2002 Book Repair Manual

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& INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Brodart Company 100 North Road, POBox 300 McElhattan, PA 17748 1-888-820-4377 or FAX 1-800-283-6087 1-570-769-3265 or FAX 1-570-769-5100 www.brodart.com CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: Brodart Ltd. 109 Roy Boulevard Brantford, Ontario N3R 7K1 1-800-265-8470 or FAX 1-800-363-0483 1-519-759-4350 or FAX 1-519-759-1144 www.brodart.ca Proper book maintenance is as important today as it was years ago when Brodart invented acetate book jacket covers. To help keep today's books looking better and circulating longer, we offer this complimentary illustrated guide to techniques and materials for simple, effective book repair and protection.

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Table of Contents Anatomy of a Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Making Book Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Breaking in New Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Labeling and Protecting Your Labels . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reinforcing Book Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Protecting Hardcover Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Protecting Paperbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 Protecting Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Binding Pamphlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cleaning Marked Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Replacing a Loose Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 Replacing a Loose Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Repairing a Torn Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Repairing Loose Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Repairing Broken Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25 Repairing Damaged Corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Repairing Worn Spines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Book Repair Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 3 3 To find Brodart products shown in this booklet: v Visit us online and do a keyword or part number search. w Call us to request a free catalog. x Call our knowledgeable customer service team for product guidance. In the U.S.: 1-888-820-4377 www.brodart.com In Canada: 1-800-265-8470 www.brodart.ca Click on the Library Supplies and Furnishings link. Anatomy of a Book For definitions of terms, see glossary on pages 30-31. SPINE INLAY COVERBOARD SUPER PASTE CLOTH END PAPER HINGES COVER CLOTH TURN-IN LEDGE FLYLEAF SIGNATURES STITCHING PAPER LINING COVER SPINE TUBE CONTENTS CREASE SUPER BOTTOM CAP HEADER CAP GUTTER 4 4 What You 9ll Need V New Bricks V Heavy Wrapping Paper V Bookbinding Cloth (optional) V Chintz (optional) V Brodart Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape (35 351*) V Transparent Mending Tape V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) Making Book Weights 1 2 Use new bricks that are in perfect condition and wrap each brick at least twice around with heavy wrap- ping paper. Use transpar- ent mending tape to close the seams. If bookbinding cloth is available, wrap first with wrapping paper and then with cloth. (Chintz also makes a good book weight cover.) Seal the seam and ends with Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape. Many book repair projects require the use of weights 3 covered bricks are ideal for this pur- pose. These weights will last for years under normal use. 5 5 Using Brodart Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape Breaking in New Books Proper "breaking-in" will lengthen the life of any new book, as well as any newly repaired book. This process will remove some of the stiffness that is typical of most new books and lessen the danger of breaking the binding by creating a gradual curvature to the tube sec- tion of the spine. Here's how to "break-in" a book properly: This is the best preventative maintenance you can do for your books. 