Book and Document Repair

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...

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

Short wooden handle made of dressed goat hair is a flat brush that can be used for applying water and thin water solutions such as adhesives or paint. The angle allows easy navigation hard to reach areas. The soft and silky bristles make them a perfect...

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

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 and is easily reversible with water.Note: To...

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 prior to binding or shelving. Easily cuts to desired...

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 acid and solvent free acrylic co-polymer adhesive...

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 use. Platter Ribs available only in Medium.Due to...

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 only in size. Shape 3 has a pointed end and straighter...

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 tradition has been handed down for 4 generations...

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 while preparing for making the paper, creating...

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 weight mending sheet useful for filling voids in...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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

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

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...

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...

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,...

 • 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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Specifically formulated for conservation purposes...

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 large standard spatula for bigger jobs. Due to fuel...

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 adhesives. This is a premium grade (lower iron content)...

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) and 25/3 (light-medium weight). Due to fuel...

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 bristles. Available in three sizes to produce strokes from...

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 anywhere on a sheet of material, rather than only along the...

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 delicate surfaces. The unfinished long wooden handles...

 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 holds firmly to plastic materials and can be used on...

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 lightweight sheet that forms a delicate edge when...

Apply glue without drippingThis unique dispenser features a two-chamber design that pulls the glue back after squeezing to eliminate dripping and prevent clogging. Ideal for vertical applications. A widemouth opening enables easy...

Specifically designed for fine art hinging. The adhesive used is a refined version of the original, providing better initial—as well as final—bond strength, while retaining the same stable aging characteristics of the Filmoplast line. P90...

Beautiful, lightweight (85gm) machine printed papers are made in France and are used for endpapers, in books and journals, as well as in boxes. The decorative colors and designs add an elegant touch to repaired, newly bound, or artistic handmade books...