Learn to bind your own book!

This complete bookbinding kit has the tools, supplies and instructions to make one French link stitch journal. French link stitch is an open spine, exposed sewing style of binding. Perfect for first time book binders, artists, and journal keepers.

The comprehensive tools and instructions make this kit the perfect gift - a gift that keeps on giving. Use the kit and included supplies to make your first book, then you'll have the tools and skills to make more. The instructions include links to bookbinding suppliers, or you can order a refill for the kit from cleverhands.net!

Included in the Kit:

Comprehensive bookbinding instructions
Genuine bone folder
Awl
Bookbinding needle
2 binder clips
1" foam brush
1.25 oz. PVA bookbinding glue
Waxed linen bookbinding thread
3 leather strips
2 book boards cut to size
2 decorative endpapers
2 pc. book cloth
Paper punching guide
36 pieces signature paper

The kit is available in:

Four book cloth/ leather strip combinations:
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- Cherry Red / black strip
- Bright Green / brown strip
- Williamsburg Blue / green strip
- Midnight Black / maroon strip

With a your choice of endpaper designs (see image)

If you prefer a different combination of book cloth, endpapers, leather strips just leave me a note in the note to seller at check out!

A note about PVA glue:
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PVA glue is sensitive to temperature. If it is stored below freezing it will loose its adhesion. The texture of the glue should resemble Elmer's glue. If it has thickened to a paste like consistency or become clumpy or sandy it may have been exposed to low temperatures for too long. If you have concerns about freezing temperatures contact me for options.
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Visually impaired? Send me a convo and I can send you a digital version of the instructions with your order.



Questions? Send me a convo!