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Essays, tutorials, and care guides from our Bengaluru studio. Read about Coptic chain stitches, how handmade paper is cured, and why a good journal lies flat.
techniques · 17 Apr 2026
The history, mechanics, and modern use of Coptic chain-stitch binding — why it lies flat, where it came from, and how it holds together.
guides · 15 Apr 2026
A pre-cut DIY kit or raw supplies to cut yourself — the tradeoff on price, learning, and waste, with a clear decision for beginners.
materials · 14 Apr 2026
Why waxed linen is the standard binding thread, how to pick a ply, and how long a strand you actually need.
materials · 13 Apr 2026
What gsm really means, which weight to pick for journals, sketchbooks, and covers, and how paper behaves across the range.
guides · 12 Apr 2026
Exactly what to buy for your first five hand-bound books — with gsm, lengths, quantities, and INR prices from Indian suppliers.
techniques · 11 Apr 2026
Why cotton offcuts and denim scraps make the best book covers — sourcing, preparing, and gluing fabric to chipboard without puckering.
guides · 10 Apr 2026
Twelve gifts under INR 5,000 for readers, writers, and makers — tested on our own family first, ranked by how much joy they provoked.
guides · 8 Apr 2026
What makes stationery genuinely sustainable in 2026 — paper sourcing, adhesives, plastic-free packaging, and a field guide to greenwashing.
workshops · 6 Apr 2026
Why HR leads in Bengaluru and Mumbai book us for offsites — outcomes, group sizes, timing, and what each participant takes home.
guides · 4 Apr 2026
A ranked buyer's guide to the best hand-bound journals made in India this year — by paper, binding style, price, and who they suit.
techniques · 2 Apr 2026
From paper selection to final stitch — the eight stages a handmade book passes through in our Bengaluru studio before it ships.
care · 18 Mar 2026
Nine small habits that will keep your hand-bound journal looking good for a decade — from a Bengaluru studio that has repaired a lot of them.
techniques · 28 Feb 2026
Coptic, Japanese Stab, Secret Belgian, and Buttonhole — a plain-English comparison of the four binding styles we teach, and which one to pick as a first project.
techniques · 12 Feb 2026
What Coptic binding is, why it lies flat, and how to stitch your first Coptic journal at home — from the Spread & Spine studio in Bengaluru.