Here's What You'll Need:

Tools: ▴ Bone Folder ▴ Craft Knife ▴ Cutting Mat ▴ Mechanical Pencil ▴ Needles - No. 18 Sharps // note: I'll be using a straight needle and a bent needle, however you might prefer working with a curved needle ▴ Pin Vise or Awl ▴ Punching Cradle - optional // note: I'll show you how to punch with and without a cradle ▴ Ruler - with metric // note: I'll be working with metric, which allows for better precision and easier arithmetic. ▴ Scissors Materials: ▴ Beeswax ▴ Punching Jig // 20pt. Sandstone Archival - 1 piece cut to 155 x 50mm // note: Sandstone Archival can be an expensive material, as an alternative use any cardstock or heavyweight paper ▴ Thread // 18/3 Dyed and unwaxed linen thread - 1 piece cut to your wingspan Project No. 1 - Link Stitch: ▴ Covers // Handmade Paper (medium weight: 250-320gsm) - 2 pieces cut to 155 x 260mm ▴ Text Block // Mohawk Superfine White - 8 signatures, 6 folios - 155 x 115mm Project No. 2 - One-Piece Link Stitch: ▴ Cover // Handmade Paper (medium weight: 250-320gsm) - 1 piece cut to 155 x 520mm ▴ Text Block // Mohawk Superfine White - 8 signatures, 6 folios - 155 x 115mm