#bookbinding kit

[starblightbindery]

This is the bookbinding kit that I wish I had when I first started out. The goal was to put all of the hard-to-source supplies in one newbie starter kit--only the good stuff that we fanbinders actually use. (Also, I really, really wanted a storage pouch celebrating our hobby.) THE FANFIC BOOKBINDING STARTER PACK

So we've got:

Bone Folder

Awl

Hole Punching Guide

Bookbinding Needles

100% Linen Thread

Raw Beeswax

Linen or Ramie Tape

Mull

Pre-Made Endbands

Corner Miter

Resource Brochure

Fanfic Themed Pouch

Olfa Knife (optional, but so useful!)

I figure most people already have things like rulers and brushes at home, and other things like glue and boards are easier to source separately. I'm hoping this kit takes the stress out of finding all of the fiddly bits from people who are new to the hobby. (Seriously, why are Lineco products so expensive!!!)

I'm hoping to use this space to blog more about the kit as time goes by. It was several months in the making. Local fanfic binders in the SoCal area helped me figure out what to include and what to leave out. Their feedback on what to include in the resource brochure was invaluable.

I sourced materials from China, India, Poland, Lithuania, and even my local farmer's market. I taught myself 3D modeling to design the corner miter. I corresponded directly with linen and mull manufacturers. I learned a lot about bone folders. Fanbinding is an act of resistance, liberation, and celebration. We're creating codices and preserving what we love. I don't bind in the fandom that inspired v.2.0's theme, but I know a lot of my fellow binders do. It was important for me to put the progress pride flag and trans pride flag on the kit to stick it to you-know-who.

#fanbinding #bookbinding #fanfic binding #renegade bindery #ficbinding #fan fiction #manacled #bookbinding kit

[lady-wallace]

Still time to take advantage of my summer journal sale! I’m trying to clear out some stock to make way for fall ones, so go wild!

I have also added my journal kits to the mix if you want to try out making your own and learning a little bookbinding! 

If you don’t see anything you like, I also do customs which are also on sale for 10% off

Sale runs through the end of August.

SHOP HERE

#journals #journaling #anime journaling #anime journal #small notebooks #small business #custom notebooks #custom journals #custom sketchbooks #jjba #journal kits #diy journal #coptic binding #coptic stitch #bookbinding #bookbinding kit #summer sale #mini sketchbook #pandora hearts #black butler #bbc merlin

[sunbrilo]

#Leather Journal A5 #Bookbinding Kit #Book Binding Kit #Diy Kits for Adults #Diy Kits #Adult Craft Kit #Craft Kit for Adults #Leather Journal Kit #Bookbinding #Leather Bookbinding #Craft Kits #Leather Diy Kit #Gift for Teenage #Patterns & How To #Tutorials

[ninety-two-bees]

i will forever be obsessed with how talented my friends are

#you all know i could rave forever about astra’s writing #and euge’s microfics #and heart’s art #and maggie’s bookbinding #and honestly this list could be a mile long #because i am constantly surrounded by such amazing and talented people #i’m not going to list everyone here because i’m terrified i’d miss someone accidentally #but if you are reading this #i am stunned by you and your work #(and yes this applies to you even if you’re sitting there thinking ‘oh surely kit couldn’t mean me’)

[scrollsnsketchbooks]

Commissions!

Art Cases

For all your on-the-go writing or drawing needs! Currently only one size available, but I will have more soon.

Books

Looking for a book but nothing in my shop really catches your eye? I also offer custom designs!

#commissions #commissions open #bookbinding #handmade books #leatherbound books #leathercraft #leatherworking #art kit #art case

[ezkezpez]

Photo from my instagram story concerning my first attempt at rebinding!!!

#practicing for the solar lunacy bind #gotta get that muscle memory #bookbinding #like it says in the text i think ive mixed up a few steps but even with that its turning out pretty solid!! #i have a gilding kit on the way for lettering too but DEFINITELY need practice with hand lettering #but thats what all this is for so we all good #im excited for it to be done tbh #it actually looks not awful!! #also gonna print off some smaller works to practice signature sewing & text blocks but thats after ive got the hang of the covers methinks #!!!!!! im kinda stoked actually!!! #the book is called an elegy for easterly #though its not one ive actually read myself my mum plans to read it when im finished

[complicitsacrilege]

Some highlights from my Halloween themed goblin journal 👀

Still deciding what else to put on the cover but it’s otherwise pretty much done!

#these are from the different Halloween themed kits by pinkmonarchprints on Etsy! #goblin bookbinding #my art #Halloween #junk journal

[exhausted-eternally]

Is this something people would be interested in?

