Bookmaking Supplies
- Bone FolderNon-stick bookbinding and conservation tools
- Colophon Book Arts SupplyA variety of supplies for bookbinding, paper marbling, and conservation
- Hollander'sDecorative papers and bookbinding supplies
- Peachey ToolsHandmade tools for bookbinders, conservators, and leather workers
- TalasLarge inventory of papers, boards, cloth, tools, adhesives, and other materials for bookbinding and conservation
- Washi ArtsJapanese papers for bookmaking and conservation
- Blick Art SuppliesBasic bookbinding supplies like PVA glue, bone folders, book cloth, book board, linen thread, sewing needles, and glue brushes
- Plaza ArtLocal art supply store with basic binding tools and materials
Papermaking Supplies and Handmade Paper
- Arnold Grummer's Papermaking SuppliesSupplier of hand papermaking kits, supplies, and equipment
- Carriage House PaperCarriage House Paper is a professional hand papermaking studio and major provider of papermaking supplies & equipment
- Cave PaperCave Paper is a production hand-made paper mill dedicated to making decorated and unusual sheets of high quality for use by artists, bookbinders, calligraphers and anyone with a desire for fine sheets
- Share StudiosHandmade moulds and deckles, as well as handmade paper
- Twinrocker Papermaking Supplies & Handmade PaperSource for papermaking fibers, pulp, and papermaking supplies
Letterpress Supplies
- Boxcar PressLetterpress supplies and polymer plates
- Letterpress ThingsA unique store for supplies, type, tools, equipment, and information for the table-top letterpress printer
- NA GraphicsNA Graphics is a one-stop shop for letterpress parts, tools, and supplies
Great paper for letterpress printing:
- Boxcar Press letterpress paper recommendationsBoxcar has put together a great list of papers and resources for letterpress printing
- Legion letterpress paperThey carry Lettra and other options that are great for letterpress printing. Steer clear of coated papers (the shiny ones), as ink may not dry on them completely.
- French PaperLots of different weight and color options
Bookbinding Kits at Boatwright
Boatwright Library has ten Bookbinding Kits available for check-out so you can make books on your own!
Creativity Kits at Boatwright
Boatwright Library has six Creativity Kits available for check-out. They contain paper, markers, gel pens, colored pencils, pencils, glue sticks, erasers, and other items to help you fill your handmade books.
