapes
Sewing
Helpful
30

Bone folder

Bone folder
Binding
Helpful
31

Teflon folder

Teflon folder
Binding
Alternative
32

Awl

Awl
Binding
Helpful
33

Satin ribons

Satin ribons
Binding
Not necessary
34

Premade endbands

Premade endbands
Binding
Essential
35

Mull

Mull
Binding
Helpful
36

Book cloth

Book cloth
Binding
Essential
37

Bristol paper

Bristol paper
Binding
Not necessary
38

Pencil

Pencil
Support tools
Essential
39

Binders clips

Binders clips
Support tools
Not necessary
40

8ths graph ruler

8ths graph ruler
Support tools
Essential
41

Metal Ruler

Metal Ruler
Support tools
Essential
42

Ball peen hammer

Ball peen hammer
Support tools
Helpful
43

Heat transfer vinyl

Heat transfer vinyl
Support tools
Not necessary
44

Heat press

Heat press
Support tools
Not necessary
45

Iron

Iron
Support tools
Alternative
46

Small wooden cutting boards

Small wooden cutting boards
Support tools
Essential
47

F clamps

F clamps
Support tools
Essential