Easy to trim to size with scissors or a craft knife web instructions included. Repair your books spine, binding or corners with our premium book binding tape all made with archivalsafe and phneutral adhesives. With the help of spine binding tapes the back is covered nicely, the colour may be matched and the back is reinforced. Cruder yet would be to get some decorative duct tape. Mending a book with book repair tape hinge tightening instructions demco inc 25 videos most use tapes for repairing headcaps, spines, tears suny new paltz library book repair spine repair part i book repair spine repair part ii american university library how to repair a book spine. The 75mm tape will hold a book of up to xx mm thick. Filmoplast t bookbinding cloth, book spine repair tape. Use the bone folder to press the tape onto the spine and gusset. Strong, yet flexible adhesive wont dry out, lift, or bleed. I prefer to use glue and not tape when mending booksas long as that glue is acidfree and dries flexible. If a book is falling apart i have removed the covers, cleaned off any old glue i could, realigned the pages and reglued the spine, reattached the covers and saved many a book for years of future use. It is important to repair a damaged paperback book as soon as possible, before the cover or individual pages separate from the spine and become.
An alternative to consider is purchasing book cloth and using this with pva glue to make your own cloth repairs. Mickie gee is a retired librarian and a grandmother. You can order spine tape in rolls of 50 metres from us. Apr 17, 2017 book binding tape is a specialty tape specifically for the binding and repair of books. How to mend a book using book repair tape with rebecca elder, adjunct preservation field services officer, amigos library services. How to repair paperback books book binding, book repair.
Procedures accessioning new library materials identify. Perhaps the standard reference on the subject of book repair. Contents of the iccp illinois cooperative conservation program book repair kit, circa 1987. We offer a large variety of book restoration supplies to help you care for your books and keep them in.
Gary zier, originally from florida, is a systems administrator with 10 years of computer. The sixpiece lineco book repair kit contains the basic supplies needed for simple book repair, cleaning, and conservation, including repair tape, mending tissue, cleaning accessories, a folder, and adhesive. The following people and sources have been particularly helpful in assembling this simple book repair manual and subsequent web document when it was created in 1996. Scotch book repair tape prolongs the life of your books. It is available in a selfadhesive paper design with a canvas imprint. Sources for endsheet paper and light weight bristol. See more ideas about book repair, book binding and book making. Apply book glue to the binder tape on the adhesive side and press onto the glued cover, using your finger. Just because your book is beginning to look a bit tired, with a broken spine, and torn pages, doesnt mean you need to throw it out. This item book repair tape 2 inch wide self adhesive black bookbinding tape, white cloth book repair tape for bookbinders, semitransparent hinging tape, craft tape, 2 inches by 45 feet bookbinding tape by gaffer power, white cloth book repair tape safe cloth library book hinging repair tape, made in the usa, acid free and archival safe. Book binding tape is a specialty tape specifically for the binding and repair of books. A detached cover can be reattached using this glue and because it remains flexible the opening and closing of the book wont break the cover loose. Scotch book tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. A hollow construction prevents the cover material from damage because the book can easily be opened up and closed without bending.
Spine tape is available with different surface textures. Place your book in a press such that the spine faces you as shown in figure 194. Simple techniques for the maintenance and repair of books. Super hinge tape 14 shorter than the spine of the book. This means that you can easily choose the right spine tape for your product. We do not recommend binding a book thicker than this with spine tape unless you have already stapled the book, padded it with glue or otherwise bound it and simply want to add the spine tape for decorative purposes. This selfadhesive tape is made from superior threadcount cloth and specially formulated adhesive.
With spine binding tapes you can cover bindings and make book spines more accurate. Pick up one of the strips and remove one side of the splitback liner. While the repair is permanent the tape may be removed with mineral spirits if desired. Oct 25, 2008 learn how to tape the spine of a book in this free video lesson on book binding. Wrap the tape around your ruler, adhesive side out, and press the tape in the books hinge. Generously apply book glue to the inside of the spine and the cover approximately the width of the binder tape from stitching to edge.
