Books by Hand

Punch sewing holes through book board and layers of paper. These awls are suitable for "stab" style book binding. The precision hardened steel points maintain sharpness. Tap the awls with a small hammer to penetrate heavier materials.

Use this tool to punch 1/4 (6 mm) tapered holes in heavy book board for binding with ribbon. It's made of heavy duty alloy steel, with a hardened cutting edge. Self-cleaning.

Highest quality paper-backed fabric is made of fine weave, acid-free, 100% rayon. Comes in rolled sheets.

This beautiful paper is made of a thin layer of real cork laminated to a thin paper backing, which yields an elegant, warm, and natural appearance. The paper folds, drapes, and scores easily, making it ideal for a variety of uses.

Cover handmade books with Books by Hand European Bookcloth. This bookcloth has a strong, close weave. It’s available in large sizes that can be cut down to the size you need.

This fine, imported thread is perfect for bookbinding. Its 35 gauge, 3 ply thickness is correct for sewing signatures together. 50 yards (46 m) long. Unbleached, unwaxed, and unsized.

These Screw Posts are typically used to bind photo albums and memory books, but can be used for anything that requires secure binding. Made of heavy-duty, professional quality aluminum. They come in packages of 6. Available in lengths of 7/8 and 1-3/4

Add elegance and texture to your bookmaking, box-making, and collage projects with these specialty book cloths. The 18" x 19" acid-free sheets are professional book covering material and work well with adhesives.

Books by Hand Waxed Linen Thread is a natural 5-ply linen thread that's lightly waxed for ease of use. It's ideal for bookbinding, crafts, and art projects of all kinds.

This Linen Binding Tape is suitable for binding sewn book signatures. Unbleached and unsized. Made of 100% linen.

Professional quality adhesive dries acid-free, solvent-free, and water-soluble. For bookbinding and all paper projects.

Give handmade albums your own personal style! True to their name, these kits provide the basic pieces needed for ribbon bound, post bound, and accordion albums. They give you the creative freedom to decorate with your favorite papers and bookcloth.

Learn the traditional style of Eastern book binding based on four-hole stitching. Kits include everything you need to make 4" × 6" soft-covered, sewn books. Materials include linen and decorative thread, a binding needle, and Japanese yuzen paper.

With Books by Hand "Designed by Me" Blank Cover Bookbinding Kits, your creativity shines through on every page, especially the blank cover. They make wonderful scrapbooks, photo albums, travel journals, herbariums, art journals, sketchbooks, and children's projects.

The Books by Hand Accordion Album Kit includes materials for making three 14-page accordion albums with three different covers — Dragonfly, Peacock Feathers, and Art Nouveau Flowers.

These economical classroom kits include professional, archival materials to make 10 traditionally bound 5-1/4" × 7-1/4" blank books. Choose from two styles of cover paper. All you need to complete these journals is glue.

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 of decorative paper for the covers, cotton headband, linen thread, and needle.

The Books by Hand Japanese Stab Binding Kit includes materials for making three 16-page sewn books with three different covers — Bicycles, Blue Geometric, and Pink-Red Flowers.

These highest-quality machine-made papers from France feature intricate combed patterns and hints of metallic ink. Use them for book making, backgrounds for framed photos, and a wide variety of decorating projects.

Create books in no time with the Books by Hand PVA Glue Adhesive Kit. Ideal for crafters and beginning bookmakers, the kit pairs perfectly with the Lineco Books by Hand line of bookmaking kits.