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Crafting Tools for Paper Crafts - Book Binding, Card Making, Mini Albums and More. Some of these may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission after purchase.
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Bookbinding Tools

These are my go-to tools for making hand-bound books and junk journals.

 
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I have this guillotine paper cutter in my studio and I love it. It will cut through 200 sheets of paper at once!
TEXALAN Heavy Duty Paper Cutter - 400 Sheets
 
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Curved Needles make sewing in your signatures so much easier!
Lineco Curved Bookbinding Needles
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Wax your thread so your pages don't tear.
Lineco Bees Wax
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Repairing an old book? Try this tape!
Lineco Spine Repair Tape
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An essential tool for every book binder.
Lineco Bone Paper Folders and Scorer
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This awl fits so nicely in your hand.
Sewing Awl
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This is a GREAT beginner's kit for a new bookbinder or junk journaler!
Lineco Bookbinding Tool Kit
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Easily punch holes on larger paper.
We R Memory Keepers CropADile II Big Bite
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I love this 100% linen thread - it is perfect for sewing in your signatures.
Books by Hand Linen Binding Tape
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This is everything you need to start your own book from scratch! The kit includes everything you need to get started!
Book Journal Kit
 
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A papermaking press will make your book binding so much easier!
Arnold Grummers Papermaking Paper Press
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This marbled paper is handmade in Germany! It is so gorgeous on the inside covers of a journal or handmade book!
German Hand Marbled Paper
 
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Hands down the best book I've found on bookbinding!! This is my bookbinding bible.
Non-Adhesive Binding: Books Without Paste or Glue|Paperback
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Scrapbooking Tools

 
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This tool made it so much easier to mass-make cards; it's perfect for acrylic stamps.
MISTI Stamping Tool - The Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented - Rose Quartz
 
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I've used Scor-pal products for years and I love them.
Scor-Buddy Eighths Mini Scoring Board - Notions Marketing
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I have one, and it makes perfect envelopes from any kind of paper…every time.
We R Memory Keepers Punch Board - Envelope