Translated to “flypaper”, the Tue-Mouche was developed by Ben Elbel as a variation to the Dos Rapporté structure (another one of his innovations). The Tue-Mouche is an easy and economical form of bookbinding. The covers are constructed entirely from heavyweight paper, layered to create rigidity and strength, while the flexible spine allows the binding to open without constraints. In this workshop students will learn how to create the Tue-Mouche structure from start to finish.

This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom. Open to students at any skill level, but please contact me if you have questions determining if this workshop is right for you.




The workshop fee includes a material kit, which will be shipped to you prior to the workshop. In order to receive the material kit on time, please register by November 22nd. Below is a list of tools and materials that you must supply yourself.


Students must supply the following tools and materials. Check out the vendor list for recommended suppliers.

• 18/3 dyed linen thread
• Pencil
• Scissors
• #18 blunt needle
• Awl or Pin Vise
• Cutting Mat
• Olfa knife
• Bone Folder
• PVA
• Hammer
• Small flat glue brush
• Ruler
• Double-sided tape
• Japanese screw punch with 1.0 and 1.5mm bit

• beeswax

You are welcome to sign up for this workshop regardless of your location. However, at this time kits will only be shipped to students within the US. If you are outside of the US, please email me directly in order to register and recieve information about prepping your own material kit.


All workshops will be recorded and made available to all registered students for a period of 60 days. A link to the recording will be sent out 1 day after it is recorded.


No refunds will be issued once material kits are shipped or 10 days prior to the start of the workshop. Workshops will run with a minimum of 4 students, if this number is not met then a refund will be issued.