This is better suited for soft cover books, but you can use it on hard covers too. Book repair supplies glue, tape, and book repair tools. Xfasten book binding repair tape, black, 2inch by 15yard, cloth library book hinging repair tape, acid free and archival safe by xfasten in stock. Tls knows how important it is to have all the basic book repair tools to restore your books to pristine condition. 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. Document repair tape strong, acidfree nonyellowing, transparent tissue paper.
Book repair tape was specifically designed to aid in small repairs and reinforcements in books. If you have just one item that you would like us to work on, we would love to fix that old worn treasure or newer binding that just hasnt held up. There is also a linenbacked white tape known as book repair tape. Followed by binding and rare book conservation training and career. Scotch book tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. Bind sewn book covers and repair spines, covers, and damages along book hinges. It comes in a variety of sizes and thicknesses and is used for several different purposes. We stock clearbond, elmers, kapbond, polytite and scotch. This edition of b o o k c r a f t continues the tradition and presents updated techniques for the maintenance and repair of books in school and public l i b r a r i.
Adhesives used on storage materials, such as boxes and folders, should be permanent but not become yellow or embrittle over time. Projects range from cherished childhood books, poetry, unique cookbooks, crossword dictionaries, favourite novels, out of print books, paperback to hard cover, slide cases, wraparound portfolios, and more. To make a book spine cut a strip of tape thats a bit longer than the length of the document on both the top and bottom. Book binding repair tape 1 x 36 offwhite this archival, offwhite linen tape can be used for signatures, bindings and general book repair. Find book repair glues and tapes, repair wings and corners, and book repair tools to get the job done. We have placed all the necessary supplies and tools into convenient basic book repair kits so you have everything you need to repair your material. The three distinct kinds of bookguard brand book repair tapes. Verheyen, head of preservation and conservation began with circulating collections repair while workstudy student at johns hopkins.
As a unique brand of university products, we draw on fifty years of experience crafting and distributing the highest quality conservation supplies for museums and archives worldwide. Extremely transparent and flexible, it is excellent for book repair uses. Gaylord archival offers a complete line of archivalquality book boxes, repair supplies, display accessories, covers and labels, as well as filing and binding systems. Once the tape is lifted a little off the backing, scrape it with a fingernail or knife and you can easily peel it off the backing. If you want to get your rare book repaired it is worth contacting a specialist bookbinder and conservator who will use special archival materials to carry out repairs. Find bookbinding glue and other adhesives, awls, paper folders, book rings, and other bookbinding supplies. Blick also has tape, kits, and more to repair old books. Use book repair tape and linen bookbinding tape or a clear tape to repair book covers, mend loose pages, and hinge book spines. I have repaired a great many torn pages and loose covers in my lifetime. To repair the binding of a book, purchase acidfree binding glue, and remove any loose pages from the book. Jan 26, 2016 glue spine and cracked pages with neutral ph archival glue, bind, dry overnight, then tape with clear packing tape. Archival and conservation quality, used by archives, libraries and museums worldwide. Same as the transparent mending tissue but 25mm wide for larger repairs. Maintain rare, valuable books and pamphlets in your archives and libraries with archival quality supplies and tools.
Use this diy kit and stepbystep guide to fix your books. She learned all her bookrepair tricks on the job or in the kitchen. Place the tape in the middle and make sure the tape firmly sticks. With single and doublestitched cloth varieties, and selfadhesive linen tapes. Book repairs, leather binding, book restoration and rebinding. Apr 17, 2017 book binding tape is a specialty tape specifically for the binding and repair of books. It has been thoroughly tested and approved by numerous government agencies and is a favourite of both. Use archival, ph neutral, and acidfree tapes for longlasting repairs that dont yellow, crack, or dry out. Book repair glues designed for your trickiest repair jobs. 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 bookbinding tape, white cloth book repair tape for bookbinders, semitransparent hinging tape, craft tape, 2 inches by 45 feet. Book repair tape, also known as book binding tape and occasionally referred to as bookbinders tape, refers to several different kinds of tape used in preserving and making repairs to books and other paper publications. To keep the book together, use cotton tape tied around the top and bottom of a book. In general, adhesives that come in contact with items of permanent value should be reversible without damaging the object. Preserving our heritage since 1968 with museum quality archival products.
