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...

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...

Pre-cooked wheat starch in powder form without any additives. Simply mix with cold water to desired consistency. Makes small quantities when desired. Used for paper repairs, paper hinges, etc.. Popular for use as a poultice for removing adhesives on...

Superior dexterity and puncture resistance Easily handle small items, documents, and turn book and manuscript pages without slippage with these thin, 4mil nitrile gloves. Made of an inert material that is puncture and chemical resistant.  Contains...

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.

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).

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...

Safely holds detached covers in place, loose pages together, stacks of periodicals awaiting the binder, rolled chart, etc.Fasteners are made from 100% undyed & unbleached cotton. Soft, non-abrasive pull fasteners cannot stain, crease or tear...

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...

Economical protection Ideal for handling documents, photographic prints and artifacts, these disposable gloves are made of an unbleached white cotton knit that will stretch to fit any size hand. Protect against dirt and fingerprints. Dispose after use...