The best papers & boards for beginner bookbinding

My recommendations for paper and board for bookbinding are at the heart of this video, so this one is for you, especially if you’re new or feeling unsure about which materials to choose. I walk you through the boards and papers I personally use for hardcovers and softcovers, as well as decorative papers, endpapers, and interior pages, so you can start with confidence instead of guessing. I also talk about the materials I don’t recommend and why, so you can avoid my mistakes and wasted money. Whether you’re making your first handmade book or looking to improve your results, this guide will help you choose the right supplies and create cleaner, more professional-looking books. Learn about paper grain direction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0eZi4e2gIY&list=ULxiVu34rtURk Watch how I make the fabric wrapped notebook here: https://youtu.be/feImROOg-Gc Watch my bookbinding essentials playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPx1fSPKY6k&list=PL_mNX1eQb4y4VxwffnAR7xiVu34rtURk- -------------------- Find some of the products that I use for bookbinding & paper crafts here: https://amzn.to/3NewXdA - This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you buy through this links, I earn a little commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! -------------------- Connect with me here: Blog (DIY and travel, in German): https://missredfox.de Shop (handmade notebooks, stationery & paper gifts): https://missredfox.etsy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_missredfox_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missredfox Pinterest: https://pinterest.de/missredfox -------------------- Chapters: 0:00 intro 00:00:12 welcome & what you'll learn (bookbinding boards and papers) 00:00:29 basic raw materials for books and boxes: board and paper 00:01:38 transportation must-haves for paper lovers 00:02:22 hardcovers - Davey board 00:02:36 hardcovers - cardboard, chipboard, grey board 00:02:55 hardcovers - Finn board 00:05:02 softcovers - cardstock 00:05:55 decorative papers for the covers - Chiyogami / Yuzen papers from Japan 00:07:29 Katazome paper from Japan 00:08:08 Lokta papers from Nepal 00:08:54 cotton papers from India 00:09:20 wrapping papers 00:10:43 Cavallini papers 00:11:20 Italian papers 00:11:44 handmade papers 00:12:24 print your own papers 00:13:03 marbled papers 00:13:33 shibori papers 00:14:19 laminate or varnish the covers 00:15:17 book cloth for the covers 00:16:03 endpapers - cardstock 00:17:09 endpapers - Chiyogami & Lokta / marbled / handmade papers 00:17:56 papers for the pages / signatures - white paper and dotted paper 00:19:31 paper for the pages / signatures - Hahnemühle handmade paper 00:20:03 paper for the pages / signatures - art paper (watercolour, sketch, draw) 00:20:42 wastepaper 00:21:16 tips to conclude 00:24:03 paper storage 00:24:48 thank you / outro -------------------- About this channel: Welcome to missredfox Paper Art, a channel dedicated to bookbinding for beginners, DIY notebook making, and creative paper crafts. Here you’ll find step-by-step bookbinding tutorials including Japanese stab binding, coptic binding, and easy bookbinding techniques you can do at home. Learn how to start bookbinding, discover the best bookbinding tools and materials, and follow beginner-friendly guides to create your own handmade notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. I also share DIY stationery ideas, aesthetic paper crafts like origami and papercuts, and easy paper craft tutorials for beginners. From handmade notebooks and journals to creative paper projects, each video is designed to be simple, practical, and accessible - even if you have no experience. If you’re interested in bookbinding at home, paper crafts for beginners, and aesthetic DIY projects, this channel will help you learn new skills and create beautiful, handmade pieces. Do you love cozy, aesthetic, and hands-on creativity? Then this channel will help you slow down and enjoy the process of making something by hand. ✨ Subscribe and start your journey into paper art with my bookbinding tutorials, DIY notebook ideas, journal making, and paper craft inspiration - no experience needed! -------------------- Music: "This little happy royalty free music is all about having some fun!" by frequentlyaskedmusic (Luca Tomassini), licence from depositphotos by vistaprint, file ID 412257164 #missredfoxpaperart #bookbinding #bookbindingpaper #bookbindingforbeginners #diybookbinding #papercrafts