How To Bind A Book Spine Repair Guide

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Introduction

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Step 1

              How to Bind a Book Spine

First, grab the book you would like to fix.

First, grab the book you would like to fix.

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Step 2

Then, open the book to where you have the most access to the exposed inner spine.

Then, open the book to where you have the most access to the exposed inner spine.

Step 3

Shake up the glue before removing the cap.
Then, test glue on a piece of paper before placing it on the spine of the book. It should be about the consistency of Elmer’s glue.

Shake up the glue before removing the cap.

Then, test glue on a piece of paper before placing it on the spine of the book. It should be about the consistency of Elmer’s glue.

Step 4

Place the glue along the spine opposite of the cover. Make sure you are distributing glue evenly.
You may also choose to use a paint brush to make sure area is completely covered with glue.
Glue is runny; use with caution.

Place the glue along the spine opposite of the cover. Make sure you are distributing glue evenly.

You may also choose to use a paint brush to make sure area is completely covered with glue.

Glue is runny; use with caution.

Step 5

After placing the glue, wrap the cover tightly around the book.
Firmly drag your fingers down the spine of the book to avoid any air pockets.
Remove any excess glue with a tissue.
For the demonstration we held the book as shown. You may also choose to place something on top of the book, such as a paperweight or another book, and let it sit for 30 to 40 minutes.

After placing the glue, wrap the cover tightly around the book.

Firmly drag your fingers down the spine of the book to avoid any air pockets.

Remove any excess glue with a tissue.

For the demonstration we held the book as shown. You may also choose to place something on top of the book, such as a paperweight or another book, and let it sit for 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 6

After the glue is dry, you should be able to lightly tug on the pages without any movement.
If movement occurs then allow the glue an additional 10 to 15 minutes to dry. Once dry, you’ve completed your book repair.

After the glue is dry, you should be able to lightly tug on the pages without any movement.

If movement occurs then allow the glue an additional 10 to 15 minutes to dry. Once dry, you’ve completed your book repair.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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