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
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
- French PaperLots of different weight and color options
- Holyoke Letterpress PaperLetterpress blank cards and coasters
- 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.
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
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.
