Bookbinding vs Leathercraft
Bookbinding and leathercraft have 99% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bookbinding | Leathercraft |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $30 | $80 |
Choose bookbinding if
- More about collecting
About $30 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose leathercraft if
- Less about collecting
About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Bookbinding: Archival Brushes, Book Repair Adhesives, Bookbinding Starter Kit Full cost breakdown
- Leathercraft: Leatherworking Starter Kit, Leather Cutting Knife Full cost breakdown