Finishing Touches! Laying Down Turn-ins/Adhering Antique Spine Leather. BEFORE & AFTER Comparison😍

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In the ninth and final episode in this series, I trim and adhere the new turn-ins. Then I adhere the original leather turn-ins over them. I also trim and install the original leather spine piece on this 1890s oversized family Bible by Holman & Co., Philadelphia.
"Finishing Touches! Laying Down Turn-ins/Adhering Antique Spine Leather. Before & After Comparison" is episode 9 in this series on repairing an oversized book.
Kathryn Wright is the owner/conservator of Southern Book & Paper Conservation, LLC, a private practice lab in Macon, Georgia
🛠TOOLS & MATERIALS🛠
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ARCHIVAL STORAGE
4-flap enclosure: tinyurl.com/rvdjhss6 (Gaylord site)
Polyester L-sleeves for photos & documents: geni.us/mZbn (Amazon). If you have a water incident and these get wet, carefully cut the two sealed sides and remove the top piece of poly so the item can have a opportunity to dry - otherwise it will mold extensively in the plastic
Boxes, various sizes: geni.us/dmN3h (Amazon)
Folders, A4 and legal available: amzn.to/3gZgmqY (Amazon)
Cotton tying tape for weak or detached book boards and covers: geni.us/l5f5U (Amazon).
SMALL BENCH TOOLS
Teflon Bone Folder Set: geni.us/NmPNb (Amazon)
Gingher 8" shears: geni.us/d694 (Amazon)
Iris scissors: I have the curved pair. geni.us/dxmMWT (Amazon)
Olfa Silver knife with refill blades (Art Blade, 30 deg): allows for more precise cuts than the original Olfa Silver. geni.us/nXN5itG (Amazon)
Starrett 12" ruler: geni.us/dTZoy (Amazon)
Starrett 3" dividers: geni.us/Ec4A (Amazon)
Glue brushes: geni.us/WfLaVXX (Amazon)
EQUIPMENT
I got pretty much all of my equipment used on eBay, and I’ve been happy with everything.
Paper cutter (Kutrimmer): ebay.us/BkjrJk
Nipping press. My dimensions: 10”x13” bed/2.75” of daylight: ebay.us/LLT3KZ
Laying/finishing press: I actually prefer a machinist’s press (a 6” Kurt) ebay.us/PQnDZq
Traditional wooden finishing press: ebay.us/XYSMbk
Lectrojog: ebay.us/CDfyxd
Tormek SuperGrind 2000: ebay.us/zHt0Uc
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
The go-to company for conservation supplies in the US is Talas: www.talasonline.com/.
If you’re a hobbyist bookbinder, book artist, and/or practicing by conserving discard books, I’ll include links below to Amazon, and other vendors who provide materials that are perfect for those pursuits.
Japanese long fiber paper from Hiromi Paper.
Tengujo: tinyurl.com/4yrepkx8
Senka-shi Thick: tinyurl.com/7za85uu2
Leather: www.pergamena.net/
Marbled and Decorative Papers: hollanders.com/
Book cloth: hollanders.com/search?q=cialux
Text and cover weight papers: I usually use Mohawk papers. www.thepapermillstore.com/
Smaller Mohawk sizes: geni.us/tvS8VM (Amazon)
PVA: geni.us/uc8J (Amazon)
Wheat Starch Paste: geni.us/Mcdq (Amazon)
Klucel-G leather consolidant: geni.us/CAswqOY (Amazon)
Isopropyl alcohol (99.9% pure): geni.us/Y2vKHbD (Amazon)
Methyl Cellulose: geni.us/xXw8 (Amazon)
Vulcanized Rubber Sponges: geni.us/WNcTDa
Methyl Cellulose: geni.us/xXw8 (Amazon)
Vulcanized Rubber Sponges: geni.us/WNcTDa
Channel topics:
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Пікірлер: 50

@durangodave Жыл бұрын

looks great. its a lesson that if a book is not cared for, only so much can be done after the damage is done.

@bradleyleben7785 5 ай бұрын

I watched the whole 9 episodes. 👍 I have books that are 200 years old. Some in very good shape, some not so. Enjoyed your videos Brad

@8Lynch47 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your work, I know what it takes to restore 100 year old books. When you started I thought you were going to replace the entire cover with brand new leather. I am glad you managed to keep the original. I have just rescued a 1916 Masonic Bible with similar damages, only that my Bible has half of the spine missing. So, I will have to figure that one out. Thank you for sharing.

@xutherrot1649 Жыл бұрын

Watched all 9 parts on another account. Im currently working on a family bible of the same era at my job and this whole playlist has been amazingly helpful! Its the oldest and biggest book I've done yet, I want to do it right. So many tips and tricks I hadn't thought of. Thank you so much!

@FabriKateco 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful look at restoring this book. Thank you for your generosity.

@clayscollections5250 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel and love the content. I picked up several large Bibles from 1869-1892 recently and this gives me hope that they can be fixed! Thanks so much.

@johnfitzgerald4628 3 ай бұрын

bravo!

