Bookbinding & Marbling

The Book Wizard Tool

This new tool just discovered at Odyssey takes the laboriousness out of measuring paper and hole markings for bookmaking. Printed on sturdy, glare-free, transparent proprionate, the Book Wizard is a multi functional template that will streamline the making of accordion style books, Japanese stab bindings and measuring in general. Includes a mechanical pencil and instructional booklet giving tips & hints and how to make a Chameleon Accordion Book and five variations of Japanese bindings. A great and accurate time-saver. Whole tool
measures 8" x 10".

The Book Wizard Tool (BKWIZD)

Little Charmer Fancy Beads

Shimmering, glowing accents for books and cards, these tiny beads from Japan and the Czech Republic feature unusually beautiful finishes: aurora borealis, lustre, frosted, and iridescent. Each .5 ounce flip top box holds approximately 450 1.5-7mm beads in assorted shades, shapes, and sizes of a color group. Choose white crystal, iridescent, amber, amethyst, mixed pastels, reds, blues or greens.

Little Charmer Fancy Beads (1CHARM)

All 8 Colors of Little Charmer Beads

All 8 Colors of Little Charmer Beads (8CHARM)

Little Charmer Fancy Bead Sampler Box

Shimmering accents for cards & books. Unusually beautiful finishes: aurora borealis, luster, frosted and iridescent. Choose from: white crystal, iridescent, amber, amethyst, mixed pastels, reds, blues, greens. Sampler Box of all 8 colors, about 225 each color.

Little Charmer Fancy Bead Sampler Box (BEADSM)

Sponge Daubers- set of 3

Use with stamp pad ink for inking stamps; to apply Yes Glue; to mark in paste paper; with inks, watercolors & gouache to paint flower petals as Judy Melvin does; or to add designs to cards & envelopes

Sponge Daubers- set of 3 (DAUBRS)

Bulldog Clips

Heavy duty, nickel plated.

1CLIP 1", 30¢ each
25CLIP 2.5" 43¢ each
3CLIP 3" $1.00 each

Bulldog Clips

Wheat Starch for Paste

Pre-cooked, dissolves easily in cold water. Also used for pastepaper. Archival. 1 lb. Bag

Wheat Starch for Paste (WHEATP)

Carrageeman Moss

Ready To Mix

CAMOSS 4 oz. $10.95; 8 oz. $19.60; 1 lb. $37.50

Carrageeman Moss (CAMOSS)

Methyl Cellulose

Mix w/distilled water & brush onto unsized paper to achieve a sized “writable” surface

METHYL 4 oz, $12.00; 8 oz, $23.99; 1 lb, $43.95

Methyl Cellulose (METHYL)

Davey Board

13" x19", dense, acid-free, single-ply binding board. Extremely stable; does not warp. .079" thickness. $13.25 for 4 sheets.

Davey Board (DAV079)

Superior Quality Book Cloth

100% rayon, acid free, paperbacked. Colors: Black, Ivory, Red, Navy, Burgandy, Forest Green, Beige, Olive Green, Purple, Sky Blue and Orange.

BK1719 17" x 19" Sheet, $7.00 each, (specify color)
BK1738 17" x 38" Sheet, $10.80 each, (specify color)

Superior Quality Book Cloth

Size: 17" x 19" + $7.25 17" x 38" + $10.98

Set of All 11 Colors 17" 19" Sheets

Set of All 11 Colors 17" 19" Sheets (121719)

Set of All 11 Colors, 17" 38"

Set of All 11 Colors, 17" 38" (121738)

Aluminum Screw Posts 7/8" Size

6SMPOS Six pieces, 7/8” size, $1.60
50SMPO 50 pieces, 7/8” size, $8.00

Aluminum Screw Posts 7/8" Size

Aluminum Screw Posts 1 3/4" Size

6LGPOS Six pieces, 1 3/4” size, $1.80
50LGPO 50 pieces, 1 3/4” size, $12.00

Aluminum Screw Posts 1 3/4" Size

Goo Spreaders

Pack of 10 plastic broad edge applicators which are excellent for spreading glue, as mini paint brushes AND for writing calligraphically in paste paper! Writing edge is 15mm (9/16”)

Goo Spreaders (GOOSPR)

Linen Thread Natural

Unbleached Irish linen thread. Right hand twist, soft finish. These are 50 gm (2 oz) spools

THR403 40/3 Very Fine, $16.95

THR253 25/3-Fine, $16.95

THR183 18/3-Medium, $16.95

Linen Thread Natural

Marbling Sets

Boku-Undo suminagashi style kits are easy-to-use and produce reliable results in soft colors (red, blue, green, orange, yellow & black). You can produce beautiful results on paper and fabric by gently applying the color to the surface of the water. (Use a non-aluminum container.) Lots of possiblities for cards, wrapping paper, binding papers. Non-toxic watercolors. For classroom use with adults and children. Student grade set (6 colors, 2.1 oz. bottles.

Marbling Sets (MARSTY)

Single Hole Paper Drills from McGill

An effortless and quick way to put holes into up to 250 sheets of 20 lb. paper at a time. Position your paper and turn the thumbscrew clockwise to put a clean 1/4"” diameter hole through your stack of paper. Great for making books, journals, albums and reports. Hole positions are adjustable on both models.

Single Hole Paper Drills from McGill (SINHOL)

Three Hole Paper Drills from McGill

Three Hole Paper Drills from McGill (MULTIH)