{"product_id":"a-beginners-guide-to-bookbinding-tools-equipment-materials","title":"Beginner's Guide to Bookbinding Tools, Equipment \u0026 Materials","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Bookbinding Supplies | pdf download\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Bookbinding Tools, Equipment and Materials is an instant access pdf digital download. It \u003cstrong\u003enot only tells you what you need to start making handmade books, but also\u003c\/strong\u003e helps you identify what professional supplies you want to spend money on, and what you could save by using cheaper alternatives or items you already have. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A really useful document if starting out exploring bookbinding. I will refer to it often as I progress.\" - Julia, Dorset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's designed to get beginners started with \u003cstrong\u003eclarity, confidence, and a little reassurance\u003c\/strong\u003e from someone who was once where you are now. It's organised into 4 sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Getting started as a beginner bookbinder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first section introduces you to the \u003cstrong\u003esupplies you need to get started, organised by bookbinding task:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding \u0026amp; tearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring \u0026amp; piercing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing covering materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasing in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Bookbinding tools, equipment \u0026amp; materials \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 3 pages, this section has tables that outline each \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional\u003c\/strong\u003e item, gives a \u003cstrong\u003elower-spend\u003c\/strong\u003e option and often suggests \u003cstrong\u003eno-spend options\u003c\/strong\u003e based on what you may already have at home in your kitchen, DIY kit or craft stash. This means you don't have to spend lots of money on your new craft right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an example from the Tools section:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro: bone or teflon bonefolder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-spend: plastic paper creaser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-spend: butter knife \/ letter opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. The non-negotiables: bookbinding supplies to invest in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook out for \u003cstrong\u003ethe non-negotiable bookbinding supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e I think you won't want to compromise on. Throughout the Guide, they’re marked with an asterisk and on the final page I explain why I think it’s worth your while to invest in them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. 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