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Thanks for the reblog! 😍

Wow!

Drool.

just throwin’ this out there: when an eyelet includes a backing it is called a grommet, so just in case you’re trying to find them and can’t try searching for grommets instead =)

Thanks! I was totally relying on the packaging for the naming (I’m also used to grommets being ginormous), but I’m glad to have the clarification!

Just one last question: I’m looking at two options - antique brass and silver. Antique brass looks more inconspicuous compared to silver, but I’m not sure how it agrees with colors like blue and purple; am I better of with silver in that case? Or is it all a matter of taste? 

I've had reason to use both. I like to pick based on colors, paper style, etc. If you're able, maybe get a pack of each so you can see them in real life?

just throwin’ this out there: when an eyelet includes a backing it is called a grommet, so just in case you’re trying to find them and can’t try searching for grommets instead =)

Thanks! I was totally relying on the packaging for the naming (I'm also used to grommets being ginormous), but I'm glad to have the clarification!

I have a question! Are you ever worried that eyelets might snip the thread with use? I made several books with eyelets and I’m always worried the buyers will write back to complain about that. (so far it hasn’t happened but I still worry ☺)

That’s good to know :) After the first couple of times I started punching and setting the eyelets before pasting the end sheets; I mark where the holes should be and punch the end sheet. Then I carefully align them, and I use fairly thick paper or sometimes cardstock. One of these days I’ll have to make a book for myself and test it just to be sure. But I also have to look into the back ring once I use up my eyelets, thanks!

In case it helps, I'll do a quick post showing the eyelets with back rings. I'll tag you in it. 🙂

I have a question! Are you ever worried that eyelets might snip the thread with use? I made several books with eyelets and I’m always worried the buyers will write back to complain about that. (so far it hasn’t happened but I still worry ☺)