Hi fellow binder!
Here’s something you can read right now: Eco Books by Terry Taylor. All you need is a free Archive.org account and you should be able to borrow the book for an hour (you can borrow it over and over again). It’s filled to the brim with great bookbinding ideas that make use of materials that you have in and around your home.
Some of our favourite picks:
Corrugated Cardboard Journal - Mauro Toledo
Follow designer/binder Mauro Toledo’s steps and end up with a quirky yet sturdy cardboard journal, with an elastic closure. We love the rugged look of Mauro’s journal.
Gameboard books - Designer Sara Hindmarch
Is your Cluedo gameboard falling apart? Lost all your Scrabble letters? Never want to play a game of Monopoly ever again? Turn your unused gameboards into stunning books by following Sara Hindmarch’s steps.
Redux Books - Designer Michelle Francis
Redux books: take apart old books and turn them into new ones. A great way to upcycle books that are falling apart.