Bless you for this video. I was thumbing through my Parker Pneumatic book and one of the pages just fell right out haha. Knowing absolutely nothing about book repair, a quick search led me to this very helpful how-to video in which I actually learned a few different things about books.
I started binding free works for personal use, and I had a writer reach out to me after seeing progress photos about a change of last name, so this is extremely helpful. You made this guide clear and easy to follow!
Nice neat way to tip in. I always use waxed paper strips between the pages while it dries, but maybe I'm messier than you! A suggestion for those finding themselves with an old book with soft paper. Sometimes when cutting/trimming, the point of your exacto catches even if it's very sharp. I have found that in that case, using an exacto blade with a curved edge and going lightly down paper a few times helps to prevent shredding these old papers.
If the pages are soft anyways it would be better to just scan xerox the page both side then print it over to a new page. You also have the choice to choose which page you like; be it something stronger and thicker or something similar to the previous one.
Thank you for doing such a good tutorial on gluing loose pages back in a book. I have a bible which has some pages that have come loose and I would like to fix it. Now I now what to do to fix it. I am very grateful for such a good tutorial.
Very helpful tutorial for the patient diy'ers. Thank you! No offense to other humam beings. I just think it's easy to mess something up if you're not doing it slow, calm and steady.
Will white glue do it? What kind of adhesive should I use? I live in Europe, Portugal, I would love a detailed comment and answer. Thank you so much for this video!
Pelo que pesquisei na internet, parece-me ser cola sem ácido porque com ácido corrói e estraga o livro. Mas provavelmente já encontraste uma resposta ahaha
I am SO sorry for the very late reply. Yes, white glue works. You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
I found the Book Club Edition of The Dead Zone and it was As-Is. I didn't realize some of the pages were coming out. I think it's mostly in a chunk so it should be fairly easy. For 2 bucks, heck yeah
I have a brand new book where multiple single pages came out the first time I was reading it (like the binding machine was running out of glue, or something). I was considering removing the cover, clamping (vising) the book, using a saw to fray the spine, then spreading glue over the spine. Does this seem like a good idea, or do you have a better method?
John, apologies for my very late reply. I am glad folks below could point you to some good resources. Perfect binding, as Bronwyn suggested, is what you should have done.
I was just reading a book and a big giant chunk (about 65 pages) just came out. They're all still bound together but it's the first 60+ pages of the book. How do I go about bounding that back in?
I'm sure I am way too late to answer this, but I am only just seeing your question. Elmer's would work fine. You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
It looks identical to the one my mother uses for sewing. If I had to guess that is what it is, not self-healing but handy to making straight cuts and keeping your surface clean.
I used PVA from Amazon. It says "Ideal for bookbinding and paper projects." A few other tipping resources I've looked at recommended that. Hope this helps!
You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
I am SO sorry for the very late reply, but I am only now seeing your message. It was to make a cleaner edge for applying the glue. It isn't always necessary, but sometimes it makes it easier to get the page where you want it.
@@uncgarchives Gee, it's been years since I left this question and I've grown smart enough that the answer seems obvious now. Well, thanks for answering anyways. Cheers!
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How ironic that you're showing this tutorial on gluing pages back to a book spine...using a book about spines. Lol.
This makes it a double pun
Bless you for this video. I was thumbing through my Parker Pneumatic book and one of the pages just fell right out haha. Knowing absolutely nothing about book repair, a quick search led me to this very helpful how-to video in which I actually learned a few different things about books.
I started binding free works for personal use, and I had a writer reach out to me after seeing progress photos about a change of last name, so this is extremely helpful. You made this guide clear and easy to follow!
Nice neat way to tip in. I always use waxed paper strips between the pages while it dries, but maybe I'm messier than you!
A suggestion for those finding themselves with an old book with soft paper. Sometimes when cutting/trimming, the point of your exacto catches even if it's very sharp. I have found that in that case, using an exacto blade with a curved edge and going lightly down paper a few times helps to prevent shredding these old papers.
If the pages are soft anyways it would be better to just scan xerox the page both side then print it over to a new page.
You also have the choice to choose which page you like; be it something stronger and thicker or something similar to the previous one.
Oh goodness, thank you. That’s easy for one page but what if I have 50? That would be tedious!
