Bookbinding: Tools and Materials for Making and Organizing Books
Whether you are assembling a handmade journal from scratch or keeping documents and portfolios in order, the right bookbinding supplies make the difference between a result that holds and one that lasts. DeSerres carries a practical selection of bookbinding materials, from linen thread, bookbinding cloth and bone folders to punches, needles and binding tape, alongside folders, duo-tangs and portfolios for everyday document organization in the studio, classroom or home office.
From Handmade Books to Studio Organization
Bookbinding cloth is used to cover the boards of hardcover books, providing a durable, finished surface that can be decorated or left plain. Linen thread is the standard choice for sewing signatures, valued for its strength and resistance to fraying over time. A bone folder scores and creases paper cleanly without cutting the fibres, an essential tool for folding signatures and attaching covers neatly. Bookbinding needles are blunt-tipped to pass through pre-punched holes without tearing the paper, while a bookbinding punch creates those holes accurately through multiple layers. Bookbinding tape reinforces spines and repairs damaged covers on existing books. Folders, duo-tangs and laminated portfolios keep loose documents, prints and project sheets organized and protected in any workspace. Discover our Papercrafts, Creative Paper & Posters and Glues & Adhesive Tapes collections.