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Book Making Supplies
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items Supplies I use and recommend for making a variety of books at home. Tools, tips, and tutorials.
This is a really durable machine and very easy to use. There is a slight learning curve, but there are some great tutorials on YouTube. I will add some of my favorites. List contains affiliate link that may result in a commission, but does not increa...
We R Memory Keepers® Cinch™ Book Binding Tool with ...
An absolute “must have” for making hard cover journals and planners. List contains affiliate link that may result in a commission, but does not increase the cost to you.
Chipboard Sheets & Surfaces | Michaels
This is a great machine. It's heavy duty and very simple to use. I used it to make a dry erase letter practice book for my grandson, and he loves it. It takes a little practice to get pages lined up perfectly each time, but I'm getting better at it.
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OFFNOVA Wire Binding Machine, Punch 12 Sheets
Have you ever wanted to make your own paperback journal? This is the machine for it. Lots of great tutorials on YouTube, as well. I am looking forward to trying it for making note pads, magnetic shopping lists, To Do list pads, etc.
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We R Memory Keepers Thermal Cinch Machine
Good for spiral bound book, journals, and notebooks when you want a thicker cover.
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140lb Bright White Cardstock 8.5"x11" (50 Sheets)
This is a good basic overview of the original and Thermal Cinch machines. This is not my video, but I wanted to share because it's a great overview of the machines.
Cinch vs Thermal Cinch. Why you need both.
These are the dry erase laminating sheets I used to make a reusable alphabet practice book for my grandson. They are durable and have held up well.
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Scotch Dry Erase Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack
This woman does wonderful tutorials on book binding, from beginner to advanced techniques. I love her videos.
Bookbinding Tools & Materials - beginner friendly
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Hollanders is a great company, known for their exceptional customer service and quality of material.
Bookcloth and Leather - Hollander's
Blank book blocks are a great way to get started for those who don't have the equipment like stack cutters and block presses, and you want to create your own custom covers.
Text Block - Journal Blank Medium CREAM Pages
Huge selection of high quality book presses.
EX-LIBRIS® Portable Backing Press
Adding because this is on my wish list!
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Briartw 2pcs Book Cover Guide, 5-in-1 Tool
It is advised to always use a Ph neutral glue on bindings.
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LINECO Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free Glue
This is one the better tutorials I have watched on single needle Coptic stitching.
Single Needle Coptic Binding // Full Tutorial for making a Coptic bound book with only one needle
Multi-needle Coptic stitch tutorial for book binding.
Multi-Needle Coptic Bookbinding Tutorial // How to create beautiful stitches with multiple needles