Fine Bindings
Restoration of antiquarian books using original formulae and traditional skills to period styles.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Fine Bindings - Conservation - Removing Foxing
Foxing can be a major problem in the deterioration of antiquarian books and a major headache to conservationists. The mildew spore is activated by damp conditions and accelerated by chemicals such as ferrous oxide in the original manufacture of the paper.
Fine Bindings - Conservation - Paper & Book Restoration
Fine Bindings - Paper & Book Restoration
Fine Bindings - Paper & Book Restoration
In fact several stains need to be identified and a course of action taken for each one individually which may mean several baths of different formulae followed by re-sizing the paper.
Coloured prints also need to be tackled with great care.
As does pages with missing or dilapidated edges.
Whatever the size, age, style or period.
By understanding and re-developing the lost "Art of Bookbinding" using hand made materials, original formulae and the traditional skills of the past Master Craftsmen, Period Fine Bindings can restore terminally damaged books to their original condition.
For more information:
Email Paul Tronson Master Bookbinder at:
periodfinebindings@googlemail.com