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Bel Mills

Nov 9, 20233 min read

Most Overlooked Bookbinding Tools Part 3

Welcome back, bookmaker! If you are new to this series on tools, I would recommend starting HERE, at the beginning, to better understand...

Bel Mills

Nov 9, 20232 min read

Most Overlooked Bookbinding Tools, Part 2

Welcome Back! If you are new to this series on tools, I would recommend starting HERE, at the beginning, to better understand basic...

Bel Mills

Nov 8, 20232 min read

Got Notebook Paper or Envelopes? You Can Make Books!

"What paper should I use to make books?" It's one of the most common questions asked by beginning bookbinders. Underneath this simple...

Bel Mills

Nov 8, 20232 min read

Got File Folders or Paper Bags? You Can Make Books!

Bookmakers seem to fret a lot over paper--they want to make sure they're using the right stuff. And you may have noticed many experienced...

Bel Mills

Aug 15, 20233 min read

Most Overlooked Bookbinding Tools, Part 1

Are you wondering what tools can turn salvaged paper into books that really sing? I'm glad you asked! Like every other bookbinder, I have...

Bel Mills

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Are You Sensitive Like Me?

I'm guessing you might be. Sensitivity and creativity often go hand in hand. For me, sensitivity can look like this: I can be stopped in...

Bel Mills

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Can We Talk About Your Supply Stash?

Let’s chat art supplies for a moment. Because my art studio is a supply graveyard. It’s stuffed with papers I once loved, rubber stamps I...

Bel Mills

Jun 20, 20233 min read

Were You Mis-sorted?

Because I’m an artist with a degree in sociology who also loves the Harry Potter book series, I have an interesting theory about my life....

Bel Mills

Aug 19, 20225 min read

My Favorite Books on Upcycled Bookmaking

When I started making books from upcycled paper in 2016, I felt a bit lonely in my pursuits. I didn't have a book arts teacher who...

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