@franciscomartindelcampo6461 3 жыл бұрын

Showing the lab much love, enjoyed the whole process. Looking forward to your next video. Thank you for all the hard work recording and editing the video, especially, teaching us the restoration steps.... greetings from California.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

Francisco! Thanks for the kind words! I find the video editing to be more tedious than anything else. I'm glad you liked this series!

@lkmayhew9390 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful job you did on the Bible. Quite a fascinating process. Thank you for sharing this with us 👌

@channelsixtysix066 3 жыл бұрын

In other words, you're making it "User Proof" as much as possible. 00:33 I mean, I would have got some clear adhesive film and covered the book .... ONLY JOKING ! 😋 "Measure Twice, Cut Once" is the woodworking and metal trades mantra. 07:26 A masterclass in book conservation, Amanda. What you started out with, was a collection of loose signatures slid into leather covers. Now a beautiful, discrete restoration that all looks like it was always there from new. It gives me encouragement for a mathematics book from 1928. It's looking a bit sad right now and I will take it to a restorer in Adelaide. Thank you for sharing your skills and insights.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

If you *really* want it to stick, you'll use gorilla glue. Kidding. Please no. Within reason, I try to user-proof. I love working on each of the books, but I don't want to see any of them again!

@channelsixtysix066 3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthernBookAndPaper Yellow contact adhesive? LOL Thanks for replying Amanda.

@gruesometwosome6098 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful finished project thanks really enjoyed all of it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & skill 👍

@danieldore4103 Жыл бұрын

I watched every episode and you are very good at what you do. I have a 600-page cookbook I have to put Pages back in but it doesn't have to be as nice as what you did so I will do my best

@bigjarn 3 жыл бұрын

It was a long walk with a great sunset Now I understand what what the firm of Mackei and Ashplund went through to restore my family's 1910 bible

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of time and attention! I'm glad you enjoyed this series!

@bigjarn 3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthernBookAndPaper I truly enjoy you channel I also watch DAS book binding for basics up to finite complicated book creation. I'm a writer and chose not to be printed I create my own covers and use Staples print services to create the five page signatures I'll be making two hard cover and one leather bound in the near future

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigjarn That's very cool! I know other writers (and artists) who like to bind their own work as a part of their creative process.

@dianefiske-foy4717 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed all 9 of these episodes. Great job 👍🏻👏🏻🥰‼️

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!! Thanks for your kind note!

@dianefiske-foy4717 3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthernBookAndPaper ... You’re welcome 👩🏻‍🏫😊.

@gerrygold9273 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful ... You did an amazing job on this Book. Fantastic Work ..I was gripped all the way on this journey to this fabulous restoration. You saved the books life.. The book will live on for another 100 years. Well done.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@antikaplanet2970 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@blancabeatrizgarcia6632 Жыл бұрын

Excellent !! 👏👏👏👏

@SouthernBookAndPaper Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!!

@codenamesplash Жыл бұрын

I have a question about the endpapers... I learned to build case bindings with a French Groove. We would tip the endpapers onto the textblock before casing in, then adhere the paste-down to the inside of the board after casing in... in this case, I see the endpaper was attached to the board prior to reassembly. Does the endpaper end up being attached to the textblock at all? Did I miss it in the videos? Thanks

@bettierusso5410 Жыл бұрын

You truly are an artist! Could you please tell me what it would cost (generally...I know every book is different. just looking at a general cost here.) I have a Bible like this ( actually two) and I would need them done. I have a passion of collecting old books.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 10 ай бұрын

Hey Bettie! My apologies for the late reply. Currently, I'm doing this type of repair for $800. If you're interested or if you want to chat some more, my email is southernbnp@gmail.com

@user-ue6ir7ty5k 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо за столь подробную инструкцию☺! Дальнейших успехов☺!

@SouthernBookAndPaper 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо! Я рад, что вам понравилось! 😊 (Я надеюсь, что переводчик Google верен.)

@bigjarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again

@SouthernBookAndPaper 2 жыл бұрын

Always welcome!

@kallistoindrani5689 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@merylperloff5144 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. I have 2 questions: Should any attention be given to pages that remain unaligned to the edges of the text block? is it advisable to tint worn or cut areas with tinted leather conditioner? Thanks for sharing your process so clearly.

@scottmartin635 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Fascinating Restoration! I recently purchased on eBay 3 1889 Swedish "Dore" Leather Family Bibles for My Pastor, whose Grandfather was the president of the Swedish Lutheran Church. They are in very similar condition to the Bible featured in your video. How many hours did this restoration take? Can you actually make $$$ or these projects "Labors of Love"? Approximately how much should I expect to pay for a comparable restoration? Are you part of a professional organization that you could recommend someone in Michigan? Your insight would be appreciated.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, you'll probably get a variety of responses to that question. The cost varies by condition, construction, and materials the book is made of. You can use AIC's "find a conservator" page to find some folks near you! www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator

@rod4911 Жыл бұрын

Hello good day I'm from the Philippines I just want to ask about what is the consolidant that you use in the leather?

