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This tutorial shows how to make your own book press with affordable materials that are easy to find.

Supplies: • 2 - 9" x 12" Eco Smart bamboo cutting boards • 2 - 1/4" x 5" carriage screws • 2 - washers • 2 - 1/4" wing nuts * 4 - bumpers

Tip: If you have larger boards you can add two more screws to your press and place them at the four corners. This will help make the pressure more even.

This tutorial demonstrates how to make a glue bound paper back book using a hot glue gun and EVA glue. This creates a "perfect binding" paperback book.

Tools Required: - Bookbinding Jig - Exacto Knife - Bone Folder - Heavy Duty Hot Glue Gun - Straight Edge Metal Ruler - Metal Spreader or Putty Knife - Pencil - Card Stock for Cover - Paper for Book Block