Book binding resources for beginners
I’ve been thinking of ways to incorporate block printing into other crafts. And as someone who goes through lots of paper for testing said blocks, bookbinding was a natural fit.
If you’d like a sticky beak into bookbinding and what it’s all about, I’ve listed the books, courses and tutorials I’ve found helpful.
A note: I’ve either bought or borrowed the books listed, and I have personally paid for the course/s. I am not sponsored, nor affiliated.
If you’re thinking you’d like to buy from this list, please consider buying from an independent bookstore, a second-hand copy or borrow from your neighbourhood library.
Amanda
PS If you’re the Pinterest kind, this is my book binding/paper board.
BOOKS
Author: Kathy Abbott
Authors: Franziska Morlok, Miriam Waszelewski, Caroline Wright (Translator)
Author: Center for Book Arts
Author: Alisa Golden
ONLINE COURSES
Domestika course by Fábrica de Texturas
FREE TUTORIALS
When I started out, I decided to choose one or two bookbinders to follow, before exploring deeper:
Darryn A Schneider from DAS Bookbinding is my personal favourite. He is knowledgeable, generous and endearing. A sound place to start is his bookbinding apprentice page.
Jennifer from Sea Lemon has loads of beginner-friendly videos: I recommend starting with the DIY Bookbinding Methods & Stitches playlist.
If you want to jump straight in, take a peep at these:
YouTube tutorial by DAS Bookbinding
YouTube tutorial by DAS Bookbinding
YouTube tutorial by DAS Bookbinding
YouTube tutorial by Sea Lemon
YouTube tutorial by Sea Lemon
YouTube tutorial by Baylee Jae
