Reddit reviews Vintage Paper Co Bookbinding Starter kit
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This starter kit from Vintage Paper Co contains:One traditional bone folderOne traditional bookbinding awl2 large bookbinding needles and 3 standard size bookbinding needles10 yards of pure waxed linen thread
Hi everyone! I recently decided that bookbinding is something I want to try out, as I'm kind of a bibliophile and always dreamed of being able to do something like this, but never really considered how until now. I bound a small Coptic Stitch notebook with scraps of yarn, cloth, cardboard, and printer paper. It's pretty poor quality, but it is functional, and I'm immensely proud of my first attempt. However, I'd like to work with more than just scraps. I'm in the market for some tools and materials, though I'm going to college soon and have a lifetime's worth of expenses near ahead of me. I've piddled around Amazon for a while, and I've found a starter kit that seems to work out nicely. If anyone could vouch for that, that'd be nice, and if it's a no go any recommendations help!
A couple other questions:
Is there anywhere I can get materials and tools affordably, and do you have any tips for saving money on these things?
Is printer paper fine for simple projects right now, or are there outstanding reasons I shouldn't get used to working with it?
I'm not dirt poor, thank God and God willing, but I need to be conscientious on how I spend my money (textbooks being the most major expense in my future). Thank you all!