Bookbinding for Beginners - supplies you need and where to find them

Save 25%: when you buy the Beginner's Guide to Bookbinding Supplies and the Directory of Suppliers together. These 2 pdf digital downloads help you get started making books. They tell you what you need and where to find bookbinding supplies in the UK. I wrote them to save you from the confusion and frustration I felt when I began started making books back in 2008.

"For those new to bookbinding or with experience, it is an invaluable reference for all the key suppliers with notes about what they specialise in. It is easy to follow the links to the suppliers' website from the PDF which has saved time, avoiding lengthy internet searching!" - Hannah, London

What you need to get started with bookbinding 

The Beginner's Guide explains which tools, equipment and materials you need to start making books. Firstly, it details the professional tools, organised by each of the basic bookbinding tasks. Then it lists cheaper alternatives you can buy from craft shops, and also suggests no-spend options you may already have at home in your kitchen, craft stash or DIY toolbox. 

It also includes a handy glossary of bookbinding terms you'll come across as a beginner. If you just want the Beginner's Guide to Bookbinding Tools, Equipment and Materials, you can buy it here. 

Where to find bookbinding supplies in the UK

The Directory tells you where to go to find supplies, from bookbinding tools and kits, to paper, leather, thread and other materials, and bindery equipment, too. It includes over 30 entries, each with a clickable link, organised into 9 categories. 

It's aimed at people in the UK - that's where almost all the suppliers are located - but it has advice on finding second-hand, reconditioned, vintage and free bookbinding supplies that will be useful wherever you live. If you just want this Directory of Bookbinding Supplies you can buy it here.

Save 25% on 2 x bookbinding pdf downloads

• Scroll up and click the add to cart button to save 25% when you buy the Beginner's Guide and Directory of Bookbinding Supplies together.
• After ordering, click the 'Access downloads' button on the order thank you page. Alternatively click the 'View Order' button in your order confirmation email.
• Please download and save the files to your device. You will be able to download them twice. You can also print them on standard A4 paper. 
  

More bookbinding resources for beginners

These resources are available free of charge to my mentoring clients. You can learn about one to one online mentoring for creatives who want to make books here. It's a great way to access support from the comfort and convenience of your own home or studio.

You may also enjoy this blog post: Learning How to Make Japanese Stab Stitch books.

Terms & Conditions

By purchasing you agree: 

• To use this resource for your own reference, not to copy or alter it any way, and not to share it with anyone else. I own the copyright and reserve all rights. 
• No liability for any loss or damage resulting from clicking links to third party websites or using any tools etc will be accepted.