DIY / BOOKBINDING KITS

The Aitoh Paper Nook Book Kit is a unique bookmaking kit inspired by the traditional Chinese Zhen Xian Bao, also known as a Chinese Thread Book. Using paper folding techniques with an origami feel, and without glue, scissors or extra tools, you create a small book with compartments that open one after another and keep tiny treasures safely tucked inside. It is ideal for small photos, notes, tickets, ephemera, threads, beads, charms, small jewellery and keepsakes.

The Journal Shop Medieval Longstitch Bookbinding Kit is a complete DIY set for creating your own A5 book while learning the traditional medieval Longstitch binding technique. Choose between 300gsm watercolor paper or 180gsm writing paper, then select the leatherette colour that best suits your project. With waxed linen thread, a bookbinding needle, Rat Tail cord and a decorative closure button included, you have the essential materials for building a handmade journal with a distinctive exposed stitched spine.

The Journal Shop Western Codex Bookbinding Kit gives you the materials and instructions you need to build your own A5 hardcover book from the ground up using traditional Western-style bookbinding techniques. Choose between 130gsm watercolor paper or 150gsm writing paper, then select the bookbinding leatherette colour that suits your project. From sewing the book block to building the spine and covering the boards, the kit takes you through the complete process of creating a genuine handmade codex.

The Leathercraft Dark Brown Journal Kit is a complete DIY kit for creating a stylish handmade journal in a rich dark brown tone—perfect for journaling, sketching and thoughtful gifting.

The Books By Hand Wild Accordion by Lineco is a fun and creative accordion book kit, perfect for kids, students, artists and crafters who love hands-on creative projects.

The Scraps n Pieces Bookbinding Tools Kit is a practical 16-piece set that brings together the essential tools and supplies for handmade bookbinding. It includes a bone folder, crease marker, straight and curved steel needles, waxed threads and a wooden-handled awl, covering the key stages from folding and marking to piercing and stitching. Ideal for journals, notebooks, sketchbooks, albums and a variety of hand-binding techniques.