In bookbinding, there are few tools more important than the paper cutter. Paper cutters (also called ream cutters, guillotine cutters, stack cutters or rotary trimmers) allow for quick, accurate cuts across many sheets of...
I'm often asked about the materials, supplies, tools & equipment I choose for book making, so I'm kicking off a new spotlight series that will reveal what I use in my bindery and why. I know this information will help...
I’ve created lots of difference resources to help you in your bindery, including Lined Paper Templates and Quick Reference Charts to help you make the best decisions about your next project. Download whatever you need and get started!
It may sound cliche, but nothing says "I care about you" better than a handmade gift. Seriously. With Valentine's Day is approaching, I came up with three clever handmade book gift ideas to bring out your inner love bug....
Did you know bookbinding is good for the environment? It is! When I tell people my books help (not hurt) the environment, I usually get some puzzled stares. Their thinking probably goes something like this: books are made...
Recently, I wrote a post about how long it takes me to bind one of my signature journals (10 hours). Almost immediately, I received messages from creatives thanking me for confirming that they "just don't have enough time"...
A lot of friends, family and acquaintances ask have asked me, "How long does it actually take to make a book?" I hear the emphasis on the word "actually" as if bookbinders are either over- or under-inflating the time...
I've said it before and I'll say it again - you don't need formal training to be a bookbinder. All you need is a successful bookbinder who wants to teach you everything they know. That's where I come in. If you want to...
Why are paper crafters and book binders obsessed with archival quality products? What is "archival quality" and why is it so important to book makers? In today's post, I'll explain what archival quality is, why it's...