How to Begin to Repair Your Books
Welcome to Save Your Books! If you haven’t registered yet, go ahead and get that done. Registering allows you to take all the free courses available and gives you access to the student forum. What’s next? What do you need to begin to repair your books? Without knowing how far you have already come in your studies I thought I would just start at the beginning. I am going to go ahead and assume that you are starting with a blank slate even though it is far more likely you have some tools and materials and knowledge already. Use this lesson as a checklist to create your book repair work station. When you have checked all the boxes (◊) you will be ready to get started repairing your books. Then you can choose your first project. Look for some good beginner project suggestions at the end of the lesson.
Click the “ Curriculum” Tab to get to the Lesson
- No Video
- Step by step Instructions
- Create your Book Repair Workspace
- Gather Tools
- Gather Materials
- Choose your First Book Repair Project with suggested Courses.
PERPETUAL CAVEAT: Never repair rare and/or scarce books. When in doubt only do preservation treatments and consult an accredited professional.
Linda Rollins
Shopping for beginner info for a book repair class
It's a good website for beginning students. I will be teaching Repairs for Your Personal Library at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in January. Wanted an online resource that is comprehensive and makes sense. Also like your sense of humor! The only reason I have for four stars, instead of five, is the website is a little awkward to navigate. (But I've never set up a website, so what do I know?) Linda Rollins Capella Book Arts, GBW Member since 1994, Silver Spring, MD
