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Top rated bookbinding supplies
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Best overall
Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive
Archival-quality PVA glue that is pH neutral, flexible, and dries clear, ideal for bookbinding and paper crafts.
- Archival safe
- Dries clear
- Flexible bond
- Slow drying time
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Best starter kit
TALAS Bookbinding Kit
Comprehensive kit includes bone folder, awl, needle, thread, and glue for beginners to start bookbinding.
- All-in-one
- Great for beginners
- Quality tools
- Limited thread colors
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Best thread
Lineco Bookbinding Thread, 4-ply
Waxed linen thread in various colors, strong and durable for stitching book signatures.
- Strong
- Waxed for ease
- Multiple colors
- May fray if cut poorly
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Best bone folder
Darice Bone Folder
Smooth polished bone folder for creasing paper and folding signatures without damaging fibers.
- Smooth finish
- Ergonomic
- Durable
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Best awl
Blick Bookbinding Awl
Sharp, pointed awl for piercing holes in signatures and covers for sewing.
- Sharp point
- Comfortable handle
- Inexpensive
- Handle may be slippery
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Best corner rounder
Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper
Tool for rounding corners of book boards and paper, giving a professional finish.
- Cuts cleanly
- Adjustable
- Sturdy
- Bulky design
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Best glue for covering
Lineco Bookbinding Glue, 8 oz
PVA glue for attaching book cloth and paper to boards, dries clear and flexible.
- Archival
- Flexible
- Clear drying
- May bubble if applied too thick
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Best needles
Prym Bookbinding Needles Set
Set of curved and straight needles with large eyes for easy threading of bookbinding thread.
- Variety of sizes
- Large eye
- Durable
- Curved needle can be tricky
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Best book cloth
Gudy Bookbinding Cloth Roll
Self-adhesive book cloth in various colors, easy to apply for covering book covers.
- Self-adhesive
- Smooth finish
- Multiple colors
- Limited texture options
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Best tape
Lineco Acid-Free Bookbinding Tape
White, acid-free tape for repairing torn pages and reinforcing hinges.
- Acid-free
- Strong adhesive
- Easy to tear
- Not very wide