Bookbinding Stitches: What are their names?? June 14, 2026As I develop my skills as a bookbinder, my goal is to learn more and more stitches for binding books. I have seen fellow bookbinders’ videos with various stitches, but...
Turning Old Artwork into a Book Cover December 29, 2025I was cleaning out my craft closet, and I found a stack of old artwork from my early days of watercolor painting. They are pieces that I didn't want to...
Paper Making Fail September 21, 2025I have wanted to try paper making for years. When I saw tutorials on how you can take old paper; recycled paper and mash it up then make new paper....
The Bookbinder's Best Friend August 28, 2025When I was thinking about a topic for an article, I decided on "What is the bookbinder's best friend?" and I immediately thought a Bone folder, or perhaps paper. Mainly...
Can you find reams of lined paper to purchase? July 13, 2025Very quick answer: No. When I say I’ve spent countless hours searching for reams of lined paper, I truly mean countless hours—possibly even years—without any luck. While I can easily...
Paper Grain: Which direction do I fold? July 11, 2025If you've started venturing into the world of bookbinding, you've likely come across the concept of paper grain. Honestly, I didn't pay much attention to it at first for two...
