February 2019
So you need a quick and simple way to organize and bind your paperwork, and you've settled on a traditional ring binder. But now you have to choose the material and binder style. Who knew buying a three ring binder could be kind of complicated? Let us help eliminate the question marks by comparing the two most popular kinds of standard binders: vinyl binders and poly binders...
Mini binders, also called half size binders, hold a half-letter page size measuring 8.5 x 5.5 inches. They come in ring sizes including 0.5", 0.75", 1", 1.5", and 2", as well as in either a clearview vinyl or a poly plastic binder style. Learn more about these small binders...
If you need an alternative way to bind together pages, but you don't want to go the traditional route of a big binding machine, then check out these 5 solutions. Whatever your reason for not wanting a binding machine (perhaps budget, space, volume, etc), that doesn't mean you can't bind your pages in a professional way...
Ever wanted to make DIY foiled stickers? Now you can! We are so excited to share with you a bit about Doni Hall, a crafter, scrapbooker, and planner in Tennessee who uses our toner reactive foils to make absolutely STUNNING stickers! Find out more...
What makes a laminating machine wide format? Who uses wide format laminators? How much do they cost? Get the answers today at Binding101 where we're experts in print finishing...
A spool of stitching wire has several components, many of which must be taken into account to ensure compatibility with your saddle stitching machine. So let's go over the basics of the spool parts first, then we can dive into the stitching wire itself a bit mote. Use this guide to learn the different parts of a spool...
Hate slow binding? We have that in common! It is a popular thought among users of all kinds that bind books. Whether an individual making journals to sell on Etsy, a business binding presentation materials for meetings, or a print shop making hundreds of books for your various clients, slow binding processes are a pain the 'you know what'. The solution? Coverbind thermal binding! And here's why...
Looking for a top quality roll laminator for your school? Check out our picks for the 3 best school laminating machines on the market. We'll dive into each to discuss the most important points that matter to you as an educator, and tell you how easy it is to pay for your order with a purchase order...
You can find corner rounding machines at quite a range of prices. Anywhere from under $20 for a small handheld punch from a craft store that can punch a couple sheets at a time, up to several thousands of dollars for a high-capacity electric corner rounder that can cut a 4" thick stack in one pass. This variety of models makes it difficult to give a clear cut-and-dry answer for how much a corner rounding machine costs, so we have separated them out by ability/volume with the price range for each...
If you're torn between a manual and electric binding machine --not sure whether or not the additional cost for the electric model is worth it-- then there are a few things to ask yourself before you make your investment. When you answer these questions your business needs in mind, you should know if an electric binding machine is worth the money, or if you should stick with a manual model instead...
A great place to buy ring binders in bulk at unbelievable pricing is right here at Binding101. We have a huge selection of colored ring binders in clearview and poly styles, as well as the ability to customize. The best part, however, is that we only offer high quality ring binders for the same low price (and lower) than other suppliers. Our wholesale binder pricing keeps out top quality binders as low as $1.76 each. Get bigger discounts with higher quantities. Learn more...
Looking for an alternative to punch-and-bind solutions? Check out these 4 great ways to bind pages without the need for a machine...
There are several ways to bind mini pages to create mini books. Just some include with binding coils, wire-o twin loops spines, combs, loose leaf rings, and more. No matter which option you choose, you can make a cute little booklet fairly easily and quickly. Check out these 7 ways to bind mini books...
If you're curious about binding with screw posts, but you want to learn all about them before you take the plunge, then this blog post is perfect for you! In it we will discuss everything you need to know about screw posts, including reviewing the options available, what they're most often used for, FAQs, and tips, tricks, and hacks along the way...
Foiling is fun and easy, but sometimes there are issues that are encountered along the way. This foil troubleshooting guide should help you fix the majority (if not all) of those foiling problems that you could potentially come across. We also go over some tricks, tips, and hacks to make sure you can get the best foil transfer...
If you work in a large office with daily binding needs and you're tired of the time-consuming and sometimes tedious traditional punch-and-bind, then thermal binding is the perfect solution. It can be 5x faster, and much easier and less labor-intensive. You can also make the most professional documents with thermal binding. In this blog post we discuss the 3 best thermal binding machines for large businesses...
If you need pre-punched paper for binding, then Binding101 is the place to be. We stock a variety of copy paper that is punched with various hole shapes, sizes, and patterns for the different kinds of binding options, plus pre-punched binding covers as well. Check it out...
Tape binding machines are one of the faster ways to bind documents. Depending on the make and model of any particular machine, you can usually bind as fast as 1 minute or 60 seconds per book. Learn how this compares to other document binding methods...
