Category: Running a Bindery

Get the inside scoop on the business of running a bindery. Whether you're already producing books for sale or thinking of taking your craft to the next level, posts in this section are sure to provide some insight.

98% of Your Bookbinding Mistakes Are Fixable

Getting Started, Running a Bindery

My second visit to the American Academy of Bookbinding took place on July 3, 2022, just three...

The Difference Between Full, Quarter, Three-Quarter and Half Leather Bindings

Bookbinding Methods, Techniques

If I could pick one topic that has confused many bookbinders, it would be the difference between...

How to Make an Easy Sewing Frame with Book Board & Tape

Case Binding, Tools & Equipment, Tutorials

Before studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding, I thought a wooden bookbinding sewing...

3 Precision Bookbinding Measuring Tips to Make Your Life Easier

Techniques

While studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding, I picked up 3 bookbinding measuring tips...

3 Features to Look for in a Quality Bookbinding Cord

Materials & Supplies

If you ask about bookbinding cord, you’ll get a hundred different opinions. Some people will tell you to skip the critical thinking and just use good ol’ gardening twine. Others will tell you to use cooking twine or simple jute rope…