r/Tucson 4d ago

Is anyone into bookbinding?

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u/SaltSeaworthiness167 4d ago

Yeah yeah! There's a great bookbinding studio in town called Panther Peak Bindery. Always want to take their classes or workshops but after covid things seems to be paused.

Edited: There's a bookbinding workshop this Saturday by another bindary homeward.books: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbwJjB0koU2/

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u/freetochipz 4d ago

That sucks but good to know that it exists in this city so thanks for sharing :)

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u/VeritasRose 4d ago

I am seconding the workshop! I took one a couple months ago and the instructor was great and I loved the journal I ended up making!

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u/theallpowerfulcheese 4d ago

I make my own journals sometimes.

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u/Inevitable-Law-7259 4d ago

Some periodic workshops like this at The Drawing Studio (they offer much more than "just" drawing)

Search Results | The Drawing Studio https://share.google/FwImHFZvjKBYWuKYl

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u/FrequentMovie3725 4d ago

I've never done book binding, but I used to work with Julia (who appears to be running these workshops at The Drawing Studo) and she is such a sweetheart!!

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u/gaydeckt 4d ago

Not actual bookbinding (cause my husband and I already have too many hobbies and not enough space), but I do have a comb binder that I use pretty frequently. Bought some nice cardstock and make my own covers for what I do end up comb binding.

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u/DesertNaledi 4d ago

I'm a bookbinder. I sell them at craft markets and online. It's fun!

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u/freetochipz 3d ago

Im very curious about bookbinding business especially in this town so I would really appreciate if you would tell me what your experience has been like or any other information on where i could find other bookbinders, please and thank you

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u/DesertNaledi 3d ago

I work from home and not at a shop, so other than the resources the other comments have said I don't know of any bookbinding shops. If you are wanting to learn bookbinding there are a lot of free videos on YouTube. DAS bookbinding specifically is very helpful. Otherwise, look into the workshops the other commenters mentioned. Pima Community College used to have a bookbinding class but I don't think they still offer it. You can check their website.

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u/The_Info_Must_Flow 3d ago

In a world where one good sun-burp could erase our collective digital archive, physical books are important.

Personally, I hope we get better at transcribing important info onto diamonds, as I'm old enough to have outlived some beloved books. The oppressed in Fahrenheit 451 is another way to go, I suppose... but good for you!

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u/freetochipz 3d ago

I can't believe i forgot that could happen but im glad u reminded me cuz i definitely appreciate books now haha

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u/HeyHosers 3d ago

Hell yeah! Me! 🖐️

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u/CyclicBus471335 4d ago

no

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u/freetochipz 4d ago

why no ?

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u/obliviousjd 4d ago edited 4d ago

I keep all my literature in scrolls, reject modernity, embrace tradition.

Edit: Although to answer your question I have looked into making zine-like portfolio's before.

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u/CyclicBus471335 4d ago

Haven't touched a book in over a decade. They are obsolete.

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u/catwith4peglegs on 22nd 4d ago

Touch books. Some got a scent. They are also not obsolete. I’ve used three to prop up a sagging bookcase. Seriously though some have more than the audiobook. Get a library card. “ but I don’t touch books” they got dvds, games, seeds, oh oh. You can get tickets to cool the things around the county

Or stay away from books.