At TBB Traditional BookBinding, we're proud to supply our premium range to clients from leading institutions — including the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, and other respected universities and businesses. From custom bookbinding to restoration and high-quality supplies, our craftsmanship is trusted by those who value tradition, quality, and detail.
Durable bookbinding cloth with paper backing. The colours below are available in stock — tap any swatch to shop.
TBBHCB · Set of 2Hand Craft Bone FolderA set of two hand-crafted bone folders, consistent in colour throughout — an everyday creaser for folding, scoring and burnishing.Shop Hand Craft Bone Folder →
15 cm · Real BoneHand Polished Bone FolderTraditional real bone, hand polished to a smooth 15 cm blade. Equally at home on the bench or as a letter opener.Shop Hand Polished Bone Folder →
Set of 4 · Genuine BoneGenuine Bone Folder SetFour genuine bone folders in a single set — a shape and size for every stage of the binding, from endpapers to spine work.Shop the Bone Folder Set →
Value PackComplete KitProfessional Bookbinding KitOur highest-quality bookbinding materials gathered into one value pack — everything needed to bind a book properly from the start.Shop the Kit →
Revised 2024The ManualTraditional Techniques in BookbindingA beginner's manual, newly revised for 2024. Traditional method explained step by step, written for someone starting at the bench.Shop the Manual →
pH NeutralProfessional Bookbinding PVA GlueProfessional-standard, pH-neutral PVA adhesive — the same glue we use in our own bindery, day in and day out.Shop PVA Glue →
Genuine Hog HairBookbinding Glue BrushMetal-free and rust-free, so nothing can stain your work. Genuine hog hair holds a generous, even load of adhesive.Shop Glue Brush →
8 OptionsBookbinding NeedleSturdily made for bookbinding — large and small eye, long shaft, straight and curved. Eight options to suit your sewing.Shop Needles →
18/3 · No.18 Cord 3100% Natural Linen ThreadPure polished linen, approx. 0.5 mm thick — strong, low-stretch and the traditional choice for sewing sections by hand.Shop Linen Thread →
TBBIDP7CNavy Blue Italian Paper100 gsm thick Italian decorative paper — suitable for book covers and end sheets.Shop Navy Blue →
TBBIDP13ARed Italian Paper100 gsm thick Italian decorative paper — suitable for book covers and end sheets.Shop Red →
TBBIDP13BGreen Italian Paper100 gsm thick Italian decorative paper — suitable for book covers and end sheets.Shop Green →
Glossy MetallicTBBPM23Glossy Metallic Marble100 gsm acid-free, high definition.Shop TBBPM23 →
MetallicTBBPM24Printed Metallic Marble100 gsm acid-free, high definition.Shop TBBPM24 →
TBBPM3Printed Marbled Paper100 gsm acid-free, high definition.Shop TBBPM3 →
TBBPM11Printed Marbled Paper100 gsm acid-free, high definition.Shop TBBPM11 →
TBBPM15Printed Marbled Paper100 gsm acid-free, high definition.Shop TBBPM15 →
With StandLying PressBookbinding Lying Press & PloughThe centrepiece of a traditional bindery — lying press and plough, supplied with its stand.Shop Lying Press →
Nipping PressWooden Nipping PressFor nipping and pressing between stages — compact enough to keep beside you on the bench.Shop Nipping Press →
Finishing PressBookbinding Finishing PressProfessional and handmade — holds the book firm and square for backing, spine work and finishing.Shop Finishing Press →
Solid HardwoodSewing FrameTraditional Sewing FrameHandcrafted in solid hardwood, for sewing sections onto cords or tapes the traditional way.Shop Sewing Frame →
A local practitioner in the ancient art of traditional bookbinding will showcase the lost trade during a demonstration day being held at the Wangaratta Library this month. Meet one of our restorers — Chi Chi Wang.
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From crumbling family Bibles to century-old photo albums, leather-bound journals to fragile prayer books — we have restored hundreds of treasured books for families, institutions, and collectors right across Australia.
