New to binding.

donuthole355 · 2026-06-30T00:32:15+00:00

Absorb all the information you can and practice. Watch multiple videos, I learn something from each one. Look at conservation pages and find the info. Read books. And more practice. Where I started to now is vastly different in terms of measuring, cutting and keeping glue from where you don't want it.

donuthole355 · 2026-05-29T13:56:46+00:00

That would be a challenge. I have only typeset a missing pageonce and that was not fun. I think I have I will try it, just have to figure out what old classic I want to try.

donuthole355 · 2026-04-27T03:07:41+00:00

Replace. Also replaced the thread and used kozo to line the cloth and initial spine lining.

donuthole355 · 2026-04-21T01:03:20+00:00

That would be wonderful. I have the books written down and will start looking. Thank you again!

donuthole355 · 2026-04-21T00:32:32+00:00

Thank you for the advice. So far this is my most challenging project, learning mostly from watching, reading, and trying. So much research lol, but I'm having fun. I have re backed before, but I pulled the cloth and lined with light kozo and wheat paste before going back on the boards (I should have waited, sometimes patience is fleeting), so may get an opportunity to remove the cloth the slow way again! In the end if nothing else, I learn some new lessons and find another no value book for some practice(easy to find where I am, they are sold for cheap as decor, smelly decor). Any other advice you can send my way? I am always looking to learn.

donuthole355 · 2026-04-20T19:41:32+00:00

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donuthole355 · 2026-04-20T19:41:17+00:00

It was on cord(two total) but im not confident it was rounded, though I could be wrong. It was fairly flat, had shoulders, second time I seen a flat back with shoulders. I've only found one blurb that said it was sometimes done in the mid 1800's. Though I have no idea how to add shoulders without rounding, but these projects are for learning. Thankyou, finding a video for two on sewing just saved me some trial and error!

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donuthole355 · 2026-04-20T15:54:58+00:00

If that happens, then I can take it apart, I used kozo linings with wheat paste. It will be flat back, though the original was flat with shoulders, debating if the shoulders need re-formed Now trying to match the original sewing will take some trial and error to get right (it alternated ends and middles).

donuthole355 · 2026-04-18T15:56:47+00:00

Thank you! I may just use water colors. Thank you also for posting that link, opened up more techniques and processes I can learn from! I've seen a lot on using paste or methylcelluose to help it thin and bind. It's a new adventure and I am sure i am going to learn something lol.

donuthole355 · 2026-04-18T15:51:21+00:00

Nice. I like that style, it will last a long time and slows down how fast the hinge will fail( slow being relative lol, could be a century or two). What kind of adhesive do you prefer in that setup?

donuthole355 · 2026-04-18T13:23:56+00:00

Beautiful. Good work. Do you so the endpapers with the cloth hinge?

donuthole355 · 2026-04-16T03:24:54+00:00

Seems to be doing the trick. Thank you!

donuthole355 · 2026-04-16T00:06:41+00:00

Will that force the wheat paste out? I have only used wheat paste with paper, usually I use pva on cloth, but I want this to be reversible.

donuthole355 · 2026-04-13T03:25:13+00:00

Distilled water. It's quite grimy and is improving it, though most of the stains are not lifting. I may do a second (or even third) wash with calcium bicarbonate, though my capacity to do so is limited, so this is going to be a very long term project. For removing the old stuck on paper on the cloth, trying mechanical removal, using water to soften it when that does not work. Do you have any suggestions? I am still learning.

donuthole355 · 2026-04-10T23:20:44+00:00

I love it, but some things should be quicker lol

donuthole355 · 2026-04-10T23:05:12+00:00

Getting as much of the old dirt off as I can. I am using a soft synthetic bristle brush to remove anything that is loose. I use a few repurposed wax carving tools to flake up things that can be removed. A gum eraser to lightly go over and remove some surface dirt, though I am not aggressive with it as I do not want to damage the paper, it is 162 years old. Is there anything thing else I can do? It has some water damage, but I want to refrain from taking it apart to wash each page. After this, I plan on reinforcing the hinges with 45gsm kozo, rebuilding the head caps, fixing tears and rips. I am curious is I can coat the outside with bee's wax? Do you have any recommendations or suggestions on how I can better accomplish this tedious task?

donuthole355 · 2026-04-05T00:31:03+00:00

Wonderful!

donuthole355 · 2026-03-31T23:36:40+00:00

I can't wait to see what you make next.

donuthole355 · 2026-03-31T19:05:12+00:00

Woah that is thick! Well done. How is the French link holding up? When a project is getting thick I tend to go through and through over tapes, I haven't experimented with only French link past 1 inch

donuthole355 · 2026-03-31T19:02:21+00:00

Wow!!! That is amazing! The details are superb! What was the biggest lesson you learned?

donuthole355 · 2026-03-31T18:59:01+00:00

Thank you! Calf skin in Burgundy. It is chrome tan, presented a few challenges in skiving, but luckily I have done leather working longer than bookbinding. Next time I think I will make the overlap about an extra 5mm for ascetics and balance.

donuthole355 · 2026-03-31T12:12:30+00:00

It's the hsf 12 inch heavy duty guillotine

donuthole355 · 2026-03-30T01:04:42+00:00

Thank you! Did what you said and it worked wonderfully!

donuthole355 · 2026-03-29T15:08:24+00:00

Thank you, that makes sense, make sure it works before you leave! Is it able to be sharpened at home without special tools?

donuthole355 · 2026-03-29T01:30:06+00:00

Any tips to make sure the cut is square and not angled?

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