cleverhands
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Announcement
When ordering please keep in mind that some delivery methods may experience delay due to the turbulence surrounding the USPS. Stay safe and healthy out there!
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Pocket bookbinding kit - learn to make two sewn bindings,and two bonus folded mini books
Journal Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
Bookbinding Kit - Complete French link stitch bookbinding kit with tools, supplies and instruction book
Holster Journal Bandolier // Hold your pens in place // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pen bandolier)
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Bookbinding glue - Acid free PVA Adhesive
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Waxed linen thread
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Bonefolder - genuine bone or plastic
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French Link Stitch Journal Bookbinding instructions only (PDF DOWNLOAD)
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Cased in journal Bookbinding instructions only (PDF DOWNLOAD)
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Cased in Journal bookbinding kit REFILL
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French link stitch bookbinding kit REFILL
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Pocket bookbinding kit - learn to make two sewn bindings,and two bonus folded mini books
$15.004 people have this in their cart -
Bookbinding Kit - Complete Cased in hard cover bookbinding kit with tools, supplies and instruction book
$45.00 FREE shipping Bestseller -
Bookbinding Kit - Complete French link stitch bookbinding kit with tools, supplies and instruction book
$45.00 FREE shipping6 people have this in their cart -
Mini Bandolier // black and white city // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Tanned Brown Leather // Journal Bandolier // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop)
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Adjustable Bandolier // birch trees // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Adjustable Bandolier // batik vines // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Adjustable Bandolier // dark linen // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Journal Bandolier Large // earth tone ruler // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Mini Bandolier // zen garden navy // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Large Journal Bandolier // grey wave // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$19.95Only 2 left -
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Journal Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95 -
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Adjustable Bandolier // black tempest // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Journal Bandolier // red leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Adjustable Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95Only 1 left -
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Journal Bandolier // olive leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95Only 1 left -
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Journal Bandolier // moss // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95Only 1 left -
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Mini Bandolier // earth tone ruler // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Adjustable Bandolier // birds & hearts // (better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95Only 1 left -
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Holster Journal Bandolier // Hold your pens in place // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pen bandolier)
$19.95 -
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Adjustable Bandolier // black leather // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$25.95Only 1 left -
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Pencil case upgrade / Journal Bandolier / Dragonfly
$17.95Only 1 left -
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Mini Bandolier // birds & hearts // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Mini Bandolier // red tempest // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Journal Bandolier // dark linen // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$17.95Only 2 left -
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Mini Bandolier // dragonfly // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Medium Bandolier (IPAD size) // brickhouse // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Mini Bandolier // black tempest // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
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Mini Bandolier // reclaimed rubber // (a better pencil case, journal pen holder, book strap, pen loop, pencil roll, pen bandolier)
$16.95
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Caitlin on Sep 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis handy book binding kit is a great intro. This kit comes with everything you need to make a small hard bound notebook. It shipped quickly with everything you need. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking at starting book binding
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Toni on Sep 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsShipped on time, quite quickly too. My first bookbinding kit and I have very pleased with it, and look forward to coming back in the future to try a different kind of kit.
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Kristen on Aug 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAmazing tools in this kit! It was easy to use and the finished product is something I'm very proud of!
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Julie on Aug 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWhat a great introduction to book binding. Quick service, too.
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eholzer on Sep 20, 2020
4 out of 5 starsI love the book I was able to make with this kit. Two things would have bumped it up to five stars. First, would be an accompanying video. Some of the steps are a bit confusing and a visual would have been great. Second, would be an option to choose lined paper for the book. Overall this was a really fun kit!
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Traci on Sep 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis pen/pencil holder arrived quickly and is well-made. I’ve had to fight off the office supply lovers in my life to keep it on my books. Unfortunately, it isn’t big enough for the planner I had in mind. I’ll just have to force myself to purchase the adjustable model. 😉
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moopers5000 on Sep 18, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGorgeously made. High quality. Perfect gift! *And I bought one for myself*
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Kathleen on Sep 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGot this as a gift and the recipient seemed very excited about the kit.
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mounteddragoon on Sep 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe kit comes with high-quality materials, clear instructions, and results in a nice little book. Highly recommended for beginners.
About cleverhands
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Ah...natural light. (artificial light makes my head hurt)
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Measure once cut twice? That doesn't sound right.....
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And cut and sew and press and turn and press and cut.....
Travel light, draw often
I think with my hands. My life is full of notes, doodles, lists, sketches, and plans. Like my father-in-law who can't talk if you hold his hands still, my thought process grinds to a halt if I can't use my hands. All my best thinking begins and ends on paper. Paper is not much help though, if I can't find a pen. Much of the time, until I made the first journal bandolier, I could NOT find a pen.
Shop members
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Emily Oinen
Owner, Designer, Maker, Curator
My mother, taught me to love to learn. She passed these clever hands down to me from my grandma who made more quilts than anyone could count and was as stubborn as she was short.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: