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Book Repair Kit, Tools & Tote

Use to start or complement your book repair program

The Book Repair Tool Kit keeps all your required tools together with extra room for your book repair supplies. Includes convenient carry tote.

Kit includes 1 each of the following:

• carry tote

• Square Ended Bookbinding Knife

• Graphic Knife with Cover and Blade

• 9" Shears

• Awl

• 1" Round Glue Brush

• 3/4" Bookcraft Glue Brush

• 12" Steel Edge Cork Backed Rule

• Magic Rub Eraser

• Plexiglas Rods (6)

• Genuine Bone folder

• Cleaning Pad

• Micro-spatula

All supplies are also sold separately.

Overall dimensions of Carry Tote: 8 1/4H x 18W x 12"D

Kits, Book Repair, UCL-Deluxe

Japanese Paper

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Hosokawa Ohban, Sheets, 40gsm

This very strong paper is useful for backing, hinging or conservation

· 40gsm

· pH neutral

Handmade, 100% Kozo paper features long fibers and a slightly dark, natural color.

5 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 25 x 37"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Kaji Natural, Sheets, 28gsm

You'll find many conservation uses for this medium-weight paper

· 28gsm

· pH of 6.6

Beautiful handmade paper created from 100% Thai kozo. Paper has a natural color.
5 per package.

Overall dimensions: 24 1/2 x 39"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Kizukishi, Sheets, 18gsm

Appropriate for mending many types of papers

· 18gsm

Kizukishi handmade paper is lightweight, long-fibered, and features a delicate feathered edge when water torn. The wispy fibers blend in with the paper being mended.
Kizukishi is offered in a natural fiber color. 2 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 24 x 36"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Mino-Gami, Sheets, 24gsm

Excellent conservation paper for hinges and backing

· 24gsm

· pH of 7.3
A very thin but strong, smooth paper handmade of kozo and sulphite pulp.

Paper has a natural color.
5 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 25 x 39"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Mulberry, Sheets, 45gsm

The most popular, versatile Japanese paper for hinging, repair and printmaking

· 45gsm

· pH neutral

Paper is handmade in Japan of 30% kozo, 70% sulphite wood pulp with 4 natural deckles. This soft white paper is lightweight yet strong.

Note:The name 'mulberry' comes from the plant that produces the kozo fiber.

10 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 25 x 33 1/2"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Sekishu Tsuru, Sheets, 21gsm

A superb paper for hinging, mending and backing

· 21gsm

· pH neutral
Paper is handmade of 100% sekishu kozo fibers, including the middle bark layer, which makes for a strong paper.
One side is smooth, the other slightly rough. Paper features a natural color.
5 per package.

Overall dimensions: 21 x 29 1/2"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Sekishu, Sheets, 30gsm

Useful for filling voids in paper and for some types of hinging

· 30gsm

Handmade Sekishu paper is medium-weight, long-fibered and most often used for mending hinges and binding repair. Features a delicate feathered edge when water torn. The wispy fibers blend in with the paper being mended.
Sekishu can also be used for guarding signatures and for mending cover stock.
5 sheets per package.
Available in natural (part number JTPSN) and white (part number JTPSW).

Overall dimensions: 24 x 39"

Paper, Japanese, Handmade, Tengucho, Sheets, 11gsm

Thin, yet soft and strong for backing, reinforcing or other conservation treatments

· 11gsm

· pH of 7.2

Handmade from pure Japanese kozo pulp. Paper features a natural color.
5 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 21 x 31"

Paper, Japanese, Machine-Made, Kozo-Shi, Rolls/Sheets, 24gsm

Popular for printmaking and conservation uses

· 24gsm

· pH of 7.0

Thin, strong paper, machine made for consistency of a combination of kozo and sulphite pulp. The wide roll is great for backing large works of art. Natural color.

Paper options:
51032 (roll): 47" x 196.8 ft.
51038: (5 sheets per package): 25 x 38"

Paper, Japanese, Machine-Made, Tengucho, Sheets, 7.5gsm

Use paper to line, support or repair documents or works of art

· 7.5gsm

· pH of 7.0

The Japanese kozo fibers are prepared using the same process as the handmade Tengucho, producing a soft, silky machine-made paper. Gossamer thin.

10 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 25 x 38"

Paper, Japanese, Machine-Made, Unryu, Sheets, 37gsm

Great for interleaving

· 37gsm

· pH neutral

White paper is machine-made in Japan of kozo and sulphite fibers. Long, white fibers add interest to this extremely soft paper.

10 sheets per package.

Overall dimensions: 25 x 37 1/2"

Glue it, tape it, fix it...all-in-one book repair kits with step-by-step instructions

The Bookcraft Deluxe Model Book Repair Kit has all of the supplies you need to make the book repairs described in the Bookcraft book repair manual (included). Choose from 2 different kit sets.

Kit UCL-Deluxe Includes:

Contents Description:

1 Bookcraft Manual (protection & repair guide)

3 Rolls Bookcraft Tape with Release Liner (black, blue, red)

3 Rolls Bookcraft Cloth Tape (brown, green, maroon)

1 Roll 3M Scotch 845 Transparent Book Tape

1 Roll 3M Scotch Magic Mending Tape

1 Roll 3M White Hinge Repair Tape

2 Rolls Single-stiched Binder

24 Clear Book Repair Wings

96 Clear Quick Corners

1 Bottle Magic-Mend Adhesive, 8 oz.

1 Glue Stick

6 Paste Cloths 12" x 36"

1 Spool 20/2 Linen Bookbinder's Thread

100 Sheets 8 1/2 x 11" Permalife End Papers

50 Sheets 8 x 10" Folder Stock for Spine Inlays

50 Sheets 9 x 12" Waxed Paper

1 Spraylon Plastic Spray

1 Groom/Stick Paper Cleaner