Bookmaking and Bookbinding - Kits and Class Packs

Create a finished "Codex" style book. Make your own journal with these professional materials: 2 bookboards, 24 sheets ivory writing paper, book cloth for spine, 2 pieces Japanese yuzen paper for the covers, cotton headband, linen thread, and needle.

These economical classroom kits include professional, archival materials to make 10 traditionally bound 5¼" × 7¼" blank books. Choose from two styles of cover paper. All you need to complete these journals is glue.

Create a beautiful keepsake worthy of your favorite photos, mementos, or CDs with these unique, easy to assemble kits from Books by Hand. The highest quality materials and acid free pages ensure that your memories are preserved for generations to come.

Use this kit to construct a 5" × 7" journal with 60 pages. It features an exposed traditional Irish linen tape and thread binding. All you need to complete the book is glue and a cutting tool. Also available in a Class Pack for 10 students.

Traditional style Eastern book binding is based on 4-hole stitching. Make three 4" × 6" soft-covered, sewnbooks with folded fore edge pages using. Archival materials include linen and decorative thread, a binding needle, and Japanese yuzen paper.