Book and Document Repair

Clean surfaces without getting them wet. Wipe away any kind of particulate matter: dust, mold, and other stubborn dirt. Made of vulcanized natural rubber, they are non-greasy, leave no residue and...

Cialinen is a natural looking medium weight, acid-free book cloth made of 100% cotton. The texture makes it resistant to scuffs and scratches for a long lasting cover material. Paper backed for easy...

Manufactured in Europe with the highest standards of quality and raw materials. Made from 100% cotton cloth with an acrylic coating for strength and paper backed for easy cutting. Available in a...

Brushes are available while supplies last. Round brushes can hold and distribute glue or paste with a smooth and even application.  The brush gives a very fine finish and does not leave any bristles...

Self-Adhesive Tengucho is pre-coated with an optimal amount of wheat starch paste (jin shofu), no preparation of the wheat paste necessary. The adhesive can be reactivated with water when needed...

An eco friendly alternative to bone folders made from Bamboo. The strength of the solid bamboo makes these an ideal tool for creasing and scoring of paper and board.

Frequently used for surgical purposes, these micro scissors are an ideal tool that can be used for bookbinding and conservation. When regular sized scissors are incombersome in reaching small or fine...

A handy tool for conservation use. These bamboo spatulas allow you to score, mark, lift, delaminate or fold papers, board and textiles.  Dimensions: 12 ½ in. long x ¾ in. (at widest point) x 7/64 in...

Teflon coated stainless-steel spatulas are fitting tools for your book repair or conservation projects containing detailed and delicate work. Three different styles and sizes available. The small...

This acid-free water activated adhesive Japanese Mulberry Paper tape is a long fibered material can be used for bookbinding, paper repair and conservation. Tape adhesive dries strong and won’t creep...

Clear, non-adhesive 4 mil. Polyethylene Strap gently holds a book open while on display. Softer then polyester, the polyethylene strap can be cut into strips useful for holding damaged books together...

Filmoplast® R heat set tissue has been specifically designed to repair and preserve brittle books & documents. An ultra thin buffered (pH 8.5) Japanese mulberry paper coated with a heat activated...

A new ergonomic alternative to bone folders, these polymer platter ribs can be used over a wider area. Ribs are made of a unique flexible material that will not develop burrs or cracks under normal...

A new ergonomic alternative to bone folders, these polymer ribs have varying degrees of firmness so they can be bent or manipulated to fit into uneven, curved, or small areas. Shapes 0, 1 and 5 vary...

A selection of the most commonly used handmade Japanese papers for paper mending & book repair. Tengucho Wood Ash papers are made from 100% Kozo and cooked with wood ash. The Tengucho papermaking...

A selection of the most commonly used handmade Japanese papers for paper mending & book repair. Sekishu Hanshi papers are good for hinging, mending and backing. The middle bark layer is not removed...

A selection of the most commonly used handmade Japanese papers for paper mending & book repair. A medium weight 33g, long fibered paper available in white & natural colors. A soft slightly heavier...

Ideal for delicate conservation work, the Series 7 brushes are manufactured with the finest pure Kolinsky sable hair, rounded to a crisp point that maintains its shape during use. The seamless...

Soft, lightweight cotton gloves that protect your collection from dirty or oily hands. Prevents finger printing and scratching of fine art, photos, fiche, negatives, slides, etc.Our better quality...

Work aprons protect clothes against solvents, oils, chemicals & spills of any nature. White 1 Mil polyethylene disposable apron packed in handy dispenser bag.  Slips over head and ties in back.  Work...

Tengu tape machine-made 100% Thai Kozo, has no adhesive and is two sided deckled. Ideal for edge supports, hinging large artwork and useful for other conservation repair. Tape...

Provides individual books, pamphlets and periodicals extra protection while waiting for repairs & processing.Two individual tan corrugated boards with cotton tying tape. Heavyweight (250lbs. Test)...

Non-stick Teflon bone folders for the burnishing or sharp creasing of preservation storage & repair materials. Glue will not stick to Teflon.Additional shipping charges may apply

Standard 1/4 inch stainless steel staples will not rust, penetrate cleanly and fit all standard staplers. Price per box of 5,000. Additional shipping charges may apply

Used for reinforcing and lining book spines and connecting cover boards, this sized cotton cheesecloth is commonly referred to as crash, mull and tarlatan. The open weave (approx. 22 threads per...

Non-stick, non-abrasive support fabric for fragile papers during conservation treatments. Used as an interleaving material when drying photographs, papers & textiles. The porous weave allows water to...

Dotted palm, heavy duty cotton gloves provide a secure grip when handling valuable artifacts. The entire surface of the finger and palm area is covered with non-slip nodules. 100% cotton and washable...

 • Remove dust and static These brushes have carbon fibers impregnated in the handles to conduct static charges off a surface, dissipating the static and eliminating the attraction of dust. Damaging...

Italian round brushes made of natural hog hair bristles mounted on solid wood handles. The stiff bristle brush, suitable for applying PVA, paste, other cold glues and hot hide glues. Round brushes...

Handcrafted in the USA from Baltic Birch This professionally designed press was tested and approved in US and UK book labs for casing-in, pressing signatures before sewing, and pressing after gluing...

Keep dust from collecting on filmand negatives while also protecting against scratches and fingerprints. ESD gloves are specifically designed to dissipate static electricity and are comfortable and...

A smooth polyvinyl adhesive (PVA) with excellent lay-flat properties. Adhesive dries clear and remains flexible. PVA will not turn yellow or become brittle with age and is remoistenable with water...

High quality stainless steel spatulas.Used for detailed work in conservation and bookbinding. We offer 3 sizes to better serve your needs. A spoon end, standard round end with flat end and an extra...

A pH neutral adhesive with excellent aging characteristics. Used to resize, as a surfactant for cleaning, as a paper adhesive on its own, and is compatible for mixing with wheat starch paste or PVA...

Babour's 100% unbleached Irish linen thread in 50-gram spools.Thread has twisted satin finish & will not split, fray or break. Does not unravel in use. Available in two weights: 18/3 (medium weight)...

Lightweight, sleek, and perfect for artists and conservators, Koi water brushes feature a unique transparent water reservoir for controlled distribution of water through the fine flexible nylon...

An excellent bookbinding tool that allows effortless hole-punching in a variety of materials, including leathers, papers, and binder board. The wood and brass handheld device enables drilling...

Made of the softest select sheep hair bristles, these flat brushes are the traditional tool for applying water and thin water solutions of bleach, adhesives and paints. They can also be used to dust...

 For use in bookbinding, conservation and fine art applications Adhere paper, cloth, wood and leather, and repair ceramic objects with this pH neutral, acid-free polyvinyl acetate emulsion. Also...

A selection of the most commonly used handmade Japanese papers for paper mending & book repair. A lightweight, long fibered, natural colored paper for bookbinding and mending many types of paper. A...