Where to Find the Best Bookbinding Materials
Whether you've just started your first book binding project, or
have a few under your belt already, chances are you're always
looking for new places to find the best book binding materials
to make your projects unique and durable. Here are a few places
you may want to look, no matter what your budget.
Your local craft supply store is a great place to look for book
binding materials, since you'll have find ways to creatively
decorate your book covers as well. And, after you've done the
foundational work of making sure that your book is sturdy and
durable, you can use some of the materials that you'll find in a
craft store to add finishing touches to the book that only you
can create. You can find the cords/rope that you'll need to
actually bind the books at a craft store, and you may even find
leather binding materials to give your book a professional look
and feel.
Checking out your local bookstore is also a great idea when
you're searching for book binding materials. You can pick up
books that will give you instructions on how to bind books of
any size, and if you purchase the book, you can always refer
back to it when you want to start working on a new book binding
project. Book titles you may want to look for include
Bookbinding: A Beginner's Manual ( by John Ashman), The Craft of
Bookbinding (by Manly Banister), and Bookbinding and the Care of
Books (by Douglas Cockrell). These books and books with similar
titles can also be found at your local library.
You can also check out your local print shops or copy supply
stores to find book binding materials that you can use. Office
supply stores are great for finding ideas on how to bind smaller
books, and you may even be able to get certain supplies at a
discount if you buy in bulk. Checking with publishing companies
in your area is also a great idea, because you'll be able to get
tips on how to bind your books, and how to use the most
affordable materials to do it.
Of course, there are plenty of places online to find bookbinding
materials, but it's best to know where to look for the materials
that will make your books the best they can possibly be. In
addition to the right binding materials, you'll also need
binding needles, which are usually between $7-$13, and can be
found at some craft stores, or at sites like
www.artistsupplies.com. The Web can also give you lots of useful
information on how to authentically bind your books to give them
a Renaissance or Gothic look, as well as ways to make your books
last longer, even when you bind them yourself. Once you find how
which resources work best for you when it comes to bookbinding,
you'll definitely want to use your talent for more books in your
home (i.e. photo albums, journals), and you may even begin to
give your bound books as gifts to friends. Good luck!