Quick binding with rivets

Step 2 Gather your supplies

So now you have your insides and cover printed and cut. You'll need a few more things in order to start binding:

1. A hole punch. This is not the kind you used in elementary school. You can find a hole punch specifically for leather work at most craft stores. It should have a punch the exact size of the rivet you plan to use. Hopefully you'll be able to find the stick kind. I was only able to find a rotary one which I ripped the rotary head out of. This was not fun and not for people afraid of being stabbed by bits of metal.
2. A package of rivets with a rivet setter. You'll find this right next to the hole punch. You won't be using the anvil, but you will need the setter. After your first project you can buy the rivets on their own.
3. A hammer. Hopefully you already have one. If not, use a big rock.
4. Something clean for underneath/on top of your insides and cover. I use a manila folder and a plain piece of paper.
5. A concrete slab. You're going to be pounding in a minute and if you're not on concrete you're going to make a lot of noise. I find basements work well for this.