This workshop will demonstrate easy binding methods step-by-step to make your own blank book with hard or soft covers. You will learn techniques you can adapt to your own wishes, and make 3 books from a single 11×14” sketchpad. Several ideas for customizing your book are included.

Prepare pages and sew them together
Ensure your book won’t fall apart
Enjoy making a project that’s relaxing to create

Materials List: https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/hc0r5rl7pqixd/?st=CA&id=5022

• Paper sketchpad, 11” x 14”.  Any paper pad of your choice will work.• awl
• bookbinding needle (just a heavy/ large sewing needle)
• waxed thread
• bone folder
• ruler recommend 18”
• Xacto knife/ scissors/ paper cutter (for Xacto, make sure you have a cutting mat or some
cardboard as a cutting surface)
• glue
• a binder clip or paper clip