6 6 1 2 Holding the contents upright, stand the book on its spine. Run your thumb, index finger or bone folder gently along the hinge of each cover. Then, alternating front and back, firmly but gen- tly press five or ten pages down at a time. When you reach the middle of the book, the pages should lay open flat. Labeling and Protecting Your Labels Choosing Labels and Protectors "Keep label information readable longer. "Keep your labels clean and free from dirt and damage. "Offer fade resistance and additional adhesion to difficult surfaces. "Eliminate labels lifting and peeling. "Brodart label protectors are available in four convenient formats, three thicknesses, and five materials. See our full-line catalog or go online to find the label protectors you need. Use Brodart Quality Label Protectors to: For maximum adhesion, apply labels and protectors to a clean, dry surface. Then burnish entire label with a bone folder to ensure full adhesive contact with the surface. Avoid using hand lotion on hands. Applying Labels and Protectors Most labels are available in five different styles: spine labels, pro- cessing sets, general office use or mailing labels, acid-free for use on rare books, and SuperBond aggressive labels for difficult label- ing surfaces. When choosing a label protector size find one that will overlap the label by at least 1/8" over the top and bottom, and also overlap the label sizes, past the hinge onto the front and back of the book by 1/2". Refer to our full-line catalog or go online for a guide that will help you choose label styles. 7 7 Shown: Brodart Product Cat.# 55 229* What You 9ll Need V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Brodart Super Hinge Tape (32 155 001) V Ruler V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) Reinforcing book hinges will save you time and money 3 you won't have to repair them in the future. Flexible yet durable, Super Hinge Tape is the best choice for hinge reinforcements and repairs. Reinforcing Book Hinges 1 2 Cut two strips of 1 d wide Super Hinge Tape 1/4 d shorter than the spine of the book. Pick up one of the strips and remove one side of the split-back liner. Wrap the tape around your ruler, adhesive side out, and press the tape in the book 9s hinge. 4 Burnish tape with a bone folder or your finger to ensure proper adhesion. 5 Repeat steps two to four on the other spine hinge. 8 8 Using Brodart Super Hinge Tape 3 Remove the other half of the liner and press the tape into place. What You 9ll Need V Brodart Book Jacket Cover V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Scotch " Premium Filament Tape (optional) (32 398 001, 002) Protecting Hardcover Books 1 2 Choose a clean, flat surface to work on. Select cover for appropriate size. Remove the jacket from your book. Place the cover, clear plastic side down, on the surface. Slide your book's paper jacket, printed side down, between the clear plastic and its reinforcing paper. 3 Position the top edge of the book's jacket snugly against the top edge of the cover 3 where the clear plastic and reinforcing paper are glued together. 5 Reposition the covered book jacket around your treasured hardcover book. Applying Brodart Book Jacket Covers OPTIONAL: If necessary, tape may be used to anchor dust jackets to book. Brodart has the widest selection of Book Jacket Cover sizes and styles! For help selecting the Book Jacket Cover that 9s right for you, call today for our FREE Book Jacket Cover Selection Guide or visit us online! In the U.S.: 1-888-820-4377 " www.brodart.com In Canada: 1-800-265-8470 " www.brodart.ca 4 Fold the bottom excess clear plastic and reinforcing paper (together) along the bottom edge of the book's jacket. Carefully crease with your finger or a bone folder. Brodart Book Jacket Covers are available with or without attaching tabs, in archival quality and with an easy-to-use perforated paper liner. 9 9 What You 9ll Need V Brodart Clear Film Roll V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) Protecting Hardcover Books Make the book-covering process even easier with a convenient Brodart Book Jacket Roll Dispenser. For additional protection, some collectors and rare book dealers select a Clear Film Roll that 9s 1/4 d taller than the book they 9re covering. Using Brodart Clear Film Rolls for Book Jacket Covers By using Brodart Clear Film Rolls you can eliminate waste 3 and save money 3 by cutting them to the exact size you need. 1 Choose a Clear Film Roll that is the same height as the book and cut a cover 2" longer than the dust jacket. Use a bone folder to crease the mylar at the spine and cover edges. END FLAP SPINE CREASES 10 10 2 Apply to book. Creases, static and generous end flaps will keep cover on book. Never use tape. What You 9ll Need V Brodart DuraCover Self-Adhesive Book Cover (11 300*) or Brodart Dura-Guard Adjustable Book Cover (11 113*) V Pencil V Brodart Personal-Size Paper Cutter (42 150 001) V Plastic Squeegee (11 120 001 ) Protecting Paperbacks Apaperback protected with a DuraCover Self-Adhesive Book Cover is just as durable as a hardcover. Use a plastic squeegee to keep air bubbles from forming inside the cover during application. 1/2 d 1 2 Trace book height and width (less 1/2 d) onto rigid laminate. Trace book height onto flexible spine lami- nate. Trim to size with a Personal-Size Paper Cutter. Peel away release liner and apply rigid laminate to book with a plastic squeegee, leaving a 1/2 d space on spine side. Repeat on opposite cover. 3 Peel away release liner on flexible laminate, center on book spine and apply. Using Brodart DuraCover Self-Adhesive Book Covers (Permanent) 11 11 Also Try. . . Brodart Dura-Guard Adjustable Book Covers Aone-piece cover featuring a rigid 10-mil front and back, flexible 2-mil spine and spine slit liner for even easier application! What You 9ll Need V Brodart Plasti-Kleer ® DuraSaver ® (10-mil: 11 065*; 7.5-mil, Matte Finish: 11 066*; 7.5-mil, Clear Finish: 11 060*) Protecting Paperbacks Using Brodart Plasti-Kleer ® DuraSavers ® (Reusable) 1 2 Separate the Plasti-Kleer ® DuraSaver ® into two pieces by gently pulling apart. Insert front cover of book into slot of larger piece and back cover into smaller piece. 3 Close the book and pull back the release liner. 4 Press down adhesive strip on book cover to seal together. Reusable covers can be removed easily and reapplied to other books of the same size. We also offer Crystal Shield ® reusable covers. 12 12 What You 9ll Need V Brodart Self-Adhesive Laminate V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) or Plastic Squeegee (11 120 001) Protecting Paperbacks Using Brodart Self-Adhesive Laminate (Permanent) 1 2 Lay open paperback on Self-Adhesive Laminate. Using grid printed on backing paper as your guide, cut laminate to size, leaving 1 d on all sides. Peel release liner off more than half of the laminate. 3 4 Position the book spine in the center of the laminate film, then turn book over onto the exposed adhesive. Cut off corners of laminate at a 45-degree angle and slit the spine. Trim off ends at spine. 5 Fold remaining film over onto inside cover. Press down and smooth film with a bone folder. 6 Burnish all surfaces with a bone folder or plastic squeegee to keep air bub- bles from forming inside the laminate. You can also use Self-Adhesive Laminate to protect maps, posters, valuable documents and more. Save the scraps! You can use them to reinforce hinges, corners and spines. 13 13 V Brodart Clear Tape, 2" wide (32 245 004) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Kapco Easy Hold " Reinforcement Strips (51 125 001) V Scotch " 3M 845 Taping/Reinforcing System (34 350 001) What You 9ll Need Protecting Magazines 1 2 Use 3M 845 Taping/Rein- forcing system to reinforce spine of magazine with 2" wide Clear Tape. Use the bone folder to smooth the tape and create a crease on the spine. 3 Open magazine to the center fold. Remove the release liner from an Easy Hold " Reinforcement Strip. Press bottom half into place. 4 Wrap the other half of strip around the outside of maga- zine. Repeat at bottom of magazine. Using Kapco Easy Hold " Reinforcement Strips and Brodart Clear Tape Clear Tape reinforces periodicals without hiding important information. For brand-new magazines, steps one and two are sufficient to ensure longer circulation life. Using Magazine Binders Brodart has an extensive selection of binders for your magazines 9protection, including basic plastic covers and locking versions with 3M security strips. You will even find multiple-copy magazine binders to keep your mag- azines together all year. Please check out the magazine binder section in our full-line catalog or online. 14 14 Using Brodart Pamphlet Binders 2 Use a paste brush to mois- ten the center strips in the Binder with Bind-Art ® . 3 Insert the pamphlet. Fold down center strips and let dry. 1 Select the correct size Binder for your pamphlet, leaving 1/2" 3 1" extra in width. What You 9ll Need V Brodart Pamphlet Binder V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) Binding Pamphlets Brodart Pamphlet Binders are available in many different styles and colors. See our full-line cat- alog or visit us online for all we have to offer. Make sure the binder is at least 1/2" wider than the pamphlet to fully protect pamphlet pages. 15 15 What You 9ll Need V Art-Gum Eraser V Plastic Eraser V Steel Eraser (knife) (55 404 001) V Liquid Ink Eradicator V Fine-Grade Sandpaper V Book Cleaner (75 224 001) V Document Cleaning Pad (55 197 001) Most pencil marks can easily be removed with an art-gum or plastic eraser. Avoid wrinkling the page by rubbing from the inner margin outward. Food, gum and crayon markings are much more difficult to remove. Using a plastic eraser, the best that can be expected is removal of the top layer, which will at least keep it from smearing the opposite page. If stuck between pages, the markings can sometimes be removed by placing the book in a freezer (to make foreign material brittle); then use a steel eraser (knife) to gently chip away foreign material. Ink marks are best removed with a sharp steel eraser (knife), unless the ink has penetrated the paper too deeply. Then it would be best to try a commercial liquid ink eradicator (available at any stationery store). However, these will only remove regular, fountain pen ink marks; commercial ink eradicators will not affect ballpoint pen ink marks. If you cannot remove the ballpoint pen ink marks with a steel eraser, it is best to leave them alone. Some children's books are made with washable, plastic-coated paper. To remove markings, follow the washing instructions that are provided with most washable books. Abook's page edges can become very dirty after much handling. Asimple and effective way to clean them is to run a fine-grade sandpaper over them. To get at the edges, lay the book on your worktable and open the front cover. With the sandpaper wrapped around your fingers (or a small block of wood), rub the page edges (top, bottom, and side) until clean. You'll be sur- prised at the bright "new look" your book will have. Book cleaner or document cleaning pads can also be used to remove dirt, marks and smoke film from pages. Removing Pencil Marks Removing Ink Marks Cleaning Marked Pages Cleaning Children's Books Cleaning Book Edges Removing Food, Gum and Crayon Markings To get rid of musty odors, seal book in a zip-lock bag with either baking soda or unscented kitty litter for a week or two. 16 16 Using Brodart Polyester Tape What You 9ll Need V Brodart Polyester Tape, 3/4 d or 1 1 D 4 d wide (32 364*) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Brodart Personal-Size Paper Cutter (42 150 001) If you have many loose pages within a signature, you can glue them together instead of trying to re-insert them one at a time. (See page 19 for instructions.) Replacing a Loose Page 1 2 Use shears to cut two strips of Polyester Tape 1/4 d shorter than the book 9s spine. Trim about 1/8 d off the ragged page edges with a Personal-Size Paper Cutter. 3 4 Remove the release liner from one of the strips of tape and press strip into place along the inside edge of the page. Anchor tape in hinge of book, and press tape against the page. 5 Turn to the other side of the page and repeat steps three and four. 17 17 What You 9ll Need V Brodart Personal-Size Paper Cutter (42 150 001) V Waxed Paper (42 030 002, 42 030 003) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) or Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 415 002) V H-Band (37 117*) V Book Weight (see instructions to make your own on page 5) Replacing a Loose Page Use a Personal-Size Paper Cutter on damaged edges to ensure that the cut is straight and sharp. For an archival-quality repair, use Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive. Using Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive 1 2 To tip in a loose page, first trim about 1/8 d off the ragged page edges with a Personal-Size Paper Cutter. Place waxed paper on both pages to protect them. 3 4 Use a paste brush to apply a thin line of Bind-Art ® where page is to be inserted. Insert loose page, making sure it is right side up. 5 Close book , wrap with an H-band and place under a book weight to dry. 18 18 What You 9ll Need V Book Repair Knife (42 050 001) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) V Brodart Perforated Hinge Cloth Tape (42 036 005) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Waxed Paper (42 030 002, 42 030 003) V Book Weight (see instructions to make your own on page 5) V Brodart Personal-Size Paper Cutter (optional) (42 150 001) Replacing a Loose Signature 1 2 Using a book repair knife, scrape loose paper and glue from the back of the signature. If pages within the signa- ture are loose, use a paste brush to apply a small amount of Bind-Art ® along the edge and reassemble. Let dry. 3 4 Cut a piece of 3/4 d wide Perforated Hinge Cloth Tape to the same length as the signature. Using a damp paste brush, moisten one side of the tape with Bind- Art ® and place the signature on the tape. Moisten the other side of the tape with Bind-Art ® and replace the signature in the book. 5 Place a sheet of waxed paper on each side of the signature, close the book and place under a book weight overnight. When scraping loose paper and glue from the signature, be careful not to remove any remaining stitching from the back. Before gluing the pages into the book, make sure they are the correct width. If not, trim the margin with a Personal-Size Paper Cutter. Using Brodart Perforated Hinge Cloth Tape 19 19 What You 9ll Need V Scotch " Magic " Transparent Tape (32 320 001, 32 338 001) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Filmoplast ® P Repair Tape (optional) (55 217 001, 55 190 001) Repairing a Torn Page If you accidentally place the tape in the wrong spot, don't try to remove it. Simply smooth the tape with a bone folder and repeat the process. For an archival-quality repair, use acid-free Filmoplast ® PRepair Tape. 1 Center tape over the tear and apply. Trim away any tape that hangs over the top of the page. 2 3 Using a bone folder, smooth tape to remove any air bubbles or wrinkles. Repeat the process on the other side of the same page using a second strip of tape. Using Scotch " Magic " Transparent Tape 20 20 What You 9ll Need V Waxed Paper (42 030 002, 42 030 003) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) or Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 415 002) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Book Weight (see instructions to make your own on page 5) Repairing a Torn Page Using Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive Make sure you wash your paste brush thoroughly with water when done or the adhesive will solidify on the bristles. For an archival-quality repair, use Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive. 1 2 Prepare two pieces of waxed paper larger than the tear and place one of them under the tear. Using a paste brush, apply a light coat of Bind-Art ® along the tear and make sure the words on the page are lined up. 3 4 Place the second piece of waxed paper on top of the tear and close the book. Place under a book weight and let dry. When dry, remove the waxed paper. If the paper does not lift off easily, allow more time for drying. 21 21 What You 9ll Need V Knitting Needle V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) or Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 415 002) V Waxed Paper (42 030 002, 42 030 003) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Brodart Super Hinge Tape (32 155 001) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Book Weight (see instructions to make your own on page 5) Repairing Loose Hinges Be careful not to get adhesive on the spine of the book while working the needle inside. For an archival-quality repair, use Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive. 1 2 Place a rolled piece of waxed paper inside the tube of the book. Coat a knitting needle with Bind-Art ® and insert care- fully between the end paper and the cover. Cut two strips of Super Hinge Tape to the length of the book and apply to the inside hinges of the front and back covers. Gently crease the hinges using a bone folder. 4 Close the book and use a bone folder to crease the hinge. Wipe off any Bind- Art ® that may leak out. 5 Place knitting needles in joints on front and back covers and leave under a book weight to dry. Using Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive 3 Place waxed paper in the inside cover to prevent the excess Bind-Art ® from sticking to the end paper. 22 22 What You 9ll Need V Stanley Saddle-Stitch Booklet Stapler (42 084 011) or a Long Reach Stapler (37 248 001) V Scotch " Premium Filament Tape, 1/4 d wide (32 398 001) V Scotch " 3M 845 Taping/ Reinforcing System (34 350 001) V Brodart Clear Tape, 2 d wide (32 245 004) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Magazine Binder (optional) Repairing Broken Hinges on Magazines Brodart's easy-to-use Magazine Binders will protect your periodicals from everyday wear and tear 3 3and significantly extend their shelf life. If the original staples left holes in the magazine, you may want to start by applying Clear Tape to the spine. This will hold the new staples in place. 1 2 Using a Saddle-Stitch Booklet Stapler or a long reach stapler, re-attach the cover of the magazine. Open magazine to center and apply a 1/4 d wide strip of Premium Filament Tape over inside staples using the 3M 845 Taping/Reinforcing System. Fold the excess tape over top and bottom edges. 3 Reinforce the spine by applying a 2" wide strip of Clear Tape. Using Brodart Clear Tape 4 Close the magazine and crease the spine with a bone folder. 23 23 What You 9ll Need V Book Repair Knife (42 050 001) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) V Waxed Paper (42 030 002, 42 030 003) V H-Bands (37 117*) V Brodart Super Hinge Tape (32 155 001) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) Repairing Broken Hinges on Paperbacks To help ward off future damage, reinforce a book's hinges when it is still new. 1 2 Use a book repair knife to remove loose paper and dried glue from the exposed signatures. Using a paste brush, apply a light coat of Bind-Art ® to the signatures and let dry. 3 4 Place waxed paper inside the front and back covers and replace the signatures. Wrap the book with H-bands and set aside overnight. 5 When the glue has dried, cut two strips of Super Hinge Tape the length of the spine and reinforce the book's hinges. (See "Repairing Loose Hinges," p. 22.) Using Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive 24 24 What You 9ll Need V Book Repair Knife (42 050 001) V Brodart Single-Stitched Binder Tape (42 037 010, 42 037 011) V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Waxed Paper (42 030 002, 42 030 003) V Book Weight (see instructions to make your own on page 5) Repairing Broken Hinges on Hardcovers 1 2 If the super is not split all the way, use a book repair knife to slit the remain- der. Remove loose paper and glue from the exposed signatures. 3 4 Use a paste brush to apply Bind-Art ® to the opposite surface of the tape (two flaps). Press the spine cover against the glued tape (back of the signatures) and hold for a few seconds. Attach the remaining flap to the end paper. Smooth the tape with a bone folder. 5 Place waxed paper between the end paper and the flyleaf and close the book. Using Brodart Single-Stitched Binder Tape Allow the adhesive to dry after each step of the repair process. If both front and back hinges are broken, repeat the process on each one. 6 Place under a book weight to dry. 25 25 Cut a piece of Single-Stitched Binder Tape the length of the book 9s contents. Apply Bind- Art ® to one surface of the tape (two flaps). Fit one flap over the flyleaf and affix the other flap to the back of the signatures. Repairing Damaged Corners Before attempting repairs with adhesive materials, make sure the surface of the book is clean. Aclean surface facilitates strong adhesion. (See page 16 for cleaning tips.) You can make your own book corners and wings using Brodart Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape. 1 2 Before applying a Book-Aid ® Reddi- Corner or Tyvek ® Corner to your book, use a paste brush to apply a coat of Bind-Art ® to the end paper to reinforce it. Let dry and place the Book-Aid ® Reddi-Corner or Tyvek ® Corner on the outside point of the book 9s cover. Fold sides around book to com- pletely cover the corner and smooth with a bone folder to ensure good adhesion. Using Brodart Book-Aid ® Reddi-Corners or Tyvek ® Corners Using Brodart Book-Aid ® Book Repair Wings or Tyvek ® Wings 1 2 Apply the Book-Aid ® Book Repair Wing or Tyvek ® Wing to the top spine with the wing tips pointing up. Open the book and fold the wing tips over the cover. Smooth with a bone folder to ensure good adhe- sion. Repeat the process on the bottom spine. 26 26 What You 9ll Need V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) V Brodart Book-Aid ® Reddi-Corner (35 070*, 35 070 006) or Tyvek ® Corner (32 151*) V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) What You 9ll Need V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) V Brodart Book-Aid ® Book Repair Wings (35 050*, 35 050 006) or Tyvek ® Wings (32 150*) Repairing Worn Spines Using Brodart Premium Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape with Release Backing 1 2 Use shears to cut the old spine of the book. Only cut through the creases 4not through the book 9s hinges. Use a book repair knife to scrape loose paper or dried glue from the backs of the signatures and the edge of the contents. Apply a generous coat of Bind-Art ® to the backs of the signatures. 3 4 Cut a piece of Premium Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape with Release Backing 1 1 D 2 d wider than the old spine and 1 1 D 2 d longer than the cover. Remove the release backing and place the tape 4adhesive side up 4 on your worktable. Cut a strip of Kraft paper as long as a side cover and as wide as the backs of the signatures. Press the paper down firmly in the center of the tape. 5 Make one cut at each end of the tape. Cut lengthwise to the edge of the Kraft paper, but 1/8 d to the side of the paper. Fold the top and bot- tom center flaps down onto the Kraft paper and smooth with a bone folder. 6 Pick up the contents and align the backs of the sig- natures on the Kraft paper. Attach the Cloth Tape to each cover. Continued on the next page . . . 27 27 What You 9ll Need V Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears (42 155 001) V Book Repair Knife (42 050 001) V Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 405 001) or Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive (40 415 002) V Paste Brush (42 072 001, 42 074 001, 42 407 001, 42 404 001) V Brodart Premium Book-Aid ® Cloth Tape with Release Backing (35 354*) V Kraft Paper V Genuine Bone Folder (42 051 001) Repairing Worn Spines For an archival-quality repair, use Acid-Free Bind-Art ® Adhesive. If the spine of the book is still solid, just apply Cloth Tape to protect it. 7 Place the book on its side and use a bone folder to smooth the tape down onto the cover. Repeat on the other side. 8 Open the book and fold the four outer tape flaps onto the end paper, press- ing tape flat with the bone folder. 28 28 Book Repair Kits Basic Book Repair Kit (42 530 001) Includes the basic products needed to perform book mending or maintenance. Kit includes: "1 Brodart Book Repair Manual. " 1 roll Brodart Economy Cloth Tape, 3" x 3 yds., Black. " 2 rolls Brodart Economy Cloth Tape, 2" x 3 yds., 1 each Red and Blue. " 1 roll Scotch " Magic " Transparent Tape, 3/4" x 36 yds. " 1 roll Paper Hinge Tape, 1" x 60 yds. " 24 Transparent Brodart Book-Aid ® Book Repair Wings. " 96 Transparent Brodart Book-Aid ® Reddi-Corners. " Ten 12" x 12" Paste Cloths. " Twenty sheets 6" x 9" Waxed Paper. " 8 oz. Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive. Deluxe Book Repair Kit (42 529 001) Includes all the products needed to complete all types of book care and repairs. Kit includes: "1 Brodart Book Repair Manual. "2 rolls Brodart Economy Cloth Tape with Release Liner, 3" x 15 yds., 1 each of Black and Blue. "2 rolls Brodart Economy Cloth Tape, 2" x 15 yds., 1 each of Green and Red. "1 roll Scotch " 3M 845 Book Tape, 3" x 15 yds. "1 roll Scotch " Magic " Transparent Tape, 3/4" x 36 yds. "1 roll Paper Hinge Tape, 1" x 60 yds. "1 roll Tyvek ® Single-Stitched Binder Tape, 1 1 D 2 " x 25 ft. "24 Transparent Brodart Book-Aid ® Book Repair Wings. "96 Transparent Brodart Book-Aid ® Reddi-Corners. "8 oz. Brodart Bind-Art ® Adhesive. "Twenty 12" x 12" Paste Cloths. "Fifty sheets 6" x 9" Waxed Paper. "Fifty 6" x 9" End Sheets. "10 H-Bands, Natural color. "1 Carrying Case. Book Repair Tool Kit (42 528 001) Includes all the tools needed to keep your book collection in good condition. Kit includes one each of the following: "Genuine Bone Folder. "Fiskars ® Deluxe Shears. "X-ACTOKnife. "Paste Brush, 1/2" x 12". "Paste Brush, 1/2" x 6". "Sewing Awl Kit. "Processing Apron. See our catalog for prices and ordering information. If you require more Book Repair Booklets (at no charge) or the current Brodart Library Supplies and Furnishings Catalog, contact us at: U.S.: www.brodart.com 1-888-820-4377 Canada: www.brodart.ca 1-800-265-8470 29 29 Glossary 30 30 Archival: Acid-free materials that are not harmful to a book. Bone Folder: Tool for applying tape and covers, also used to fold and crease paper. Similar to squeegee. Book Jackets: See-through polyester, polypropylene, or vinyl film for wrapping around books with or without dust jackets. Bottom Cap: The base of the book spine. Casing: The simple cover of a book, not yet covered with cloth or leather. Contents: All the signatures of a book. Cotton Gloves: Worn to protect books and papers during repairs or handling. If they get soiled, they may be washed by hand with a mild detergent. Crease: The two grooves in a book's outside case that run head to tail, front to back. Document For cleaning book jackets, covers Cleaning Pad: or pages. Removes dust, dirt and mold. Contains a soft, grit-free powder that absorbs dirt and cleans surfaces. Brush away any residue of the powder with a mending brush. Dust Jacket: The paper cover that wraps around the outside of a book and folds inside the boards. It is usually printed and may have illustrations. It protects the book 9s cover and spine from wear and light. End Paper: A folded sheet of paper, one half of which is glued to the inside front or back cover of the book. The other leaf extends freely and serves as the first or last page of the book. Flyleaf: The free half of the end paper of a book, it forms the first or last page of the book. Foxing: The brownish spots that appear on paper over time if the paper is not acid-free. Paste Brush: A brush that is used to apply adhesive to larger surfaces, such as bookplates and labels, or to apply adhesive to the spine of a book. "H"-Band: A special double rubber band that can be used to apply even pressure over the surface of a book. Used to allow glue to set-up properly. Header Cap: The top-most part of the book spine. Hinge: The joint between a book's covers and contents. Knitting Needle: Used to repair loose covers and to push adhesive down in to joints. Glossary 31 31 Ledge: The section of the backs of the signatures of a book directly underneath a book 9s creases. The ledge takes the opening and closing strain off the signature. Paper Lining: The paper used for lining the backs of the signatures of books. pH-Neutral An acid-free adhesive that has excellent Adhesive: lay-flat properties and dries clear. Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) formula is fast setting. This adhesive was formulated specifically for preservation materials and will not become brittle with age. Polyester: A common name for the plastic polyethylene terephthalate. Its characteristics include transparency, colorlessness, and high tensile strength. Polyester is the preferred material for repairing books because in addition to the protection it provides, over time it will not cause the problems that often occur with materials like polypropylene or vinyl. Polyethylene: A chemically stable, highly flexible, transparent or translucent plastic. Polypropylene: A stiff, heat-resistant, chemically stable plastic. Saddle Stitched: A style of binding magazines or periodicals consisting of four, or multiples of four, pages folded from a single sheet and stitched in the center. Side Cover: One of two sides of a casing. A side cover consists of a coverboard and a section of cover cloth. Signature: Four (or multiples of four) pages folded from a single sheet of paper and stitched together. Spine: The surface of a book that usually faces outward when a book sits on a shelf. Spine Inlay: A strip of paper glued to the inside of a book's spine to provide extra strength. Stitching: The thread holding a signature together. Super: The thin, loosely woven, open-meshed cotton fabric that forms the hinge between the cover and pages of a book. Tape: Tape can be made from a wide variety of materials, including polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, paper, Tyvek ® , or cloth. The type of book repair will dictate the type of tape that is used. Tube: The open space between a book's spine and the backs of the signatures. Vinyl: A material that is very soft so it conforms easily, and is also inexpensive. The biggest problem is that over time, chemicals in the vinyl will migrate into adhesive, making it gummy, and over time the vinyl will turn yellow, dry out and crack. Go online for additional Help Guides: Selecting and Applying Book Jacket Covers " Paperback Book Cover Protection Bar Coding " Archival Tips " Selecting Laminates Selecting a Laminator " Selecting Binders " Selecting Labels and Protectors www.brodart.comwww.brodart.ca Your partner in creating innovative solutions for libraries. Click on the Library Supplies and Furnishings link.

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