
30 DIY BOOKBINDING
Magazine (or pages) to be bound
Acid-free nontoxic adhesive
Bookbinding tape, ¼" linen
Binder’s thread (durable, acid-free linen)
Loose-weave white linen fabric
Binder’s board (
1
/
8" thick)
Decorative paper (for cover and end sheets)
Utility knife and cutting mat
Heavy ruler or carpenter’s square
Clothespins
Pencil
Brush
Bone folder (optional)
Medium-duty awl
Stitching post (optional)
Binder’s needle
Press and tub or vice
Clean rag
Medium-grit sandpaper
Scrap paper or wax paper
Materials
Tools
Appendix: What You Need
These materials and tools are available at most craft stores, some of
which even have a dedicated bookbinding section.