Every book that comes through our bindery is treated with the same care and attention it deserves. We understand that many of these books are irreplaceable — and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our restoration service is based in Victoria and available nationally. If you have a book that needs saving, we would love to hear from you.
"I can't believe the transformation. My family Bible, photo album, and dictionary — I thought they were beyond saving. Perfect. Thank you also for making sure we were happy with every step."
"Chi Chi restored our family photo album — over 100 years old, falling apart. Now it's a great heirloom for future generations. The quality of work is of the highest standard."
"Tradicional Book Binding is an extraordinary book-restoring organisation. This is the place to go! From the beginning Chi Chi was highly professional, deeply caring and ethical. I couldn't have chosen a better place for my precious family heirloom books which were a desperate state of disrepair. I felt absolute trust in Chi Chi from the first meeting. The results exceeded my wildest expectations. Thank you TBB, my family will be forever grateful."
The look on Dearna's face when she collected her finished book was everything. We worked closely together on every little detail to make it exactly right, and with her daughter Adele there too, we know this book will be treasured across generations.
Please note: We dispatch orders placed before 8:30 am every Tuesday and Thursday. Free shipping with a discount code applies to regular shipping only. To upgrade to express, contact us on 0421 492 026. All orders via Australia Post — click here for delivery timeframes.
"A huge thank you! This is my second order and I'm so impressed with the quality and range. The bookcloth is absolutely beautiful—I can't wait to use it."
"They've got everything—from bookcloth to endbands and tools. I especially love the sample packs and fast, affordable shipping. 100% recommended!"
"I cannot speak highly enough of their service. I had a book with huge sentimental value that needed restoration — Chi Chi and the team preserved it beautifully."
"Fantastic work by Chi Chi, who kept me informed through the whole process. My mum's 90-year-old prayer book is now ready for her great-granddaughter's wedding."
"Beautiful Italian decorative papers and bookcloth. Excellent quality, reasonable prices, carefully packed and arrived promptly. Highly recommend!"
"What you have designed is humbling, inspiring, and so very beautiful. I'm deeply grateful for your professionalism. This book is now a unique and treasured piece."
"Thank you for the wonderful job restoring my family Bible, photo album, and dictionary. I can't believe the transformation. Absolutely perfect."
"Such professionalism, care and dedication to the craft. Thanks so much for restoring my grandmother's girls' annual dated 1912."
"Chi Chi restored our family photo album — over 100 years old. It was falling apart, now it's a great heirloom. The quality of work is of the highest standard."
The shipping cost is generated by our computer shipping system. Each customer orders different combinations of items, and we pack them carefully to ensure products arrive safely.
Ordering paper or mull? These items need to be packed in a tube — this may result in two separate parcels, which is why shipping may appear higher than expected.
The shipping costs listed at checkout include minor packaging fees. Outside Australia? Contact us here — we respond within 2–6 hours.
We offer a 30-day return policy from the day of purchase. Delivery can take 7–12 days, so we've extended the window to give you time to try your purchase.
- Your order arrives damaged — keep the item and provide photos
- The item is not functioning properly on first use — contact us immediately with photos
- The order arrived safely with no functioning issue
- The item is unsuitable due to personal reasons — e.g. not reading the description carefully
We accept exchanges for personal reasons but do not offer refunds. All shipping costs for return and exchange are the buyer's responsibility.
the person behind TBB
"You look great just as you are. And I mean that — not as a compliment, but as something I had to learn the hard way, so I could say it and truly believe it."
If you've found me through my videos, my shop, or just stumbled across TBB — hello! I'm Chi Chi Wang. Bookbinding is my craft, but it is only one part of who I am.
I am also a Body Confidence Educator, a TEDx Speaker, and the author of From Ugly to Beautiful Without Surgery — a book I wrote because I lived a story I couldn't keep to myself.
If you follow me on social media, enjoy my videos, or have ever felt curious about who Chi Chi actually is — this book is where I go deeper. Personal, honest, and written for anyone ready to feel more at home in themselves.
You don't have to feel ugly to read it. You just have to be curious about living more fully.
We're based in Victoria, Australia and love hearing from our customers. Reach out anytime — we respond promptly.
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