Thank you for doing such a good tutorial on gluing loose pages back in a book. I have a bible which has some pages that have come loose and I would like to fix it. Now I now what to do to fix it. I am very grateful for such a good tutorial.
Very helpful tutorial for the patient diy'ers. Thank you!
No offense to other humam beings. I just think it's easy to mess something up if you're not doing it slow, calm and steady.
Is the adhesive a special kind like just your typical office supply glue-stick type?
Wow, great tutorial. You know how to teach. Thank you for this, as simple as it is a procedure- you show how to guarantee maximum success,
This is good for my Album Photobooks that Riped!
Half of my pages fall out and this is my first time fixing it hopefully it come out great
May I ask why you use Elmers/PVA instead of wheat or starch paste for over/under tears? I heard that wheat/starch paste mends stronger than PVA?
Thank you for this! I can now fix one of my favorite book.
Will white glue do it? What kind of adhesive should I use? I live in Europe, Portugal, I would love a detailed comment and answer.
Thank you so much for this video!
Pelo que pesquisei na internet, parece-me ser cola sem ácido porque com ácido corrói e estraga o livro. Mas provavelmente já encontraste uma resposta ahaha
@@ZMemme Por acaso não tinha! Deram-me uns contratempos e não cheguei a pegar nos livros que queria restaurar! Muito obrigada pela resposta! 💚
I am SO sorry for the very late reply. Yes, white glue works. You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
Badly need this. Two chapters of my book already fallen apart.
I found the Book Club Edition of The Dead Zone and it was As-Is. I didn't realize some of the pages were coming out. I think it's mostly in a chunk so it should be fairly easy. For 2 bucks, heck yeah
I have a brand new book where multiple single pages came out the first time I was reading it (like the binding machine was running out of glue, or something). I was considering removing the cover, clamping (vising) the book, using a saw to fray the spine, then spreading glue over the spine. Does this seem like a good idea, or do you have a better method?
Sage Reynolds video on perfect binding may help you with this
Also try DAS bookbinding videos
John, apologies for my very late reply. I am glad folks below could point you to some good resources. Perfect binding, as Bronwyn suggested, is what you should have done.
I was just reading a book and a big giant chunk (about 65 pages) just came out. They're all still bound together but it's the first 60+ pages of the book.
How do I go about bounding that back in?
Search for a video on perfect binding... or maybe we'll get one made eventually. :)
Can you glue the whole spine if there’s a whole bunch of pages loose, falling off?
Awesome! Thank you!
Publishers don't make books, they publish books. It's book binders that put the books together.
Just what I needed. Very helpful. Thanks!
Doesn't PVA dry solid and brittle? Surely EVA would be a better option?
Can I use Elmers Glue? Its all i have.
I'm sure I am way too late to answer this, but I am only just seeing your question. Elmer's would work fine. You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
yeah but what glue?
I have a School yearbook that has a page loose how do I fix that
Terrific. Thank you 🙏
Very helpful, thank you.
is that white glue??
You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
Thank you so much !
what kind of mat are you using? Is this a self-healing mat ? Is that just fine for cutting paper?
It looks identical to the one my mother uses for sewing. If I had to guess that is what it is, not self-healing but handy to making straight cuts and keeping your surface clean.
Yes, self-healing. I am so sorry for the very late reply. I am sure you found your answer long ago. Any cutting mat will do.
What kind of adhesive do you use?
I used PVA from Amazon. It says "Ideal for bookbinding and paper projects." A few other tipping resources I've looked at recommended that. Hope this helps!
@@WillHsuMusic it is
You want to use a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) type glue. It dries clear and remains flexible when dry. Regular school glue works, but a more archival version can be found by searching "neutral pH PVA".
@@uncgarchives Thanks
why do u cut the edge
I am SO sorry for the very late reply, but I am only now seeing your message. It was to make a cleaner edge for applying the glue. It isn't always necessary, but sometimes it makes it easier to get the page where you want it.
@@uncgarchives
Gee, it's been years since I left this question and I've grown smart enough that the answer seems obvious now. Well, thanks for answering anyways. Cheers!
@@lordvaderbossofdoom3960 so sorry for the delay! I'm so glad you have long since figured it out. :)
Joe from You could have repaired this book super fast
Medical students can relate
I bought a book and got home and read it only to find that 4 pages were ripped out🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
What type of glue did you use ?