Notes on Bookbinding Thread
Bookbinding Basics: Why linen is the binding thread of choice. How to tell the thickness of thread. To wax or not to wax? Learn more about what you use to sew your books together.
For tips on what to bind, get a copy of Bound:15 Beautiful Bookbinding Projects, published by Kyle.
Used to help my classes make own Handmade journals , especially in Summer. A paper cutter can be useful, but needs rules. Some covered exteriors with fabric !! Lovely results. Pages can be added, as needed.
That sounds brilliant Dorothy – yay for teaching bookbinding!
Thank you for this calm, concise information. Just what I needed, and that view of the ocean didn’t hurt either.
I have so far covered all my books with fabrics! I am a seamstress so it seemed logical. They are very well-received. But…that said, next ones will be painted. Love your newsletters. Thank you. Nancy in Baja, Mexico