Tutorial Videos
We have a plethora of Youtube videos and playlists to help you get started on your craft!
Please check out your Youtube Channel (@cpb_vcu) to see videos on using various book binding equipment, using the Risograph, installing Vinyl.
Templates
Library Services
For further research into book arts, and incredible art archives, VCU Libraries Special Collections and Archives holds unique and rare materials that may be utilized for learning and inspiration. Highlights of the collection located on the fourth floor of James Branch Cabell Library include a nationally-recognized Comic Arts collection and over 4,000 items in the Book Art collection. VCU Special Collections and Archives is open to the public. Visit their website for more information on the collections and how to access them.
Local printers
Keith Fabry
Located just south of the James, this printer is capable of printing signage and banners on multiple medias and additionally runs large format and small format printing.
Uptown Color
Digital color printer located on Main Street near campus that regularly works with VCU’s students, faculty, and staff to produce quality products. Can print stickers and vinyl banners.
Wythken Printing
Digital full-service printer located in the Carver neighborhood; regularly works directly with VCU’s students, faculty, and staff. Sticker capacity.
Worth Higgins
Specializes in offset printing and large volume runs.
Zooom Printing
Local Printing in Richmond Virginia, Zooom Printing specializes in full color digital printing using HP Indigo and offset printing.
Bizport
Digital and offset printing, signage, mailing, and imaging.
Clown Kisses Press
Local Richmond Risograph print studio, specializing in larger Risograph print runs.
Paper merchants
French Paper Co.
Small, independent paper mill based in Michigan
Lindenmeyr Munroe
Fine paper merchant and distributor with a location in the near west end of Richmond
Paper Source
A chain store for decorative papers and crafting, they have an easy-to-access location in Carytown
Benj Franklin Printing Co.
A full service printer that works with VCU to provide its students quality papers for screen printing, letterpress, and other printing purposes
Grimco, Inc
A supplier and distributor for ORACAL Vinyl with a location in Ashland, VA
Fellers
Another supplier and distributor of ORACAL Vinyl
Online printers
Blurb – Ideal for self-publishing graphic and photo books.
Moo – Ideal for business paraphernalia such as business cards and flyers (can do gold foil on small runs easily!)
Newspaper Club – Ideal for creating and printing your own newspaper.
FabriconDemand – Custom Fabric Printing
Contrado – Custom Fabric Printing
Photo merchants and services
Phototech Labs
Local photographic service provider that has film processing facilities located in downtown Richmond
Richmond Camera
Offers photofinishing and photography retail
Richmond Pro Lab
Offers photographic services and photofinishing