| Perhaps you have ideas about publications you would | | | | capabilities. One of the advantages of this type of |
| like to bring to life. Like most would-be publishers, you | | | | binding is that the publications created can be turned |
| probably believe that fancy equipment and oversized | | | | 360 degrees. A nice feature of color coil binding is the |
| production facilities are a must. You could not be | | | | degree of customization. You can choose custom |
| further from the truth. Self-publishing is possible. Even | | | | covers and colored spines. You can even get the |
| better, self-publishing is simple and affordable. All you | | | | coils printed. |
| need is a tabletop and the right equipment. The | | | | Plastic comb binding is similar to color coil binding in |
| specific type of equipment you will need will depend | | | | appearance, but it looks more like a comb (hence the |
| on the type of document you would like to publish. | | | | name). This makes for easy photocopying and |
| For many self-publishers, FastBack binding provides | | | | reading. This method also allows your publication to lie |
| superior results for hardback and paperback books. In | | | | flat when opened. You can bind publications ranging |
| just a few minutes, you can teach yourself to use | | | | from half an inch to two inches. Like spiral coil binding, |
| this machine to make beautifully bound documents in | | | | plastic comb binding is very economical and easy. |
| a variety of colors. This style works on documents | | | | With so many affordable self-publication options now |
| ranging from three to 350 pages. When bound, | | | | available, you can get started on your project now. |
| FastBack documents lie flat for easy use and | | | | Some documents people frequently choose to |
| reference. You can even purchase components to | | | | self-publish include: |
| emboss foil designs and text onto the covers. This is | | | | Collections of essays and poems |
| a premium solution with a premium price tag. | | | | Family histories |
| Another option that also provides that perfect bound | | | | Biographies |
| look is thermal binding. This style binds your | | | | Novels |
| publication using a one piece cover that is adhered to | | | | Scrapbooks |
| the book using a strip of heat-activated glue. These | | | | Portfolios |
| machines are a very affordable option ranging in price | | | | Cookbooks |
| from $100-$150 for machines that can bind one book | | | | Graphic novel and comic books |
| at a time. Not bad at all for perfect binding. With a | | | | Chapbooks |
| price like that, you can pay for the machine with just | | | | User guides |
| a few sales of your self-published books. | | | | Think about the powerful impression your book can |
| Depending on your needs, color coil binding may be | | | | make by virtue of its professional binding. The |
| what you are looking for. You have seen this binding | | | | greater the visual impact your publication has, the |
| type on church cookbooks, workbooks, and school | | | | higher the price tag you can set for it. Consider |
| directories. Equipment associated with this type of | | | | starting your own press today using one of the |
| binding is available in a huge range of prices and | | | | binding methods outlined in this article. |