#bookbinding #leatherworking #leathercraft #sketchbook #journal #diary #art kit #writing kit #custom gifts #handmade #a thing i made

[ashi-cookie]

bought paper. time to make tons of notebooks for fun <3

#ashi talks #that's my bookbinding kit lmao...

[bookscorpion73]

guys I’ve done it again 4 seconds into summer and I have a new hobby

#Anyone else obsessed with book binding? #its been 3 days and I’ve bound two books and got a bookbinding kit #bookbinding #summer #summer 2023

[naffeclipse]

(once AP is done) how would you feel about someone printing and binding a copy for themselves? I really wanna grab it and hold it in my hands (if you are ok with that!)

The urge to make a cover is also very strong.

(and I'm still dying over the latest chapter)

I'm okay with people bookbinding my fics! Just so long as it's for personal use only.

I really want to try my hand at bookbinding so I'm hoping to give it a go with Apex Polarity! My darling friend gave me a bookbinding kit for Christmas and I'm dying to try it out.

#lost-at-534 #naff nuh huh

[java-dragon]

Bookbinding/Fan binding for beginners by... a beginner PART ONE

SO YOU WANNA BE A FANBINDER EH!?

RIGHT! so it felt like maybe it might be sorta kinda helpful to put something about a 'how to do the thing' together. Buckle in this is going to be a ride and a half. Edit as of November 16th 2023 The Master List for EVERYTHING is

HERE

SO, first thing is first- if you're fan binding there is a bit of etiquette to follow. But it is just good manners to ask permission to fan bind the fic you're interested in. See if the author has a FAQ available where they state the Yay or the Nay. Submit a DM or a comment. But as a note of disclaimer- this is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. THIS IS NOT MEANT TO BE SOLD ANYWHERE. LOOKING AT YOU ETSY FAN FIC SELLERS THAT CAN GET EVERYONE INTO A FUCK TON OF TROUBLE. That is a breech of fair use laws. Don't breech fair use laws. Don't be a dick.

If you happen to have a EPUB or PDF copy of a fic that has been deleted and you wish to bind it or if you receive no response to the author in question, nod your head, know that you did your best and proceed on with the project and make your fic to put on your shelf. Sleep well knowing you did your best and you can do nothing else.

But if you receive a Nay- don't be a dick honour the author's choice and plop the fic on your ereader and call it good.

Now that we got that all out of the way. ONWARD!

MATERIALS! Musts: (The optional materials will be marked as "OP") Access to a Word processor Printer with duplex printing (It prints on both sides of the page) Fic Printer Paper- regular printer paper is FINE if you're being budget conscious. But if you'd like to splurge:

Hammermill Copy Paper But the Most bang for your buck is Church's Paper

Please note: These are US based links, and I am going from what and where I am located you might have to go to a local paper shop. If you want your book to feel very book-like see if your paper shop can take 11 x 17 paper and cut it in half for you which yields 8.5 x 11 paper on the short grain (paper has a grain there is a stiff side and a floppy side, much like fabric, by cutting the paper in half it makes it more 'floppy' and thus more book like)

a punch cradle I use one made by HoneyMinCo - or some sort of punch guide

Awl

Glue- Elmer's Glue All, Tacky, Lineco , PH Neutral all will do what you need it to do

Waxed linen thread

Curved Needles

Book press- you can make these for cheap with wooden cutting boards, bolts and wing nuts.

A brush you don't mind getting glue all over or you can use a silicone face mask brush like this hell I even use my fingers at times

box cutter or any sort of cutting tool, rotary tool

scissors

metal rulers help

spacers (Not necessary but helpful to have you can also DIY this for cheap) OP

Davy Board/Chip Board/Book Board AKA dense AF cardboard

and some sort of thick paper- like a cardstock

bone folder - butter knives also work in a pinch

Recommendations:

For Printers- Epson ECO Tanks are the best bang for your your buck ink wise and has duplex printing. Inkjet and colour options. Some binders swear by laser printers for speed and the general look for the final product but use what you have. Just make sure you have extra ink on hand.

The upfront costs can be pretty steep but a lot of the materials can be steep but you can get crafty and raid a dollar store and charity shops.

Up Next- How to get a Fic from AO3 to your word processor and how to format a document to get it ready for printing and likely more links, and some people to watch on TikTok or Youtube.

Edit: 11/1/2023:

There is a Fan Binding Starter Kit Found here

#fan binding #how to #I will do my best to explain everything

[lady-wallace]

Journal Craft Kits Now Available!

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to launch my first ever craft kit! 

You can now learn to make a coptic bound journal yourself with this kit. Everything is pre-cut and I have added a 13 page instruction book with both text instructions and full color photos. 

This would make a great summer project!