@jamesgildner962 2 жыл бұрын

Again, very much appreciate your expertise. Your videos are actually very high quality. Definitely inspiring. I am an amateur woodworker so this is new territory for me. Bear with me. Not quite ready to tackle a project such as this but I have some old books (not valuable) that I could try. Regarding the materials you utilized in this project if you could provide me some additional info that would be awesome. I would like to follow your example as closely as possible. Interested in specs/weights for: -thin long fiber tissue for the page repair -'blotter' paper for page repair -Tengucho(?sp) for first spine repair layer -where do you get your linen and is there different weights/thicknesses? -how/where do I order the 'release' material -paper spine after linen (80 lb?) -Specs for the thicker long fiber for the hollow tube construction Also did you buy your machinist press from the manufacturer (Kurt)? Also unrelated question. On books that have red rot but otherwise in good shape I have applied the Klucel G and thin coat of wax (SC6000) but seems some areas are so thin that even then if you look at them they want to chip a bit. Anything you can do to provide an extra bit or layer of protection? Again these are sentimental books of no significant monetary value. Can't thank you enough.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do not dabble with valuable books! Here's a more detailed list. Let me know if you have any questions! -Page repair and first spine layer: store.hiromipaper.com/collections/tengucho-papers/products/tengucho-roll-9g (this is a whole roll. Hiromi also sells by the sheet) -Linen: hollanders.com/products/irish-linen-30-x-30?variant=30340499865654 100% linen. Unbleached, undyed, preferably unstarched. -I think this is the release material you're interested in? It's what I use on the book spines with an Ace bandage or diving weights to hold the spine linings while they dry: geni.us/rBhojA (Amazon affiliate link). - If not, then it's this (this is what I use with the blotter paper between pages. It's the release layer: geni.us/Kioy1 (Amazon affiliate link). -Blotter paper: www.talasonline.com/Cotton-Blotting-Paper?quantity=1&thickness=29 I looked on Amazon and didn't see any. I use 100% cotton. -I ordered oversized sheets of Mohawk 80# cover weight. Here's a comparable product (I think only the color is different). According to their site, it's grain long, which matters when selecting which way to orient it to the spine: geni.us/tvS8VM (Amazon affiliate link) -Hollow tube long fiber paper: store.hiromipaper.com/products/hm-37-senka-shi-thick?_pos=1&_sid=0e154e87e&_ss=r The machinist's press I use was a gift from a friend. Regarding the red rot, I'd probably have to see what's going on in person. You can email me photos - maybe I can tell from those.

@jamesgildner962 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthernBookAndPaper Very very helpful! Also very prompt!!

@scottmartin635 2 жыл бұрын

Ms Wright, you applied product to consolidate on cover? Can you apply oil also or is one or other? What kind of oil would you recommend?

@SouthernBookAndPaper 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Scott! I don't typically apply oils, although many conservators do. I'm concerned about how the oils can negatively interact with the leather in the long term. One exception I make is for leather with salvage-level damage. I had successfully used Obenauf's Leather Preservative (not named such in the context of "archival preservation"): www.obenaufs.com/heavy-duty-lp-p/leather-preservative-paste.htm I've used this successfully in a final effort on severely damaged leather after trying standard conservation consolidants and solvents. Basically, if the book is sentimental to the owner and it's still too grimy to handle or store with other books after I try more conventional options. The consolidate in this video is Klucel-G: www.talasonline.com/Klucel-G

@jackiephillips2934 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Do you conceal the outside joint with toned Japanese tissue?

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I usually use heavy, toned Japanese tissue for rebacks. For this book, I applied the material in episode 7 (about halfway through the video): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q59dZaudr9bPcWg.html

@erwinflorezoviedo4432 5 күн бұрын

What's stand for pda you used to glue the book.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 5 күн бұрын

Polyvinyl acetate. PVA. Google translate says "acetato de polivinilo" in Spanish Here is one brand that's available on Amazon: LINECO Neutral pH Adhesive 8 Oz, Acid-Free, All-purpose Glue, Dries Clear and Remains Flexible. Used for Bookbinding and Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts a.co/d/0xQAF5V

@pauldelapena456 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Love your vid, how do you repair the old books with bottom part of the pages juat tearing up everywhere. I cant just tape the whole bottom of each page in the entire book or keep taping them up like a whack-a-mole. Do you know any Preventive means that strengthen the pages to pevent more tears from showing up.

@SouthernBookAndPaper 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry it took me a minute to reply. Some books are just brittle and there's nothing that can be done to fix that. It sounds like this is the case, especially if tape is too strong. I usually never say never, but I tend to never put tape on the original document. Adhesive tape discolors the original material as it ages and it's a pain to remove: cool.culturalheritage.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v02/bp02-13.html If I can't repair a book due to brittle paper, I offer to digitize it for the client (or at least the pages that are important to them) so that they can still view the information while leaving the book as untouched as possible. My own family bible is actually made of brittle paper 🙃 There's really not much I can do to fix it! It's sitting in a drawer in a custom box I made for it.