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Bookbinding Needle 0 out of 5. Generally, one fourth and one half of an inch are suitable for most uses. The thread used for binding should be strong yet soft enough so that it does not cut and tear apart the signature paper. This just weakens the binding, and it does not last for a very long time then. The No 16 and No 25 mercerized cotton thread can serve as good substitutes what is Mercerized Cotton Thread?
The carpet and No 18 button threads can also be used. In most cases, a No 50 thread will also be just fine, which is often used for sewing cloth. The numbers associated with these threads actually depicts their fineness; a greater number indicates a finer thread, further information on Thread Yarn.
Before sewing, thread should be waxed so that kinking can be prevented. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get access to HD videos of hundreds of Book Binding tutorials and reviews! A perfect board is one that is stable and dense, and does not allow the covering material to warp as it is pasted onto the board. At times, the material suffers from shrinkage after the paste has dried, which makes the board hollow onto one side.
The same thing can happen with the end sheets as well when they are pasted onto the boards other side. Before pasting any of these, it should be ensured that the pull of the end sheet is the same as the cover material. Of the many boards available, a binder board is the most suitable one for use most common brands are Lineco and Davey Board. I often find good deals for BookBinding boards over at Amazon. Binders Board is made from pulp and is not made from any glue or lamination.
The board is manufactured by hydraulically pressing damped pulp webs or blankets onto top of each other. The board produced by this method is resistant to distortion and has a higher density than other boards of the same thickness, which makes it more suitable for binding. Chipboard, which is similar to the back that supports paper pads, can also be used for books that are smaller than 7 by 9 inches.
For books greater than this size, make sure the board is not stiff which can weaken the binding with time. In this case, a high quality illustration board can be used because it is stiffer and prevents warping.
This board is made in a single ply, double ply or threesome ply. If the book is excessively large and requires even stronger covers then two illustration boards can be combined together and used as one.
This can be done by pasting them onto each other and leaving them pressed between heavy weights for about 12 hours. Mull is actually a word used for the cloth that is pasted to cover the tapes and the signatures after sewing is done. The main purpose of the mull is to assemble all the signatures together while ensuring that the backbone of the book remains flexible. An ideal mull is one that has enough weave space and durability.
The first characteristic allows the paste to penetrate easily and stick it well over the tape and signatures, and the second feature lets the mull bear repeated flexing. The most suitable choices for mull are white linen and muslin because of their high durability. Muslin is available in the unbleached form as well but it can mar the appearance because it may appear as shadow through the end sheets, particularly if they are thin.
As such, a white muslin cloth is more preferable. Since traditional times, a paste made out of wheat flour has been used for bookbinding. This particular glue is not only inexpensive, but gives very good results as well, making the binding stay put for several generations to come.
Moreover, it is safer than other modern glues that contain chemicals in large quantities, and so can react with the paper and other bookbinding supplies and materials, thereby shortening the life.
The wheat flour paste can easily be prepared at home. Pour almost one and a half cup of water into a saucepan. Add about four tablespoons of white flour in the water, but do this is in very small quantities. All the while, beat the mixture thoroughly with a fork or egg beater. Heat the mixture and stir it constantly until water begins to boil. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool at room temperature.
Once the paste has been cooled off, observe its consistency. If it seems too thick, then add more water. This homemade paste can be stored at room temperature for a quite a few days. However, if it is refrigerated in an airtight container, its life can increase up to three weeks. If mold starts growing on the paste, then throw it out, and make some more. Cloth may be available in a wide range in the market, featuring attractive hues, beautiful designs, varying textures and different weaves.
However, not all of them can be used for bookbinding. This is because every fabric does not have the same suppleness, the same handling strength and behaves differently when pasted onto other materials. The last point is obviously the one of most concern because it depicts the strength and life of binding. Before choosing any fabric, test it by two different methods as an assurance that the right one would be chosen.
In the first technique, apply some glue onto the cloth and fix it onto a small piece of the board. Now put some glue onto the surface of the board, and then try to fix the cloth over it. Observe the paste: if it settles down and stays there while putting the cloth firm in its place, the fabric can be used. However, in other cases, the paste might just seep through the fabric, and appear on the actual cover.
This creates a very prominent stain when the paste dries up. Moreover, if the quality of the paste or the fabric is low, the paste can dull the color of the fabric or change it due to chemical reactions with the dyes.
It does have its drawbacks, but the fact that the fabric does not allow the paste to appear onto the outer surface compensates them. The buckram fabric is woven in a special manner such that the weaves prevent the glue from passing through.
But the cloth is stiff and it cannot be easily manipulated or folded over. As such, it is difficult to stick it onto the board; the overall effect is good because no glue stains appear on the cover outweighs this.
Dressed in precious cloth, the book appears in its full glory There are many varieties of cover fabrics: coated, uncoated, coloured, natural, etc. The variety is endless. It depends on the contents or the application which cloth is being used. There is a significant difference between a cover made of paper or cloth.
Durability, protection against stains and the need for embossing are other reasons for choosing cloth instead of paper. There are many varieties of cover fabrics: coated, uncoated, coloured, natural, etc.
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