Traditional Bookbinding Technique

We are now selling, Nick Cowlishaw's excellent 'How To' DVD's, Traditional Bookbinding Technique. There are three double DVD's in the set, Casebinding, Forwarding and Covering in Leather.

£28.00 each (10% discount if all 3 are purchased)

Detailed information on the content of these beautifully produced DVD's
can be viewed by clicking on the images above.

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

Alum Tawed Pigskin

We are delighted to announce that after a very long absence, Alum Tawed Pig is back in stock.

Alum Tawed Leathers are known for their archival qualities, phenomenal strength and longevity. The Alum Tawed Pig is produced in a white shade.

Average Skin Size: 1.21 - 1.30m² (13 - 14ft²). Approximate cut size:
'A' quality skins will yield clean panels of approximately 75 x 75cm
'B' quality skins will yield clean panels suitable for A4 Bindings
'C' quality skins will are suitable for spines. small pieces, sewing thongs, etc.
Standard Substance: 0.9mm
Colours available: White
Grades: A, B and C (C grades are also available to purchase as half-skins)

Prices for single skins:
Grade A - £341.00 per skin
Grade B - £269.00 per skin
Grade C - £129.00 per skin
Grade C Half skin - £76.00 per skin

Quantity discounts are available

The Alum Tawed Pig can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

Sharpening Guides

We are excited to launch two Arrotino Sharpening Guides. The first for the English Paring Knife and the second for Spokeshabe blades.

The first beech guide is designed for use with the English paring knife. It is simple to operate, and even inexperienced users can produce outstanding results. It is approximately 25cm (9") long.

£40.00 each

The 'Arrotino' English Paring Knife Sharpening Guide can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

 

The second beech guide is designed for use with a Spokeshave Blade modified for paring leather, i.e. with a bevel angle reduced from 25 - 30 degrees down to approx. 10 degrees. It too, is simple to operate and will produce outstanding results. It is approximately 15cm (6") long.

£30.00 each

The 'Arrotino' Spokeshave Sharpening Guide can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

(both Sharpening Guide are subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

The Designer Bookbinders Competition, 2014

The J. Hewit & Sons Award for The Interesting Treatment of Leather

Winner - Kari Tveite

Book - Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

A full description of the binding, materials used and a bio of Kari can be found in our Showcase.

Our warm congratulations go to Kari.

Bookbinding in Pictures

Angela Sutton's critically acclaimed 'Bookbinding in Pictures' is now available from J. Hewit and Sons. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the absorbing craft of bookbinding and provides all necessary instruction for beginners, describing the tools, equipment and materials needed and how to work with them. It is intended for people working on their own who will be able to achieve the goal of rebinding a favourite book and thereby gain confidence to progress to further studies.


Paperback, 162 pages, 297mm x 210mm, Over 550 colour photographs

 

Only £25.00

'Bookbinding in Pictures' may be ordered Online - Click Here

 

(subject to shipping charges where applicable)

Siltex Moiré Taffetta

We are pleased to be stocking Siltex Moiré Taffetta, a satin taffeta cloth with a traditional moiré design. It is paper lined and is ideal for covering books, albums and presentation folders. It is also suitable for endpapers and box making.

Siltex is available in 9 shades on a roll width of 740mm. The grain pattern runs along the length of the roll.

Prices:
0-49 metres - £6.48/metre
50-249 metres - £4.64/metre
250+ metres - £4.29/metre

27 - Signal Red	28 - Maroon	15 - Mahogony
21 - Ivory	26 - Forest Green	11 - Navy Blue
22 - Glacier White	10 - Black	16 - Nuage Grey

Siltex Moiré Taffetta can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

(subject to VAT where applicable)

Online Bargain Basement

We are pleased to announce that we still have listed, a few remaining items in our online 'Bargain Basement'. These include an exciting selection of used, second-hand tools and equipment and a selection of discontinued and special offer materials.

These items are selling quickly, but those remaining may be viewed and purchased here.

Society of Bookbinders Journal 2014

Contents:
Hannah Brown: Mayflies of the Driftless Region
Richard Nichols: Case Studies in Conservation
A Royal Restoration: Philippa Räder
Louise and Stuart Brockman: Binding Partnerships
The Cuie-ciselé: Tony Russ
Ian Andrews: Fans, Lace and Tulips
Sue Hufton: The Saint John's Bible Recent Bindings: Glenn Malkin, BenjaminElbel/Maria Wilgenkamp and Paul Delrue

 

Only £18.00

This new journal may be ordered Online - Click Here

(subject to shipping charges where applicable)

We are now featured on 'Make Works'

We have been listed on 'Make Works', an online a factory finding service for designers. The listing includes a lovely short video.

J Hewit & Sons from Make Works on Vimeo.