Book and Document Repair

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 washable, for long term use.  Available in two...

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 areas. The scissors fine point allows for a higher...

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 spines. The simple design is both affordable and...

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 are a style of choice for applying thicker materials such...

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. Made of 100% Kozo paper. Available in two weights and can...

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 pass thru while the support fabric retains its...

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

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 spatula with one end tapered and the other end rounded is...

 • Remove dust and staticThese 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 dust and dirt particles will not...

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 inch) cloth can be glued directly onto the spine as a liner...

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. Sold 12 pair per package.Due to fuel surcharges,...

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) acid/lignin-free, buffered (pH 8.5) corrugated board...

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

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 is available in white or tan.Due to fuel surcharges,...

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 gloves are machine washable and may be reused many times...

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 nickel-plated ferrule will not rust and is mounted on a black...

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 aprons protect clothes against solvents,...