We have all the diy book repair supplies youll need to save the day. Use 2 tape for assembling cover blanks and general book repair. Choose from clear tapes or 11 colors of bookguard premium cloth bookbinding repair tape to help preserve the timeless appearance of your favorite books. She learned all her bookrepair tricks on the job or in the kitchen. Though, it is a bit expensive for a single application. Jan 01, 2017 just because your book is beginning to look a bit tired, with a broken spine, and torn pages, doesnt mean you need to throw it out. Bookmaking and bookbinding supplies blick art materials. Use it to permanently repair or reinforce book spines, or to reattach book covers. With the help of spinebinding tapes the back is covered nicely, the colour may be matched and the back is reinforced.
Place the book and one of the following substances together in a closed container or. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution 4. Rebind in entirely new cover we make a new cover for your book with your choice of cover material and hot foil embossing possibly the most durable option if buckram is chosen. If no case is being used, the glued or stitched back of the book block is not covered. Firmly drag your fingers down the spine of the book to avoid any air pockets. Use this diy kit and stepbystep guide to fix your books. Aug 21, 2009 how to mend a book using book repair tape with rebecca elder, adjunct preservation field services officer, amigos library services. Book repair tape especially effective for book spines acid free will not yellow and crack, superior to normal sticky tape. If the books are dry and brittle, there really is not much you can do. Now firmly apply the tape onto the spine and sides of the book. With spinebinding tapes you can cover bindings and make book spines more accurate. Includes blackand white photographs illustrating book repair steps discussed.
The spine is made hollow by fitting a paper tube into it, which is attached to both the mull and the covering material. I train people to fix books as part of my profession. Place the tape parallel to the spine so that half of the tape sticks to the first page of the book, the other half should be left free so that you can attach it to your loose cover. However, if you want an easy but crude way to fix it, you can buy book repair tape, which is basically book cloth with an adhesive backing which is applied to the spine and joins the covers. Aug 3, 2014 it is evident how much a book has been loved by how blemished or damaged it is. I have repaired a great many torn pages and loose covers in my lifetime. Book wings and corners made from cloth tape, these are designed for repairing the upper or lower edges of book spines and for the outer corners of books. History, causes of deterioration, and simple book repair procedures.
Learn how to tape the spine of a book in this free video lesson on book binding. We would not recommend you use this tape on rare valuable books however, it does make a quick repair for books that are in constant use. The easy answer to the question how to repair book spine with duct tape. It has the added advantage of being selfadhesive making most repairs messfree. These should be organized in a box or drawer where they will not be borrowed. This item book repair tape 2 inch wide self adhesive white bookbinding tape, white cloth book repair tape for bookbinders, semitransparent hinging tape, craft tape, 2 inches by 45 feet scotch 845 book tape, 2 inches x 15 yards, 3 inch core, crystal clear. Book repair tapes product categories don gresswell. Contains an aggressive permanent adhesive to one side to make application easy by hand or machine. You can use some duck tape it comes in lots of colors now. Again, you may make these with book cloth and pva glue. It is important to repair a damaged paperback book as soon as possible, before the cover or individual pages separate from the spine and become lost forever. Used in libraries and museums enough to repair 4 to 5 paperback books.
Use it to permanently repair or reinforce book spines, or to. Scissors and knives become dull quickly if other staff. Extend the life of a paperback book by making simple repairs with glue and tape. By using the right kind of tape, with a little bit of effort, you will be able to repair books and ensure that the wonderful stories within them can be passed on. Use it to protect, repair, reinforce, and cover bond edges and surfaces of books and other paper materials. Mar 19, 2019 mickie gee is a retired librarian and a grandmother. Quality weight for longlasting hardback book spine reinforcing and repair. We suggest having at least 12 of tape on either side of the spine. Sep 26, 2014 place the tape parallel to the spine so that half of the tape sticks to the first page of the book, the other half should be left free so that you can attach it to your loose cover. Our spine tape is a strong, high quality embossed linson tape for the use with binding books and pads. Paperback books are especially vulnerable to the wear and tear caused by voracious readers. This black spine repair tape is a selfadhesive, 2 wide tape for attaching torn book covers. It is archival and acid free, will not crack or discolor and is available in various widths and colors. Binding101 has it all whether you need to repair book spines, a library book, or anything in between.
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