Resource Guide
Here are a few tool, material and tutorial resources. The list will continue to grow and change so be sure to check back!
Materials
Book Board
Lineco pH Neutral Board (from Lineco)
Lineco pH Neutral Board (from Blick)
Upcycled the back of sketch pads or packing materials, cardboard.
Chipboard
Upcycle boxes from grocery store items like cereal or beer.
Paper
Blick White Sulphite Drawing Paper
Printworks 100 Percent Recycled Multipurpose Paper
Glue
Books By Hand PVA Glue Adhesive Kit
GANE ADH0901 Yes All-Purpose Stik Flat Glue
Thread
Tools
Cutting Mat
Blick Self-Healing Cutting Mats
anezus Self Healing Sewing Mat
Cutting Implements
Utility Knife by Artist’s Loft®
Excel Retractable Utility Knife
Regular ol' scissors
Brushes
Paint brushes (bristle and foam) also work
Jigs
Corner Cutting Tool for Bookbinding
DIY jigs with scrap book board
Needles
Loops & Threads™ Curved Needles
Bone Folder
The back of a spoon or a utensil handle
Awl
Thumb tack, a needle stuck in a cork
Beeswax
Triple Filtered 100% Pure American Beeswax Bars 1 Oz
Rulers
Westcott Flexible Stainless Steel Rulers
Weights & Presses
BirderBob's SMALLER 12 x 5.5" Press
Jorgensen 4-Pack Assorted 600lb Bar Clamp
Antique irons like this, text books and encyclopedias
General Material/Tool/Inspo Sites
https://www.colophonbookarts.com/ (supplies)
https://hollanders.com/ (supplies)
https://www.talasonline.com/ (supplies)
PaperSource (supplies, Tampa)
https://www.editions.studio/ (inspo)
iBookBindingStore (Etsy shop with handy tools)
Tutorials
Double Needle Coptic Binding Tutorial
Chain Stitch Book Binding Tutorial
Basically everything I learned is from this account. She's very thorough and easy to follow and her videos are well produced.
YouTube Channel | iBookbinding
Lots of cool tutorials and history.