Based in sydney, andersens bindery stocks a wide variety of bookbinding tools, materials, hardware, and more. Use 2 tape for assembling cover blanks and general book repair. Lineco manufactures archival quality book binding and repair tools. Find the right binder tape for book binding repair here. Blick carries a wide variety of tools to complete your book. Our safe archival book tape reinforces and repairs written materials.
Book binding tape used for protection and book binding, colorcoding, labeling and stage marking. Binding tape university products archival supplies for. Binding tape free delivery possible on eligible purchases. As someone who is devoted to and takes pride in the company, fritz. Follow the same procedure as the other book repair tapes with the bone and ruler.
F or over twenty years the book doctor has provided custom bookbinding, book restoration, and book and bible repair services to customers nationwide. We provide book repairs, rebinding and conversions from soft to hard covers. Maintain rare, valuable books and pamphlets in your archives and libraries with archivalquality supplies and tools. Our tapes are made with pressure, water, and heatactivated films that can complete the repair or backing of works on paper. Theres a roll of 2 roll of bookguard crystalclear book binding tape in each kit we sell. Archival products is now proud to be employee owned since 1986, archival products has been part of a family owned business that currently includes library binding service and corporate image. Mar 19, 2019 mickie gee is a retired librarian and a grandmother. Uses include hinging mats, binding folder spines, performing book repairs to battered books as well as a variety of other uses. Repair your books spine, binding or corners with our premium book binding tape all made with archivalsafe and phneutral adhesives. P628 is a vinylcoated cloth tape available in a variety of colors. Lineco produces archival quality framing, bookbinding, photography, storage and display products. Strong, yet flexible adhesive wont dry out, lift, or bleed.
Archival hinging tape, quick bind tape and super repair cloth for book. Today we are recommended by many libraries, bookstores, and dealers. Dont be fooled by low quality lookalikes insist on genuine 3m book tape for reinforcing book spines, paperbacks, magazines, etc. Then, apply a thin layer of glue to the spot where the page fell out of the book, and set the page so the end is reattached to the spine.
If you do not wish to use a thin, acidfree tape like filmoplast tape, you may glue the tear shut by taking the following steps. Keep your books and materials in pristine condition with these excellent and affordable tapes. Remove the backing to reveal the adhesive on the tape, and press the tape onto the tear at the inside of the book cover. I prefer to use glue and not tape when mending booksas long as that glue is acidfree and dries flexible. Book binding tape is a specialty tape specifically for the binding and repair of books. Acidfree andor archival quality tape is available in a variety of styles as well. Jul 19, 2016 filmoplast p 90 is a selfadhesive white paper tape perfect for hinging artwork and repairing book bindings. Whether you need to fix an entire book or a single page, our selection of archival quality, acidfree tapes will keep your archived items in pristine condition or restore them to their former glory.
Use scissors to cut a section of tape that is just longer than the tear. Simple techniques for the maintenance and repair of books. For forty years, fritz james has led each of these divisions towards their own success. Tls is proud to offer a multitude of book repair and document repair tape including archival book repair tape, archival document repair tape, archival linen hinging tape, archival transparent. Wheat paste is one of the primary types of glue used in bookbinding due to its high adhesion properties, ease of making, ease of use, reversibility, versatility, archival stability and because of the toxicfree, cheap ingredients used to make it. We have no minimums for our book repair and restoration services. Bookbinding and book repair tape blick art materials. Talas offers a wide variety of acid free book binding tape and repair tapes for bookbinding, restoration, and conservation. I have access to allpurpose book glue, book tape, single stitched binding tape, bone folders, a makeshift book press heavy reams of paper, and common officecraft supplies. Tls carries a wide variety of book repair glues that are ideal to attach, bond and repair to keep your book collection in pristine condition.
Choose from clear tapes or 11 colors of bookguard premium cloth bookbinding repair tape to help preserve the timeless appearance of your favorite books. Quality weight for longlasting hardback book spine reinforcing and repair. Book repair tape university products archival supplies. This tape is generally archival quality and is used for hinging. This pressure sensitive white polyethylene tyvek tape displays incredible tenacity, even under the most rigorous of circumstances. This strong linen fabric tape is perfect for attaching covers to signatures, assembling cover blanks, and general repair. Save money by repairing your old books or strengthening your new books before the damage happens. Book tape was specifically designed to aid in repairing, reinforcing, protecting, hinging and laminating. The tape is made of an acidfree, phneutral, stretchy, non yellowing or cracking, conformable material called polyethylene attach the bone folder perpendicular to the end of the tape and roll out enough tape for. Gaylord archival offers a complete line of archival quality book boxes, repair supplies, display accessories, covers and labels, as well as filing and binding.