I also have 20 different cover papers for you to choose from.

You can order your kit HERE and you can use a special code just for my followers to get 10% off your order if you order before the end of June. Just use LADYW10 at checkout to claim your discount

#craft kits #handmade journal #make your own journal #diy journal #diy notebook #etsy crafts #craft kits on etsy #summer crafts #journal kit #notebook kit #coptic journal #coptic binding #book binding #bookbinding #bookbinding kit #diy bookbinding

[gender-trash]

Hi! I have been interested in learning how to make sewn in hardcover books, but whenever I look for guides, they are people just making themselves a sketchbook with not a full on cloth bound hardcover, etc.

Additionally - when trying to find what are good beginner supplies am struggling to find what is recommended. Book boards on Amazon that had reviews saying it was too flimsy... bookbinding kits online that literally have the same waxed thread as leatherworking kits etc,, no idea where to find unwanted linen thread....

There was a gentlemen who teaches bookbinding at sca events id reached out to, but hadn't heard anything back because I'm sure his schedule has been busy.

I know this is a huge ask, but do you have any books or websites or guides you suggest for learning any of these things and for learning what to search for? If these things are listed in a tag or faq, I am sorry I didn't see them when I did a cursory search of your blog after I saw your bookbinding critique post that petermorwood reblogged

YES HELLO JOIN USSSSS!! reject the tyranny of Big Book*!!!

* in the "publishing industry" sense, not in the sense of binding a really thicc boi (which is both allowed and encouraged)

my main recommendation is to check out @renegadepublishing's resource links page (and join the discord if that's your vibe!) and in particular @armoredsuperheavy's tutorial for doing a basic case-bound hardcover, which is how i bound my first hardcover :3 or if video tutorials are more your jam, people on the discord really like DAS bookbinding's youtube channel. also! if you ever happen find yourself in san francisco, definitely take a couple hours to check out the bookbinding museum -- they have a bunch of examples of different binding techniques you can hold in your sweaty little hands and stare at until their secrets are revealed to you >:)

i won't certify that these are good supplies recommendations For Beginners but here's what i use:

lineco (acid-free) book glue you can find on amazon, but i also really like glue stick and double-sided tape formats which are less messy. i love these silicone brushes for applying glue because you literally don't have to wash them you just let the glue dry and then peel it off later. very satisfying

lineco's little packages of linen tape are so fucking overpriced :/ i got a couple rolls from burnleigh & trowbridge a while back and it's literally exactly the same stuff but way cheaper per unit length (or if you don't want a whole roll you can buy it by the yard)

you can also get unwaxed linen thread and beeswax off burnleigh & trowbridge but i ran out and switched back to cheapo prewaxed linen thread (it works equally well!). (i assume "unwanted linen thread" was a typo for "unwaxed linen thread" but if you are using linen thread you absolutely want to wax it -- otherwise it is Badly Behaved)

i bought linen cord (not needed for just A Basic Hardcover but fun if you want to experiment with medieval cord bindings) from talas (which is a specialized bookbinding website that also sells bookcloth and stuff)

this is a nice little beginner kit that comes with an awl, a bone folder, and a punching cradle that will fit half-letter books (it's annoying how you have to constantly screw and unscrew the little clamping screws but it IS functional). for bigger stuff i also have this punching cradle (i had to glue some sacrificial board strips to the bottom to actually get enough room for the awl to punch a decent sized hole, which is annoying). please send a signal flare if you find a Secret Good Punching Cradle...

i actually don't really like any of the book boards i've used so far either, which is maybe because i've been buying cheap crap off amazon (most recently this, which was far too thin; i always wind up gluing two pieces in a stack and then it always curls up even though i put it in the clamp and i Don't Like That). i plan to experiment with museum board soon and i will attempt to keep everyone updated on how that goes

also not a Beginner Supply but this is the beast i refer to as Madame la Guillotine and i love her so so much

wrt book clamping, i am VERY NEARLY DONE making a fancy-ish wood clamp with my dad, but all of my bookbinding has been done with a combination of scrap plywood, random thin hardcover books i don't like, woodworking clamps, and just leaving things under a heavy textbook while the glue dries (my go-to is CLRS)

i hope this helps you in some way!! please keep me updated on your bookbinding endeavors i wanna see what you make :O

#the trashcan speaks #devil venerable also wants to exploit the memoir class for evil purposes #< is my bookbinding tag if u want to read more #sorry. it's not very self-explanatory :/

[sitp-recs]

Happy birthday my dear @the-starryknight! It’s been such a joy to share this space with you for the past couple years. You’re not only one of the kindest souls out there, but also an incredibly talented writer and such an important fandom supporter and enthusiast. I’m beyond grateful for everything you’ve done - from compiling great resource posts like this one with Drarry reccers and this one about fandom curation - to your uplifting Tuesday TLC Zone series and your gorgeous, heartfelt fic recs. It’s wonderful to see the quiet yet powerful impact you have beyond your written works, which are already brilliant in themselves.

