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3 Awesome Bookbinding Organizations to Keep You in the Know
Throughout my years making books, I've learned one truth: there are many bookbinding organizations, but only a few act as a...
How to Make Some Sweet Spring Weathergrams for Earth Day
In January, I was called on by the Guild of Book Workers Northwest Chapter to help out with a weathergrams exchange...
The Mesmerizing World of Fine Binding in Bookbinding
What is a fine binding? I get this question a lot from my fellow bookbinders. It's a term you'll see floating around...
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HOW TO MAKE A HARDCOVER COPTIC JOURNAL
An easy-to-create, beautiful, hardcover flat lay book for your writing, drawing & more..
IS IT REALLY NECESSARY TO WAX THREAD?
Do we REALLY need to wax bookbinding thread? Let’s explore the how, why and…
GRAIN DIRECTION
Grain direction is critical to a long-lasting book! I’ll show you two easy ways to find it in paper, book board & more.
HOW TO BIND SINGLE PAGES OR SHEETS OF PAPER
Understanding how to bind single pages is usually the reason people hear about book binding in the first place…
PAPER QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Finding the right paper for bookbinding can be tough! Here, I answer 10 of the most commonly asked questions for you.
LEARN ABOUT THE JAPANESE STAB BINDING
Learn all about this beginner-friendly technique that’s perfect for single sheets. Bind a thesis, children’s artwork & more.