Lineco book repair tape 2 inch wide self adhesive black. They use a strong, acidfree linen fabric coated with neutral ph adhesive. Book repair basics for libraries american library association. Tyvek tape university products archival supplies for.
A friend tipped me off that book tape is the way to go. Pliable, for use as a hinge material, or for repair work. Be careful not to let the unpeeled tape roll up on itself. Vinyl book tape, polyethylene book tape, and premium cloth book tape, which. Cloth tape is used to repair spines and reinforce card stock and board products such as pamphlet covers, record albums, and binders. We are members of the american institute for conservation book and paper group, the guild of bookworkers, and the texas. Book binding and repair sort by best sellers most viewed new set ascending direction 112 of 62.
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. Nice matte black finish blends in nicely with the original material, and the adhesive does not slip or peel off the cases either, even if the tape gets rubbed against other cases, gear, the floor, etc. While the repair is permanent the tape may be removed with mineral spirits if desired. As a division of university products, we produce highest quality conservation supp. Use it to protect, repair, reinforce, and cover bond edges and surfaces of books and other paper materials. If you are interested in any of our products or would like to discuss a custom order, please feel free to contact us. Oct 25, 20 the three distinct kinds of bookguard brand book repair tapes. Lineco manufactures archival quality bookbinding and repair products. Scotch book repair tape prolongs the life of your books. When choosing adhesives or tape, consider reversibility as well as characteristics such as flexibility and ph. The longfibered structure of this material makes it durable and tearresistant, and provides a secure means to hinge even larger artwork.
Cut the tape where its hanging over the top and bottom so it can be tucked in. Book binding tape heavyduty book repair tape chromalabel. Bookbinding tape by gaffer power, black cloth book repair tape. Book repair tape 2 inch wide self adhesive black, cloth tape. My supervisor would probably like a solution that doesnt require buying expensive new supplies. Filmoplast p 90 is a selfadhesive white paper tape perfect for hinging artwork and repairing book bindings. Bookbinding tape is great for repairing, reinforcing, and protecting books, magazines, pamphlets, and other documents. It is archival and acid free, will not crack or discolor and is available in various widths and colors. Marianne hanley, assistant conservator manages circulating collections rehousing and repair unit, trains and supervises workstudy. Repair your book s spine, binding or corners with our premium book binding tape all made with archival safe and phneutral adhesives. I used this to repair an old japanese language book printed on very thin paper. Clear book binding tape let you preserve a book and. Gaylord archival offers a complete line of book repair tools and supplies to properly repair your valuable books and pamphlets and ensure storage that will keep your collections safe for a long time. Bookmaking and bookbinding supplies blick art materials.
Use archival, phneutral, and acidfree tapes for longlasting repairs. This tough and durable tape is a hefty mil thick with 45 lbs. For this repair, its easiest to have an extra set of hands to help. It is more flexible than other types of tape, and doesnt become brittle with age. Mend tears in the book cover with linen book binding tape. Book repair tape was specifically designed to aid in repairing spines, covers, and. I used, together with book binding glue, to repair large study bible. It has the added advantage of being selfadhesive making most repairs messfree. As a library bindery, our day to day task is to repair and rebind existing books for libraries. As a division of university products, we produce highest quality conservation su.
Compatible with paper, board, and most porous surfaces. Sep, 2014 wheat paste is one of the primary types of glue used in bookbinding due to its high adhesion properties, ease of making, ease of use, reversibility, versatility, archival stability and because of the toxicfree, cheap ingredients used to make it. Buy xfasten book binding repair tape, black, 2inch by 15yard, cloth library book hinging repair tape, acid free and archival safe. Caring for rare books rare books collections national. Choose from an array of labeling tape to identify and organize your books and pamphlets. Minor paper and jacket repairs with archival tape reattaching detached bindings can sometimes be completed depending on the binding style and size of books we also work with several binders around the country to provide highquality replica bindings from various timeperiods and highend restorations on rare and valuable books. Archival book repair tape, archival document repair tape, archival linen. Vinyl book tape, polyethylene book tape, and premium cloth book tape, which is for sale in 11 colors. Document repair tape acid free preservation equipment ltd.
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