I've had people ask for a list of binding supplies, so I thought I'd put something together! If you have any questions feel free to message me.
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Must Have Supplies
High Ticket Tools
Extra Embellishments
Printable Canvas and Photo Paper
Must Have Supplies
This is used for your covers, I prefer 80pt, but some people like 60. I would not go any thinner.
Book Board 10 x 12.5 Inch, 80 PT
I'm not sure why it's better, but this is the preffered glue with myself and other binding friends.
PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Archival & Acid-Free
This is the material you'll use to hold your text block to your cover casing
Mull Cloth
I perfer the genuine bone ones (it's cattle bone!) but you can buy alternatives.
Bone Folder
These will work if you don't have access to a 3D printer or don't want to spend etsy money. However I will link the 3D Printer Files in this list and I prefer a larger hinge (the one in this set is 5mm, I prefer 7mm to 8mm). Most public librtaries wi...
T-Spacers and Edge Guides
This is just plain, solid book cloth.
Book Cloth (Fabric Surface and Paper Backed)
A silicone brush will help you spread the glue thin with little waste.
1 Inch Silicone Paint Brush
Best tool for cutting chipboard.
Heavy Duty Box Cutter
You need the cork back, it helps it not slip when measuring and cutting.
Metal Ruler with Cork Backing
I use this for cutting book cloth or leather
Rotary Cutter for Fabric
I know there are other brands but for some reason I get the best cuts with the Cricut brand.
Cricut Dark Gray Basic Trimmer
This will protect your work surface when cutting.
Self Healing Cutting Mat, 23" x 35"
High Ticket Tools
A Canon Pixma is the go to printer for my friend group when it comes to printing covers and end pages. this one can print up to 13x19.
Canon Pixma iX6820
I have the cricut explore, but I wish regularly I had spent the extra to get a Maker.
Cricut Maker 4
If you're wanting to print text blocks or use toner reactive foil, you'll want to invest in a laser duplex printer. If you want color in your text blocks, you'll need to also ensure it prints in color. Be warned toner is not cheap.
Brother HL-L3280CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer
Extra Embellishments
These are just for decoration on a bind, I don't love them but they're a fun way to add color.
Bookbinding Endbands
If you want to laminate your photo covers you'll need a machine like this at minimum
13 Inch Laminator Machine
Printable Canvas and Photo Paper
This is my preferred photo paper for printed end pages
Koala Double Sided Matte Photo Paper 11x17
My favorite printable canvas, print on the white side!
