My Favourite Tools and Supplies for Making Books and Other Bookish Projects
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HP OfficeJet 6950
This printer is good for printing on self-adhesive paper (sticker paper). The quality is excellent and the ink is delivered automatically when you run out.
X-Cut Precision Guillotine
This guillotine is very durable and is able to cut thick card. Not really for paper but great at cutting 300gsm card and it produces a smooth edge.
Bookbinding Tools
These tools make sewing books so easy. The awl punches the holes quickly and the wide holes on the needles make it easy to sew the thread.
Scotch ATG 700 Tape Gun
This makes book making so much quicker. When I’ve made lots of items that need double sided tape this made my life so much easier.
Tape for ATG 700
Availability can change with this tape so I choose from what is available at the time. I use the 12mm width in my ATG gun. It’s very easy to change the tape.
A1 Cutting Mat
My A1 cutting mat is similar to this. I use as a desk protector. It’s great because it covers almost the whole surface of the desk and is easy to clean.
A3 Cutting Mat
My A3 mat is similar to this. I use it on top of my A1 mat. It provides a good size surface area to cut many different projects.
Hi-Tack Very Sticky Glue
I love this glue because it’s strong but non-toxic. Great for sticking metal embellishments to books and glueing signatures into the spine.
Greyboard
This greyboard is 2mm thick and great for making book covers. I use for spiral wire bound books and for sewn books.
Self-adhesive Paper
After struggling to find consistent quality with other sticker paper I found this. I’ve been using it for years and the printer quality is just fab.
300gsm White Card
This card is high quality with a nice bright white finish. The coat is matte. It is a great thickness of card for book pages if making something like a scrapbook or photo album. Also very good for card making as it is a heavy weight card.
Metal Corners
These bronze metal corners transform a book to the next level. So easy to attach, just use a bit of wet glue and squeeze together with pliers.
I Love Handmade Books
This cute book is choc a bloc full of inspiration. Features a variety of different materials, bindings and lots of pictures to give you plenty of ideas.
BOUND
Includes detailed instructions alongside illustrations and photos for a wide range of different books. Some unusual designs in here.
Robotime Sam’s Study
This kit is adorable. A DIY tiny book shop. I loved it so much I bought one for me and one for a gift. Make loads of tiny books and even furniture!
Mini Doll House in a Tin
This will make you feel very cosy. It is a tiny hotel scene with cute little rabbits and it even lights up. It has a tiny book so caught my eye!
