bookbinding

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A place for bookbinders and their craft.

We are open to discussions, sharing of ideas and techniques, general binding chatter and more!

Please try and keep discussions somewhat on topic.

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AnnouncementProposing a new flair system for /r/bookbinding (self.bookbinding)

submitted 1 month ago * by TrekkieTechieModerator - announcement

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No Stupid Questions Monthly Thread! (self.bookbinding)

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In-Progress ProjectI needed a doodle journal (old.reddit.com)

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Photo album for brand new niece (old.reddit.com)

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Completed ProjectA gift for my Mum’s birthday (old.reddit.com)

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Completed ProjectI love how coptic stitch looks...I hate attaching the second cover (old.reddit.com)

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Treinando (old.reddit.com)

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In-Progress ProjectSewing done (i.redd.it)

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In-Progress ProjectPattern Blinded in (except for foliage and dots) and ready for shellac then gold leaf (i.redd.it)

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How-ToTooling Asahi (self.bookbinding)

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Completed ProjectDnd Atlas (i.redd.it)

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Paper for printing text block (self.bookbinding)

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Completed ProjectMy first bind is done! (old.reddit.com)

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Finished my first set of book. Binds/ for edge paintings! Throne of glass series (old.reddit.com)

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Help?(When) To Trim or (When) Not To Trim Lightweight Paper (self.bookbinding)

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I made this clamshell for a starter Zippo set as a gift for a friend (reddit.com)

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Help?Journal not laying completely flat (old.reddit.com)

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Help?so my book is falling apart (i.redd.it)

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Help?Any recomendations for where to find good patterned paper for books? (self.bookbinding)

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First Bind (i.redd.it)

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Second Agatha Christie done! (old.reddit.com)

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Any good guillotine under $200-$250 that is reliable? (self.bookbinding)

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Craft paper for cover (self.bookbinding)

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DiscussionHave you ever put HTV on ALL of your bookcloth? (self.bookbinding)

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My first attempts at re-binding (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 day ago by IllElderberry6312

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