Bookbinding Tools & Materials - beginner friendly

Here are the tools and materials I use to make a book! There is no correct or one way to make a book, but I hope this video can be a launching point to figure out what works for you. Within the video I demonstrate how I cut a book block by hand and how I make glue on endbands. Note: at 4:37 I forgot to mention that you can tape the edges of your pressing boards to prevent the book block from sticking Tools used ✦ self-healing cutting mat ✦ bone folder (shop my vegan bone folders here: ) ✦ utility knife - I use the OLFA knife ✦ metal ruler ✦ awl ✦ curved needles, AKA upholstery needles, mattress needles (get the right size for your thread, straight needles work too) ✦ rotary cutter ✦ scissors (one for paper, one for fabric) ✦ glue brushes ✦ homemade book press - Materials used ✦ Crawford I