Basic tools
Scissors
Scalpel
Bone Folder
Cutting mat
Glue stick
Metal Ruler
Needle (Bookbinder’s Size 18)
Waxed linen thread
Notebook and pen
Large Paint Brush
Glue brush
Slitting knife
PVA glue
Paper
4 X sheets of cartridge paper/Bristol Board – 160gsm – A3 size – 11 inches X 17 inches
4 X sheets of thick cartridge paper/Bristol Board – 200gsm – A3 size – 11 inches X 17 inches
1 X large sheet of Watercolour Paper – 240-300gsm – 56cm x 76 cm or 22 x 30 inches
Grey board -2mm (0.08 of an inch) or 2000microns thick – A3 size – 11 inches x 17 inches
50+ sheets of copy paper (A4 size or Letter size)
A variety of patterned/printed paper
Ephemera
Waste paper
Tissue
Rachel’s favourite paper is Somerset.
A variety of writing instruments
Dip pen
Gel pen
Ink pen
Felt tips
Crayon
Fibre markers
Other items
Dry transfer letters
Alphabet rubber stamps
Ribbon/Twine/String
Found box (tray and lid) size to be determined in Week Two
Boards or heavy books to use as press
