TRADITIONAL BOOKBINDING is a bookbindery located in Victoria, specializing in book repair. Please discover our website for more professional bookbinding supplies.

A bone folder may look like a simple tool, but in bookbinding it is one of the most essential tools for creating clean folds, smooth surfaces, and precise finishing.

At Traditional BookBinding, we carefully prepare each bone folder to ensure it performs beautifully in professional bookbinding work. Every piece is shaped, smoothed, and polished so it glides across paper without scratching or damaging the surface.

A well prepared bone folder should feel smooth in the hand and allow you to confidently fold paper, press book cloth, and shape leather during binding.

Different shapes serve different purposes. Some are ideal for detailed work and tight corners, while others are designed for broader folds or smoothing materials across larger surfaces. Choosing the right shape can make your work easier and more precise.

Our bone folders are made from natural bone that is a byproduct of the food industry. Animals are not killed to produce these tools.

The bone is repurposed from materials that would otherwise be discarded and transformed into durable tools used by bookbinders, conservators, and paper craftspeople around the world.

This approach reflects the long tradition of heritage crafts, where natural materials are carefully reused and shaped into tools that can last for many years.

Bone folders come in natural bone colours, which may vary slightly from piece to piece.

For coloured bone folders, the bone has been specially treated to ensure the colour remains stable and will not rub off during normal use.

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