PAPER MENDING Japanese paper has been used to reconstruct deteriorated signatures in this sample. The Japanese paper used here is called "kizukishi" and has been selected to match the weight of the original paper. With the folds reconstructed, the signatures can be hand sewn and the volume recased.

Goldsmith Conservation Lab at Bobst | Tools | Stages of a Hand-sewn Book | Recasing
Recasing Using the Original Cover & Endpapers | Reback | Pamphlet Binding | Post Binding
Paper Mending | Photocopied Replacement Pages | Four Flap Folders
Corrugated Clamshell Boxes | Drop Spine Boxes
Deacidification | Measurement of pH | Encapsulation
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