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DIY Booklets: How to Make Event Programs, Catalogs, & Magazines
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Posted on July 19, 2025
DIY Booklets: How to Make Event Programs, Catalogs, & Magazines
by Phebe Wickham
From handmade zines to polished product catalogs, folded and bound booklets are a classic way to share information cheaply and beautifully. Whether you’re looking to get creative at home, working at a nonprofit with a tight budget, or operating a full-service print shop, this guide will walk you through how to format, print, assemble, and bind booklets at any level of production.
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How to Make Custom Calendars: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Make Custom Calendars: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Phebe Wickham
Custom calendars aren’t just great for organization — they’re also an excellent product line for small businesses, Etsy shops, and DIY creators looking to offer something beautiful and functional. Whether you're producing a few personalized gifts or adding a full calendar line to your shop, making calendars in-house gives you complete creative control and allows you to make maximum profit.
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Ensuring Document Integrity: Expert Insights on Secure Binding Techniques
Ensuring Document Integrity: Expert Insights on Secure Binding Techniques
by Phebe Wickham
TLDR Choosing the right binding method is crucial for document security and longevity. A wide range of options are available, so it is best to start with what level of security you are looking for.
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The Best Universal Binding Machine for K-12 Schools
The Best Universal Binding Machine for K-12 Schools
by Phebe Wickham
Loose-leaf paper has a way of creating chaos in classrooms. It fills lockers, backpacks, and desks, making it hard for students to keep track of assignments and for teachers to stay organized.
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Best Padding Presses for Small Businesses
Best Padding Presses for Small Businesses
by Phebe Wickham
If you're a small business looking to create custom notepads, receipt books, or tear-off forms, a padding press is essential. These machines make it easy to apply padding glue and create professional-quality pads efficiently and affordably.
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Create Classic Hand-Bound Books at Home: DIY Bookbinding Guide
Create Classic Hand-Bound Books at Home: DIY Bookbinding Guide
by Phebe Wickham
Creating your own handbound books can be incredibly rewarding. Whether you're crafting a customized journal, a personalized gift, an artistic sketchbook, or even rebinding a favorite novel, DIY bookbinding allows you to express your creativity and create something unique.
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Buyer's Guide: How to Choose a Binding Machine
Buyer's Guide: How to Choose a Binding Machine
by Mallory Morsa
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Coverbind Perfect Binding
Coverbind Perfect Binding
by Mallory Morsa
The Coverbind CPB1 perfect binding machine is the ideal system for in-house print shops who need to bind top-quality perfect back books quickly and eciently, in a tabletop solution. This new perfect binder system lets you bind softback books with simple controls and an LCD display.
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Best Book Binding Methods for 2024
Best Book Binding Methods for 2024
by Ryan Sexton
There have never been more ways to get quality binding results, and while having an abundance of options is great, it can overwhelm new users. In this binding guide, we’ll walk you through the tried and true methods used by pros for years, the hot new publishing trends and binding equipment for 2024, and provide you with the necessary information to pick the right binding method for you.
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Coil Binding 101 - Everything You Need to Know
Coil Binding 101 - Everything You Need to Know
by Lexi Williams
TLDR Let’s take a close look at coil binding! This coil buyer’s guide explores everything from the basics to customizations and comparisons with other methods so you can get the full picture of this popular binding method.
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How to Book Bind-Popular Methods for Business Projects
How to Book Bind-Popular Methods for Business Projects
by Lexi Williams
TLDR The type of binding you choose can make or break your business presentations. Discover seven different popular binding methods, steps to complete them, and how they can elevate your projects.
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New Year, New Binding System
New Year, New Binding System
by Ryan Sexton
TLDR Ready to ring in the new year for your business the right way? This is an ideal time to elevate the presentation of your documents, regardless of whether you're in commercial printing, education, a corporate setting, or a non-profit.
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Top Book Binding Machines Comparison: Rhin-O-Tuff vs. GBC vs. Akiles
Top Book Binding Machines Comparison: Rhin-O-Tuff vs. GBC vs. Akiles
by Lexi Williams
TLDR Shopping for a binding machine, but having a hard time choosing from the top brands? In this book binding machine comparison , we will help you choose from the three best binding machine brands of the year by providing an unbiased look at some of the key benefits and pitfalls of each.
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Bind It Yourself: DIY Guide to Creating Beautiful Notebooks for Holiday Gifts
Bind It Yourself: DIY Guide to Creating Beautiful Notebooks for Holiday Gifts
by Lexi Williams
TLDR During the holiday season, crafting is more than just a hobby— it’s an expression of love. Making a DIY notebook can turn an ordinary holiday gift into a cherished keepsake, adding a personal touch that store-bought items can’t match.
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How The Fastback 20 Can Improve Your Government Office Operations
How The Fastback 20 Can Improve Your Government Office Operations
by Lexi Williams
TLDR Discover how to elevate your government office operations with the Fastback 20, a revolutionary tape binding machine offering unmatched versatility, efficiency, and durability. In this article, we will explore its features, benefits, and complimentary supplies that help you enjoy a more streamlined and professional binding experience.
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Comb Binding versus Spiral Binding-How to Save on your Next Project
Comb Binding versus Spiral Binding-How to Save on your Next Project
by Lexi Williams
Spiral binding and comb are two of the most popular binding methods. Why?
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5 Products You'll Need after Buying Your Comb Binding Machine
5 Products You'll Need after Buying Your Comb Binding Machine
by Lexi Williams
TLDR Binding machines are essential tools in offices, schools, and print shops, but the magic really happens when you pair them with the right accessories. This guide covers the top five must-have products for comb binding machines: binding combs, binding covers, pre-punched papers, index tabs, and binding workstations.
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5 Spiral Binding Machines that Won't Break the Bank in 2023
5 Spiral Binding Machines that Won't Break the Bank in 2023
by Mallory Morsa
Searching for a coil binding machine can be tough. Not just because of the various features and specifications that you have to compare, or because you need to figure out the quality through a screen, but because there are hundreds of options at varying prices from a couple hundred bucks to tens of thousands of dollars.
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What's So Great About Coil Binding Anyways?
What's So Great About Coil Binding Anyways?
by Emily Frazer
What's So Great About Coil Binding Anyways?
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Best Ways to Bind Paper (No Machine Needed) 
Best Ways to Bind Paper (No Machine Needed) 
by Mallory Morsa
You've come to the right site if you're interested in learning the most effective methods for binding documents without the use of a binding machine. To help you create bound books, reports, and other documents without shelling out a ton of cash on equipment, we've put together a list of the top 7 ways to document bind without purchasing a binding punch machine.
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Setting Up Your Home Office Binding Needs
Setting Up Your Home Office Binding Needs
by Jeff McRitchie
The Home Office Start Kit for only $399 Includes: The Flex Perfect for the home office, the Flex thermal document binder is a powerful, yet compact, document binder that accommodates documents up to 14 inches tall, binds multiple documents simultaneously, and provides a quick turnaround. This tabletop binder delivers remarkable productivity in a small space, making it perfect for small businesses and larger offices alike.
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