fourcatmom Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I am really interested in the idea of making our own books. What do you use and what supplies do you need to buy with it? And, where did you buy it from? I have looked at the Pro Click, I don't know if there are specific one's that people are more happy with or not but looking for good recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Just thought I would bump to see if anyone had any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Last year at a conference, I bought a book binding kit from this company: http://www.bindingbooksbeautifully.com/ They have a wooden tool that helps you bind books made out of book boards and fabric. The book board is like heavy duty paperboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've found this book- Real-Life Journals: Desiging and Using Handmade Books to be very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I bought the ProClick 50 last week and have made 2 workbooks for the kids. Works great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I love my pro click. I use it to make work books. I am also planing to make myself a planner and bind it with my pro click. I usually use card stock for covers. You could even laminate the covers to make them longer lasting. I think it is a great investment for my homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Well, do you want to buy a binding system like pro-click or do you want to bind books yourself by hand? I feel like those are some really different things. The first you get at Staples or Office Depot - it's reusable, it's officey. The latter you buy supplies like an awl and some dental floss and you get supplies at an art store. At one point someone on this board posted a nice link that summarized the various ways to bind workbooks. I did a quick look but I couldn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Here it is from Rosegate Harbor. For thick books (over 50 pages) I bought a comb binder to make the holes, thread it with floss, cover it with laminated cardstock. For thin books I have a stapler that goes through 50 pages and make the cover with laminated cardstock as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tx2Step Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I bought a comb binder on ebay years ago and LOVE it. It was much cheaper than the office supply store, and works great. I use it all the time. Very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thank you. I am leaning towards the Pro-Click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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