100% white cotton rag pulp
Pre-shredded and blender friendly. Made from 100% white cotton rag pulp. 8 oz.
Abaca Pulp, 24 x 32 in. Sheet
A favorite fiber of traditional paper makers and studio artists. This natural color fiber comes from banana plant leaves grown in the Philippines. Pre-beaten and prepared for paper making, abaca pulp rehydrates in the kitchen blender.
Acid-free Barbour's Linen Thread
The imported unbleached linen thread with a satin finish is one of the strongest and highest quality threads available. It has been a favorite hand-sewing thread for decades. Sold in 0.5 lb. cones in the following numbers. Price each.
Archival Book Plates
Archivally safe book plates offer an excellent means of recognizing a patron's generosity or for identifying a special collection. The elegant design is printed in black with a pH of 8.5 and 3% calcium carbonate buffer. Custom imprinting is available ... read more
Beeswax
Beeswax is the traditional material used by conservators and book binders for waxing thread to make difficult sewing jobs easier to accomplish. Sold in 1 oz. blocks.
Belgian Rice Starch
Similar to wheat starch, but it yields a lighter, thinner starch adhesive paste after cooking. NOTE: Must be cooked. See recipe below.
Bench Weights
Choose hard weights or soft weights. The soft weights are 1000 Denier Cordura cloth filled with hot-oiled processed steel shot. These weights are durable and practical as well as color safe. The hard weights are contoured for easy handling and ... read more
Binder Clips
Designed to securely hold papers in place. Handles can be used to hang clipped materials or folded flat for easy filing. Price per package of 12 clips.
Binder's Thread
A natural color # 10 cotton binding thread specifically made for heavy duty book repairs. Available in 1500 yard spools. Price each.
Binding Tape
Genuine linen tape is closely woven for strength; 0.375" width accommodates most popular size books.
Binding Thread
Strong genuine Irish linen thread. For hand sewing. Expands with moisture to prevent tears in paper.
Bone Scorer
Makes an excellent crease in paper or marks a line without using pencil. Genuine cattle bone. 4.875" long.
Book Press with Brass Edges
This versatile press is a must for all bookbinding work. Used by both the professional and the hobbyist it combines the features of a backing press, finishing press, standing press and brass-edged boards. Two vertical edges reinforced with brass strip.The ... read more
Book Repair Tape
Both the 1" and 2" tapes provide quick, safe repairs or stabilization for torn art, books or documents. They use a strong, very thin, acid-free tissue coated with neutral pH self-stick adhesive. When applied, the tape virtually disappears to give ... read more
Bookbinders' Needles
Sized to accommodate sturdy bookbinding threads, these needles have a length that is easy to handle and a slightly blunted point to reduce paper snags. Manufactured from the finest grade steel. Price per package.
Bookboard Punch
This heavy-duty alloy steel punch has a hardened cutting edge which is used to punch holes in bookboard for binding with ribbon. Creates a clean 0,25" diameter hole. Price each.
Brick and Lead Weights
Beautifully crafted archivally safe weights for use in binderies, conservation labs, matting studios, book repair departments and anywhere else there is a need to apply constant pressure over a period of time. These weights are constructed with either steel shot ... read more
Buckram Book Cloth
Buckram meets and exceeds the requirements for Library Buckram as defined by the Library Binding Institute's ''Standard For Library Binding, Section 16.4.1, Covering Materials.'' This aqueous coated Buckram has been specifically designed to retain the fabric appearance desired by connoisseurs ... read more
Casing Press
Imported birch plywood, hardwood slides and steel screw construction makes this casing press one of the best available. Platens have removable pressboards that can be used either flat or with a raised edge for setting hinge joints. Pressboard edges are ... read more
CoLibri Book Covering System
The CoLibri System is an innovative internationally patented book protection system. With CoLibri, you can quickly and easily apply a special transparent, custom fitted durable and protective covering to your books. In just 20 seconds, you can restore integrity ... read more
