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Bookbinding Supplies

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This page displays a few of our wide selection of hand book binding supplies for the hobbyist and professional. For more materials for hand bookbinding either click on the subcategories that follow or in the list at left.
Awls & Styluses - Board & Paper Cutters - Book Cloth - Book Presses - Book Binder's Board - Bookbinding Adhesives - Bookbinding Needles - Linen Thread - Other Bookbinding Materials - Paper - Teflon & Bone Folders - Books on Hand Bookbinding


S351. 12/3 Linen Thread

Unbleached Linen Thread from the UK. 100% Flax / Linen.
50 gram spool. 12/3. Approx. 127 yd.

Because of its strength linen thread is used to sew signatures in book binding. It is often lightly waxed with Beeswax (S289).12/3, 18/3, 35/3. The first number is the thickness of the thread. The higher the number, the thinner the thread. That is 12/3 is thicker than 18/3. The second number is the number of strands that are twisted together to make the thread. 12/3 has three strands. (Flax and linen are two words for the same thing = fabric or thread made from the flax plant.)




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S352. 18/3 Linen Thread

Unbleached Linen Thread from the UK. 100% Flax / Linen. Unwaxed. 50 Gram spool. 18/3. Approx 172 yards

Because of its strength linen thread is used to sew signatures in book binding. It is often lightly waxed with Beeswax (S289).12/3, 18/3, 35/3. The first number is the thickness of the thread. The higher the number, the thinner the thread. That is 12/3 is thicker than 18/3. The second number is the number of strands that are twisted together to make the thread. 12/3 has three strands. (Flax and linen are two words for the same thing = fabric or thread made from the flax plant.)



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S353. 35/3 Linen Thread

Unbleached Linen Thread from the UK. 100% Flax / Linen. Unwaxed. 50 Gram spool. 35/3 Approx 335 yards

Because of its strength linen thread is used to sew signatures in book binding. It is often lightly waxed with Beeswax (S289).12/3, 18/3, 35/3. The first number is the thickness of the thread. The higher the number, the thinner the thread. That is 12/3 is thicker than 18/3. The second number is the number of strands that are twisted together to make the thread. 12/3 has three strands. ((Flax and linen are two words for the same thing = fabric or thread made from the flax plant.)



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S340-16. Jade 403. PVA. 16 oz size

Jade 403. PVA adhesive for bookbinding.

Used for hand bookmaking and box making. Use to adhere paper to paper, paper to board, board to board, cloth to board. Flexible when dry. Thins with water. Permanent bond when dry. pH neutral. Acid free. Highly recommended.

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S340-8. Jade 403. PVA. 8 oz. size

Jade 403. PVA adhesive for bookbinding.

Used for bookmaking and box making. Use to adhere paper to paper, paper to board, board to board, cloth to board. Flexible when dry. Thins with water. Permanent bond when dry. pH neutral. Acid free. Highly recommended.

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S233. Wheat Starch Paste (1 lb Bag)

Wheat Starch for Paste. Pre-cooked, dissolves easily in cold water. Can also be mixed with PVA adhesives
or methylcellulose. Used for attaching paper to boards & leather to covers, and in tissue repairing. Wheat
starch does not yellow. Also used for paste paper. Archival.

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S343-16. Methyl Cellulose:16 oz

Used as an adhesive alone or mixed with Wheat Paste or PVA. Increase the drying time of PVA allowing for more repositioning. For bookmaking and box making.

Makes a wonderful paste for paste papers.

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S346-L. Teflon Folder:Large

Teflon Folders
Large 6.25"x.75"x3/8".

Will not glaze or mar delicate papers or fabrics. One end
pointed, one end straight.


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S346-S. Teflon Folder:Small

Teflon Folders
Small 5.25"x5/8"x.25".

Will not glaze or mar delicate papers or fabrics. One end
pointed, one end straight.


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S749. Old Master Leather Conditioner
6oz. jar.

The result of many years of research, Old Master Leather Conditioner preserves and protects bookbinding leathers in a natural, organic way. It is a blend of pure, natural oils that also prevents mold and mildew and discourages the presence of insects.

Old Master contains absolutely no waxes or chemicals and is not sticky or tacky. It has a pleasing, smooth texture and is easy to apply.


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