This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution 4. 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. This black spine repair tape is a selfadhesive, 2 wide tape for attaching torn book covers. We offer a large variety of book restoration supplies to help you care for your books and keep them in. Book binding tape is a specialty tape specifically for the binding and repair of books. Scissors and knives become dull quickly if other staff. 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. Our spine tape is a strong, high quality embossed linson tape for the use with binding books and pads. Book repair tape especially effective for book spines acid free will not yellow and crack, superior to normal sticky tape. Use it to permanently repair or reinforce book spines, or to. 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. Place your book in a press such that the spine faces you as shown in figure 194.
This selfadhesive tape is made from superior threadcount cloth and specially formulated adhesive. Generously apply book glue to the inside of the spine and the cover approximately the width of the binder tape from stitching to edge. These should be organized in a box or drawer where they will not be borrowed. Scotch book repair tape prolongs the life of your books. Use this diy kit and stepbystep guide to fix your books. With the help of spinebinding tapes the back is covered nicely, the colour may be matched and the back is reinforced. I have repaired a great many torn pages and loose covers in my lifetime.
I train people to fix books as part of my profession. 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. A hollow construction prevents the cover material from damage because the book can easily be opened up and closed without bending. Oct 25, 2008 learn how to tape the spine of a book in this free video lesson on book binding. Now firmly apply the tape onto the spine and sides of the book. Quality weight for longlasting hardback book spine reinforcing and repair. 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.
See more ideas about book repair, book binding and book making. With spinebinding tapes you can cover bindings and make book spines more accurate. Wrap the tape around your ruler, adhesive side out, and press the tape in the books hinge. Use the bone folder to press the tape onto the spine and gusset. 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. 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. 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. 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. Paperback books are especially vulnerable to the wear and tear caused by voracious readers. It is archival and acid free, will not crack or discolor and is available in various widths and colors. Contents of the iccp illinois cooperative conservation program book repair kit, circa 1987. Filmoplast t bookbinding cloth, book spine repair tape.
Bookmaking and bookbinding supplies blick art materials. 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. Aug 3, 2014 it is evident how much a book has been loved by how blemished or damaged it is. Mar 19, 2019 mickie gee is a retired librarian and a grandmother. Cruder yet would be to get some decorative duct tape. If the books are dry and brittle, there really is not much you can do. Again, you may make these with book cloth and pva glue. We suggest having at least 12 of tape on either side of the spine. They use a strong, acidfree linen fabric coated with neutral ph adhesive. Extend the life of a paperback book by making simple repairs with glue and tape. Gary zier, originally from florida, is a systems administrator with 10 years of computer.
Pick up one of the strips and remove one side of the splitback liner. I prefer to use glue and not tape when mending booksas long as that glue is acidfree and dries flexible. This means that you can easily choose the right spine tape for your product. Apply book glue to the binder tape on the adhesive side and press onto the glued cover, using your finger. 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. Book repair tapes product categories don gresswell.
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. Apr 17, 2017 book binding tape is a specialty tape specifically for the binding and repair of books. Easy to trim to size with scissors or a craft knife web instructions included. Use it to permanently repair or reinforce book spines, or to reattach book covers. If no case is being used, the glued or stitched back of the book block is not covered. Labels should come off with a careful application of undu label and tape remover and the very cautious use of a thin flat knife like a palette knife or very thin butter knife. Super hinge tape 14 shorter than the spine of the book. It is available in a selfadhesive paper design with a canvas imprint. 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. Binding101 has it all whether you need to repair book spines, a library book, or anything in between.
Perhaps the standard reference on the subject of book repair. Sources for endsheet paper and light weight bristol. Procedures accessioning new library materials identify. Contains an aggressive permanent adhesive to one side to make application easy by hand or machine. She learned all her bookrepair tricks on the job or in the kitchen. Strong, yet flexible adhesive wont dry out, lift, or bleed. Includes blackand white photographs illustrating book repair steps discussed. With the help of spine binding tapes the back is covered nicely, the colour may be matched and the back is reinforced. You can order spine tape in rolls of 50 metres from us. Use it to protect, repair, reinforce, and cover bond edges and surfaces of books and other paper materials. With spine binding tapes you can cover bindings and make book spines more accurate. Mickie gee is a retired librarian and a grandmother. The 75mm tape will hold a book of up to xx mm thick.
Aug 21, 2009 how to mend a book using book repair tape with rebecca elder, adjunct preservation field services officer, amigos library services. 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. Simple techniques for the maintenance and repair of books. Firmly drag your fingers down the spine of the book to avoid any air pockets. It has the added advantage of being selfadhesive making most repairs messfree. You can use some duck tape it comes in lots of colors now. Used in libraries and museums enough to repair 4 to 5 paperback books. Choose from clear tapes or 11 colors of bookguard premium cloth bookbinding repair tape to help preserve the timeless appearance of your favorite books. While the repair is permanent the tape may be removed with mineral spirits if desired. Fold the tape backwards on itself so that the sticky bit is facing up and align the cover properly over it.
Repair your books spine, binding or corners with our premium book binding tape all made with archivalsafe and phneutral adhesives. History, causes of deterioration, and simple book repair procedures. 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. How to mend a book using book repair tape with rebecca elder, adjunct preservation field services officer, amigos library services. Scotch book tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. 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. How to repair paperback books book binding, book repair. We have all the diy book repair supplies youll need to save the day. Place the book and one of the following substances together in a closed container or.
Use 2 tape for assembling cover blanks and general book repair. Though, it is a bit expensive for a single application. The spine is made hollow by fitting a paper tube into it, which is attached to both the mull and the covering material. Spine tape is available with different surface textures. An alternative to consider is purchasing book cloth and using this with pva glue to make your own cloth repairs. 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. 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. The easy answer to the question how to repair book spine with duct tape. Learn how to tape the spine of a book in this free video lesson on book binding. 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.
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