Book Binding Repair Basics For Those Who Love Books
by Laura Gallagher
For anyone who loves books, collecting is a way of life. As the collection grows, invariably cherished volumes can show wear and tear. The process of book binding repair is truly complex and mysterious for many. With some appropriate information, it is possible to complete some basic work. It can even be a good thing to understand how these expensive jobs are done.
Older books were generally sewn by hand. You can see the stitching if you open one very wide and flat. Good quality stitches were designed to allow the book to open far enough to be easily read. But after years of loving use, the beautiful covers can become separated from the pages. If you see signs of thread, then there is a specific process required to fix the cover. You can consult the specialists if you feel intimidated. You should do so if you have a costly antique. Practicing on less expensive volumes is okay.
While it is true that binderies do the best work of fixing torn pages and covers, it is also best to ask about having worn or torn page fixed there too. Some people attempt to fix these problems with common tapes such as packing, clear, masking or duct varieties. These are not to be used because they will either yellow or disintegrate over time causing damage. Tapes are available for purchase that are specifically for books.
Torn threading in the spine should be sewn in with special thread available through specialty supply stores for doing this type of repair. Glues are also purchased from the same source, and should be flexible and clear when dry. If you feel confident to serve as a seamstress for this work, then follow the existing threads to complete any missing parts. Once the spine is redone, it is ready to be glued to the cover once more. Following manufacturers instructions for gluing.
Sewing the spine sections and then gluing on the cover is followed by clamping or banding to hold the entire assembly together until it is completely dry. It can take several days to finish the process. The best glues dry clear and flexible and stay that way over time.
Once the spine and cover assemblage is totally dry, you can take care of adding in torn out pages. This is also a good time to fix tears and holes elsewhere. <A href="http://www.yeoldebookbinder.org">book binding repair</A> is truly a complex hobby that requires expertise. Watching experienced craftsmen do the job is the best way to learn it for yourself, though you can find excellent photo and video instructions online. Consider taking a class, workshop or entire course to truly master this fascinating art.
You can visit the website <a href="http://www.yeoldebookbinder.org">http://www.yeoldebookbinder.org</a> for more helpful information about book binding repair.
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Title: Book Binding Repair Basics For Those Who Love Books
Author: Laura Gallagher
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Keywords: book binding repair, hobbies, crafts, projects, home, family, happiness, family issues, relationships
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