The way you’re able to build delicious tension and suspense in just a few words, the way you explore aching tenderness, raw desire and desperate loneliness, the way you gently guide us from darkness to healing with every love story. Your impeccable prose, your precise use of sentences, your ability to transform nuanced characters and establish rich universes within just a few words. Everything about you and your writing moves me so much! I can only express gratitude and appreciation for everything that you’ve done and shared with us so far. Here’s a little gift to celebrate your iconic short format that reflects all of the things I mentioned above, with a few selected favorites from this microfic series that I adore so much. Happy birthday! 💙

🏮ch 5: read him in secret // dogeared pages

My lips dogear the page of his skin so I can’t forget my place, bookmarked out of sight. Unsilenced, my fingernails leave red marginalia on his spread thighs, his sweat dampening the pages: remember this. They wrote a thousand stories in his name, but I’m the author of his satisfaction.

🏮ch 9: audience of one // blush

The adrenaline bass fills Harry’s veins like a heartbeat as he watches from the wings. The stage lights blush across Draco’s burning cheeks, the final notes shiver from his fingertips. The audience shouts his name — Malfoy, Malfoy, Malfoy — but it tastes different in Harry’s mouth, Draco’s music on his tongue.

🏮ch 12: seeker on seeker // gloves

It’s the leather pressed so close to my skin I can feel the threads in the fingertip where he fucks me, glove on thigh on cock, unwilling to shuck our Quidditch kits in favour of this — oh — this, riding him with everything in between and nothing left to stop us.

🏮ch 16: desire admission // silk

He’s sunken into the silk-tied satin-slide sweetness of try-this-with-me trust, of lace on skin and knots on thighs. “Draco,” he pleads, shivering on the ever-moving edge of desperation. “Draco,” slips from his tongue as I fuck him like he wants it most, sweat-slick and uninhibited.

🏮ch 32: shelf life // bookbinder

Bind me to him, lay my gathering down against his spine so only thread lies between our inked pages. Tie me to him so I can feel the hush of our deckle edges against each other with every licked-finger page-turn press. Open me, I’ll tell him. Read me – I’m yours.

🏮ch 35: lying lupine // werewolf

I cared for him only as the Wolf, but I knew him in every sense of my self. Pine and hemlock, sandalwood and home — when the moon glared monthly fear into my bones, he smelled like safety. In daylight, though our knees remained mud-stained, I looked the other way.

🏮ch 38: alchemical formula // inch

I know his inches by touch and his skin by taste and the balance of gold to man by the way he makes my heart beat. He is eternal life when he laughs; and seductive sin when he offers himself to me — freely, as if I deserve to know.

🏮ch 42: taking back life's thread (a second chance) // thread

If Fate lives, let her watch me take this thread and tie it ‘round his wrist — bind him to me. When we weave this life’s tapestry, we’ll hold our clashing colours double, we’ll trace the same pattern; I have spent too long at odds to not press myself against him.

🏮ch 48: potions collaboration // stardust

“Let me teach you how to collect stardust,” murmured Draco, pressing Harry into the dewy grass. They were bare beneath the full moon, naked skin flushed with the summer heat and more. “Like this,” he said, drawing his thumb through sweat collected at Harry’s hip. “On skin, suspended in saltwater.”

🏮ch 50: little luminaries

Harry stands among his creations; a dozen glass lights dazzle amid the charmed ceiling. Vibrant red, silver-grey and joyful yellow by the witchlight, his craft in each soldered seam.

"You're watching me again."

How can I not? "I like the gold one, there."

"They're yours. I make them all for you."

Check the full little luminaries microfic collection here!

#happy bday starry 🌟 #little luminaries series #Drarry recs

[scrollsnsketchbooks]

Silver Spiral Art Kit

Etsy | Commissions | Ko-Fi | Discord

I finally finished something! This is an art case I made as a gift for a friend for Christmas this year. C:

The case is 2 pieces of leather glued together. I riveted the straps onto one and sewed the pocket pieces onto the other before attaching them together. The right side of the case has a slot cut into it so the sketchbook can easily be removed and replaced once it’s filled.

As far as prototypes go, I’m actually really happy with how this one turned out, and am debating making more. 🤔

[Originally posted on December 13 2022]

Addendum January 20, 2024: These are now available for commission!

#portfolio #bookbinding #leathercraft #art kit #art case