Handmade Book Club

Handmade Book Club : Paper Recommendations

These paper recommendations from Handmade Book Club include Ali's favorite papers to use in her handmade books.

Handmade Book Club : Basic Bookbinding Bundle

The Handmade Book Club Basic Bookbinding Tool Kit includes the foundational tools Ali Manning reaches for again and again when making handmade books. This thoughtfully curated bundle is designed to help beginners start with confidence while avoiding the...

List price: $76.45

$68.81

Handmade Book Club : Premium Bookbinding Bundle

The Handmade Book Club Premium Bookbinding Bundle expands upon the basics with several of Ali's favorite specialty tools — the kinds of tools that make the process smoother, more enjoyable, and more precise as your skills grow. All kit purchases...

Crawford

Crawford Waxed Linen Thread, PH Neutral, 4-ply 50g Spool

Crawford Threads is world-renowned for producing exceptionally strong, high-quality, waxed linen thread. Made in Belfast, Ireland, this thread is trusted by bookbinders for its durability, consistency, and beautiful finish. Well suited for bookmaking,...

List price: $28.95

$24.50

Talas

Davey Board

True red label Davery Board is the best book board on the market! The grain runs parallel to the longest dimension. These boards are cut to size in stacks on a regular guillotine cutter. There can be some slight variation in size. For most applications...

$17.95 - $19.95

Vintage Page Designs

Vintage Page Designs Piercing Cradle

Perfectly sized for bookbinders and crafters on the move, this mini wooden punching cradle is an essential tool for precise hole punching in mini book signatures. Crafted in the USA from sustainably sourced Yellow Poplar, this cradle measures 7.25" x 2"...

ColorWay Arts

ColorWay Arts 2-in-1 Trim & Miter Tool

Meet your new favorite tool for cartonnage, bookbinding, and paper crafts! The 2-in-1 Trim & Miter Tool from ColorWay Arts is a clever, stainless steel essential designed to save you time and ensure perfect, professional finishes. This...

Aitoh

Screw Punch / Push Drill - Set with Two Bits

Also known as a push drill, this classic paper arts tool is perfect for any bookbinding project. Use it to effortlessly punch holes in a variety of materials: paper, leather, binder’s board, cloth, cork, and cardstock. As pressure is applied...

List price: $47.00

$42.30

Beeswax with Holder

This beeswax comes in a convenient holder for easy application! Lay your thread over the plastic holder and effortlessly pull it through one of the open slots, coating the thread as you go. Beeswax prevents tangling during hand sewing and adds strength...

$4.95

Teflon Folder

Folders are versatile tools that are a must in any bookbinding studio. This particular tool is made of a Teflon-like material that won’t leave marks on paper and cloth. Use the point to score your paper, then create an unsurpassably sharp fold by...

$19.75

LINECO

Bone Folder, Deluxe

Bone folders are versatile tools that are a must in any bookbinding studio. This deluxe folder is higher quality and a heavier weight than most bone folders. Use the point to score your paper, then create an unsurpassably sharp fold by applying pressure...

$6.99

John James

Bookbinding Needle Curved, Sharp, 4pk

These curved bookbinding needles are great for certain styles of binding, like Ethiopian and Coptic. Each features a polished eye that reduces wear on the sewing thread, keeping your thread safe from fraying and unraveling throughout your work. Includes...

Colophon Book Arts

Bookbinding Awl

Awls are used in bookbinding to pierce holes in paper, board, leather, fabric, and other materials before sewing. They’re specifically designed to have long, uniformly thick points so they do not enlarge the hole as they’re driven deeper...

$11.98

Aitoh

Individual Drill Bit

Individual Drill Bit for Screw Punch/Push DrillAlso known as a push drill, this classic paper arts tool is perfect for any bookbinding project. Use it to effortlessly punch holes in a variety of materials: paper, leather, binder’s board, cloth,...

List price: $9.00

$8.10

Aitoh

Screw Punch / Push Drill

Brass Tip Screw Punch / Push Drill with no bits - This classic paper arts tool is perfect for any bookbinding project. Use it to effortlessly punch holes in a variety of materials: paper, leather, binder’s board, cloth, cork, and cardstock. As pressure...

$38.00

LINECO

Small Piercing Awl

Awls are used in bookbinding to pierce holes in paper, board, leather, fabric, and other materials before sewing. They’re specifically designed to have long, uniformly thick points so they do not enlarge the hole as they’re driven deeper...

$7.99

olfa

Olfa Side Lock Utility Knife

This slide lock craft knife is convenient for both right and left handed artists. Each time you snap the blade, you get a new sharp edge.

John James

#18 Bookbinding Needle, Blunt, 6 pack

These delicate metal needles are specifically designed for bookbinders. Each needle has a polished eye that reduces wear on the sewing thread, keeping your thread safe from fraying and unraveling throughout your work. Also available in sharp.

$2.50

LINECO

PVA glue 4 oz

This solvent-free, water-soluble adhesive is a favorite choice for bookbinding and paper projects! Acid-free, archival, and professional-quality PVA glue dries clear and remains flexible, so you can be sure your handmade books won't feel stiff and...

$6.50