Coptic bookbinding kits in puffin design

What's in the box

This kit includes this puffin design covering paper

Description

A complete kit with everything you will need, apart from scissors, to make your own hardcover notebook or journal. Your book will have hardcovers bound with handprinted patterned paper - NB as shown in the second picture - and lined with a toning plain paper. The pages are white, acid free cartridge, which is great for all dry media - pencils, pens, etc, and light use of watercolour or pen and wash. This paper is 140gsm. The decorative sewing on the exposed spine uses thick bookbinding thread in a colour chosen to show up against the white pages using a long bookbinding needle. The cover paper enclosed in this kit is as pictured on the first two photos, not as shown in the kit contents or on the covers of the example of a finished book Everything you need to know comes in an 8 page, fully illustrated booklet with lots of diagrams and explanations. Finished size approx A6 (11x15cm) . Your kit will arrive in a smart box. Note: free postage to UK only. Other designs available - please scroll down to 'more from this maker' and select 'see all listings'.

What's included in the price?

- Patterned hand silkscreen printed paper for covers (design as shown). - Ready cut boards of 2mm greyboard for covers. - Coloured lining paper. - Bookbinders awl with wooden handle. - Hole making guides. - 32 pages of ready cut and trimmed cartridge paper (64 writing surfaces). - Bookbinding thread. - Needle. - Glue. - Glue brush. - Instruction booklet.

What you will need

- Scissors.

Duration

Maker

Nant Designs

with Craft Courses since 2013

Message the maker

I trained at the Surrey institute of Art and Design before moving to West Wales in 2004. I design and print my own papers and make books from them in my studio in an old stone barn. I run courses on many types of bookbinding for groups and clubs- please ask if you would like details. You will find my books at 'Craft in the Bay' in Cardiff and other galleries around Wales.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Suitable for beginners

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Price:

£39.50

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Reviews

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27 Nov 25'

Greta reviewed: Coptic Bookbinding Kits in Fish Paper design

"Purchased as a Christmas gift, so I haven't explored the contents. However, it is boxed beautifully and it arrived nice and quickly. I'd love to find it under my Christmas tree! "

Nant Designs responded:

"Thankyou. Im sure they will love your present, Carole"

11 Sep 25'

Sue reviewed: Coptic bookbinding kits in puffin design

"The kit was well packaged and I enjoyed making the book. The instruction pamphlet was clear - though I did need to look up some you tube videos to supplement the drawn instructions for the stitching itself to get the hang of it. The only real criticism I have is that the thread provided left black marks on the cartridge paper signatures as I pulled to tighten the stitching, which spoiled the look of the finished book."

Nant Designs responded:

"Thankyou for your feedback Sue-will look into this problem- perhaps a red thread might be a better choice in future, best wishes Carole "

10 Mar 25'

Susan reviewed: Bookbinding kit for miniature tiny books in BLUE

"Everything but scissors was included - and some extra card/paper to play with. My adult daughter and I spent a very happy evening making these little books and it encouraged her to do a few larger ones later."

Nant Designs responded:

"Thankyou for your review Susan- sounds like you had fun- if you are inspired and would like to try another style of binding why not try coptic binding. best wishes carole"

23 Dec 24'

Julia reviewed: Bookbinding kit for miniature tiny books in BLUE

"This kit was delivered very quickly and the little books are very sweet and easy to make. The techniques would work well for making larger notebooks. Very enjoyable!"

Nant Designs responded:

"Thankyou for your lovely review. Delighted you had fun"

18 Dec 24'

Susanne reviewed: Bookbinding kit for miniature tiny books, in PINK.

"Enjoyed making my little pink books - lovely way to spend a rainy day! The kit was beautifully curated and instructions were clear. "

Nant Designs responded:

"Thankyou Susanne- so pleased you enjoyed using this kit, maybe this will inspire you to try some more bookbinding. Carole"

23 May 24'

Irene reviewed: Bookbinding kit for miniature tiny books in BLUE

"Lovely kit. Very pleased with contents. Putting it on one side for a rainy day of crafting. Many thanks"

Nant Designs responded:

"Thank you Irene. Have lots of fun making your book. Carole"

8 Aug 23'

Marese reviewed: Coptic Bookbinding Kits in Fish Paper design

"A lovely bookbinding kit with beautiful printed papers & comprehensive instructions. Everything was very well packed & I am really looking forward to making this book."

1 Oct 21'