r/bookbinding is a subreddit with 120k members. The community frequently discusses bookbinding, binding, first project, rebind, and paper, and they frequently recommend/review paper, printer, and pens, and the most common flair used is completed project, in-progress project, help?, discussion, and inspiration.
A place for bookbinders and their craft.
We are open to discussions, sharing of ideas and techniques, general binding chatter and more!
Popular Topics in r/bookbinding
#1
Bookbinding
65 posts
#2
Binding
49 posts
#3
First Project
17 posts
#4
Rebind
16 posts
#5
Paper
16 posts
#6
Project
13 posts
#7
Cover
13 posts
#8
Rebinding
8 posts
#9
Hardcover
8 posts
#10
First Attempt
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/bookbinding
Paper
5 reviews
#1
Strathmore
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Art Store
2.0★ from 1 review
#3
Art Supply Store
4.0★ from 1 review
Printer
4 reviews
#1
Canon
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Brother
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Epson
5.0★ from 1 review
Pens
3 reviews
#1
Acrylic Paint Pens
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Beeswax
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Kuretake
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/bookbinding
#1
Completed Project
: "Purple, blue, and pink wisteria on exposed spines"
96 posts
#2
In-Progress Project
: "Pattern Blinded in (except for foliage and dots) and ready for shellac then gold leaf"
13 posts
#3
Help?
: "Newbie: what is this called and how do I get rid of it?"
13 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Found Library History today!"
7 posts
#5
Inspiration
: "Library binding with hollow back"
5 posts
#6
How-To
: "Embroidered book cover"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/bookbinding
Yearly
+24k members(25.4%)
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Last updated: June 28, 2026