Here is a list of basic tools to bring to each meeting or workshop where we will be building books:
- 12” metal ruler
- Pencil and white vinyl eraser
- Bone folder
- Awl
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Acid-free glue stick and/or white PVA glue
- Brush for glue
- Blunt sewing needle
Just in case:
- Scotch Magic tape
- Rubber bands
- Paper clips or clothespin-style clips
- Handiwipes (small packet)
- Small cloth or sponge with dish
- Waste Paper(newsprint or catalogue) to use for glueing
Local Businesses
Texas Art Supply
General purpose art and craft supplies.
http://www.texasart.com/
2001 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 (713) 526-5221Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
Art Supply
Art supplies and studio rentals
2711 Main
Houston, TX 77002 (713)652-4984
http://www.artsupplyonmain.com/
On the Internet or by Mail Order
Artwork Tools, made by Beth Morton and crew in Austin, Texas: book cradles, signature punches, book cloth and more
Daniel Smith
www.danielsmith.com/
John Neal Bookseller
http://www.johnnealbooks.com/
Hollander’s
http://www.hollanders.com/supplies/
New York Central Art Supply
http://www.nycentralart.com/
Stephen Kinsella Fine Art Papers
http://www.kinsellaartpapers.com/
Talas
http://talasonline.com/
Paper Mojo
Great selection of beautiful paper, and orders ship out quickly
www.papermojo.com
Volcano Arts
Good source of supplies, maybe nothing extraordinary, but one of the nice things about these folks is that if your actual shipping cost is lower than the estimated cost they will refund the difference!
www.volcanoarts.biz
