Abound Bindery
Here are all the tools I use for book binding! These are by no means the best, or only options, but this is what works for me.
You can find limited releases of my rebinds here!!
Bookbinding on a budget | no cricut or book press
Follow along and rebind a book into your very own special edition!
Tools
Metal & cork back is important so you don't slip and cut yourself!
I use 1cm but would recommend 7 or 8mm for most binds.
I use a home brand version of these that I can't find the link to but any tools like this will work
Book Binding Supplies
This is an acid free/PH neutral glue that is recommended for book binding but you could use any PVA glue.
Mull strengthens the spine and is what attaches your book to the cover.
Get creative with your end paper! I generally use 180 gsm card stock and I find Spotlight have a great range.
This is the ribbon I use on most of my rebinds but you can use any!
Unfortunately a bit pricey but well worth the cost if you're wanting metallic
I get all my other HTV from here
DIY Book Cloth
You can use any fabric but this is the range I use to make my own book cloth.
It's important you get the lite version! The glue from the original version will seep through your cover when you apply heat to transfer your design.
Mine is in Zen Blue and I love it! Well worth the cost if you're using HTV on your cover.
I use a Silhouette Cameo 3 that I purchased second hand.
DIY Book Press
You will need 2!
You need 4 all together (one for each corner)
You need 4 all together (one for each corner)
These stop the bolts from scratching your table