When you start learning book binding, you start hearing terms that you’ve likely not heard about before. In this post, I’ve collected the definitions of a handful of terms that you’ll come […]
Book binding jargon 101
For DIY book makers – Taking care of your bone folder
As any book binder would know, enthusiast, amateur, professional or otherwise, a bone folder is a staple tool of this craft. The first time I heard about a bone folder, and that […]
Botched up DIY leather journal – and what you can learn from it
One of my recent attempts to make a journal failed miserably. It looked bad from all angles – so much so that I cannot get myself to use it, let alone gift […]
5 ideas to make your book uniquely yours
Lately I’ve been thinking about what can I do to make my books “uniquely mine” – ie, how can I make them stand out vs looking like just another leather journal? Here […]
10 resources for book binding beginners
Book binding might seem simple from the outside – after all, how hard can it be to make a notebook? But as with any other craft, as you start getting into it, […]
How to make a leather journal with raised cords on the spine
After multiple tries, I was finally able to make a leather journal with false “raised cords” on the spine, with a spine that’s flexible and with a binding that feels reasonably solid! […]
6 common mistakes to avoid during book binding
I love making books by hand. It’s a recent hobby that I’ve picked up, and I thoroughly enjoy the the sense of peace I get from making something with my hands. In […]
Making a pocket idea journal
I love leather bound journals – they feel so plush and enjoyable to hold. If you combine that with small-sized journals, you end up with really cute, super-fun-to-write-in journals. I ended up […]
Pink (faux) leather journal using long stitch binding
Recently, I decided to try my hands at a journal that looked a bit more fun and interesting. I’d been wanting to make a leather journal using long stitch binding for some […]
The meditative power of making with your hands
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m learning book binding these days. I’ve noticed that making something with my hands, while being highly time consuming, is a highly energizing and calming […]
Sonali Mangal 