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4″ Anselm Bookbinding Kit

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In the spirit of handmade wares and near-forgotten craft, our bookbinding kit not only offers a journal to fill with words and scribblings, but also teaches the art of hand-bound bookbinding. Learn More

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Description

The very first do-it-yourself Peg and Awl product! In the spirit of handmade wares and near-forgotten craft, our bookbinding kit not only offers a journal to fill with words and scribblings, but also teaches the art of hand-bound bookbinding.

The style of this book was influenced by my love of Anselm Kiefer and his book Transition from Cool to Warm, a book I picked up in Brussels one fine evening many years ago. It includes beautiful uncovered books that, in addition to housing extraordinary paintings, also show – with dirt and bendy corners – all of the love and travels his books endured.

Understanding the sewing process of bookbinding is the first step in making a sound book.

VIDEO: The Anselm Bookbinding Kit Process

Details

Kit includes:

  • 1 length of thread
  • 1 bookbinder’s needle
  • 2 linen tapes
  • 1 instruction booklet
  • 1 sheet of illustrated steps
  • Hand-torn, line-free Strathmore drawing paper (80 lb. [130 g/m²])
  • 40 pages (20 sheets)

Glue is not included. Wheat paste is easily created by combining one part flour to four parts of hot water. Bleached flour works best.

Measurements

4.5″ tall by 3″ wide
40 pages

Reviews

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  • AT
    Andrea T.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
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    Loved it!

    I received it as a gift and made it the day I received it. It was a pleasure to use the kit and I am thrilled with my small sketchbook!

  • JW
    jessica w.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
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    i love this little size!

    i love this little size! i’d wanted to get a set of kits for so long but i wasn’t sure what i’d use the journals for…so i decided to use it for whatever strikes me & not having a purpose or goal has made it my favorite. i also made one for my child with a pokemon cover & we’ve started journalling together every day. SO MUCH FUN!!! such a lovely inspiration, i’m so happy i went for it & got these treats.

  • JB
    Jodi B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    I love this little book!

    I love this little book! The pages are off white, nice weight, similar to drawing paper and have a slightly torn edge that make it unique. All the signatures were perfectly cut/folded and had the holes.

    The kit came wrapped in paper, which was also the illustrated instructions (so be carefully opening the little package). Everything I needed was included, needle, string, and two sets of instructions. I especially valued the illustrated instructions as I’m a visual learner and these instructions in particular helped to clear up a couple of confusing areas.

    Would order again!

  • JJ
    Jennifer J.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
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    I love this kit! The directions are clear and concise, and the diagrams are really easy to follow and cute. The materials are a great quality, and I love how everything you need is included in one little wrapped up package!

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