For some binding methods it might simply be a matter of ensuring that the margins are wide enough to accommodate the holes for a three ring binder or spiral binding. For saddle-stitching, you may need to compensate for creep. Some bindings provide more durability, others allow your book to lay flat when open. You will also want to weigh the cost of special equipment if you want to do-it-yourself rather than using a local copy shop or printer for your binding and finishing.
On the next several pages we'll run down some of the most common ways that you can bind your books or other documents.
- Ring Binding Methods
- Comb, Coil, Wire Binding Methods
- Thermal Binding Methods
- Stitched Binding Methods
- Perfect Binding Methods
- Case Binding Methods
See Page 2 for Binding Tips to Save Time and Money.
