Hand Polished 15 cm Bone Folder for Bookbinding

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

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The following video showcases our set of four bone folders, giving you a closer look at the natural texture and polished finish of each piece. If you would like to explore bone folders in different shapes, please discover them HERE:

Watch the video: A good bone folder should feel smooth in your hand. Here is why it matters.

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A bone folder may look like a simple tool, but it is one of the most essential tools in bookbinding. It helps create clean folds, smooth surfaces, and precise finishing when working with paper, book cloth, and leather.

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 gently across paper without scratching or damaging the surface.

A well prepared bone folder should feel smooth in your hand and provide excellent control when folding paper, pressing book cloth, or shaping materials during the binding process.

This 15 cm bone folder is a versatile size suitable for many bookbinding tasks and is comfortable to handle for both beginners and experienced binders.

Material

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

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

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

Colour

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

All product photos are taken under natural lighting. Due to different screen settings, colours may appear slightly different.

Size

Approx. 15 x 23 x 3cm

Shipping

If this item is purchased individually, it will be sent via standard mail without tracking, and no additional shipping cost will be charged at checkout.

If you prefer the item to be sent via tracked parcel post, please contact our team before placing your order. Additional shipping charges may apply.

Email: contact@traditionalbookbinding.com.au
Phone: 0421 492 026

For international orders outside Australia, please contact us to confirm the shipping cost. Our team will respond as soon as possible.

Common Uses

This bone folder is commonly used for:

• Folding and creasing paper
• Pressing book cloth during binding
• Smoothing materials
• Paper craft and conservation work

Because bone is naturally smooth and durable, it allows precise control while protecting delicate paper surfaces.