Tools

A look inside my studio at 8 essential tools I use for bookbinding and handmade art. These thoughtfully chosen favorites bring ease, precision, and joy to the creative process.

Mark Making Tools and what I have learned for making my art and expressing my individual art style. This gives my work a signature voice which is unique to my artwork. Mark Making becomes my personal voice and is recognized in the industry. I use a variety of tools in my studio that I have collected over the years that have helped my develop my personal style. The tools I am reviewing are what I am using in 2025 to created texture in my mixed media art. The Princeton to

If I had to name the one tool I couldn’t live without in my studio, it’s my HFS guillotine paper cutter. Here's why it's essential for any bookbinder.