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Self-Closing Wrapper

Cleaning

Torn pages

Tip in a Page

Hinge Repair

Corner Repair

Sewing a Single Signature

Spine Repair

Air Dry Method

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Corner Cover Repair 

Suggested Equipment & Supplies:

  • Syringe
  • Adhesive (PVA)
  • Bull dog clips
  • Wax paper
  • Procedure:

    1. Fill the syringe with PVA.

    2. Shoot the adhesive into each layer of the corner, going as deeply as possible.

    3. Using your fingers gently push excess glue toward the cover edge. Wipe excess glue away immediately.

    4. Wrap book, covering fabric around the repair as securely as possible.

    5. Place wax paper over the inside and outside of the repaired corner.

    6. Place one or more bull dog clips over the repair. This will provide just enough pressure to set the repair.

    7. Place the book non-repaired cover side down and let dry for twelve hours.

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