The Binder's Bench

The Handmade Renaissance: Why Handcrafted Books Make the Perfect Personal Gift Mar 14, 2024

In today's world of widespread mass production, we're witnessing a renewed admiration for the art and skill involved in creating handmade items. There's a growing trend towards valuing traditional...

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Lost Trades Fair 2024 Recap Mar 12, 2024

Did you get there?  It was a fantastic (and very hot) long weekend in Bendigo.

The Lost Trades Fair is a captivating event that unites over 100 craftsmen and women, each passionate about their...

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10 Journal Prompts To Keep Your Mind & Pen Flowing Feb 27, 2024

As a writer, finding inspiration for your journal entries can sometimes be a challenge. Whether you're feeling stuck in a creative rut or simply looking to explore new avenues of self-reflection,...

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From Fabric to Tome: A Step by Step Guide to Making Your Own Book Cloth bookbinding tutorial Feb 21, 2024

With the recent launch of our online course, The Beginner’s Bookbinding Blueprint we have been talking a lot about bookbinding materials. In our beginner’s course (both online and in...

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Bookbinding For Beginner's: 5 Common Myths Debunked bookbinding Jan 15, 2024

Working in a bindery, I hear lots of different theories and ideas people have about this ancient craft. In the post today I thought I’d share some of the common myths I have heard related to...

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10 Essential Bookbinding Tools You Probably Own Already bookbinding Dec 27, 2023

If you've ever been captivated by the art of bookbinding but felt deterred by the idea of investing in a long list of specialised tools, fear not! In this week’s blog post, I'll reveal that...

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