september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

Bookbinding Adhesives
S340. Jade 403. Highly recommended PVA adhesive
for bookbinding. pH neutral. 8oz $8.95 16oz $13.95
S203. “Yes!” Stickflat Glue. For long-lasting archival
mounting. Neutral pH. Will not react with air against
paper. Completely organic, can be thinned with warm
water. Ideal for conservation of art & bookbinding.
Pint (16 oz.). $12.95
S233. Wheat Starch for Paste. Pre-cooked, dissolves
easily in cold water. Can also be mixed with PVA
adhesives or methylcellulose. Used for attaching paper
to boards and leather to covers, and in tissue repairing.
Wheat starch does not yellow. Also used for paste
paper. Archival. 1 lb bag. $6.50
S585. Rice Starch. Monique Lallier uses this as an
adhesive for bookbinding. Also used for lining &
repairing works of art on paper. Forms a transparent
film. Requires cooking. Belgian. 1lb Bag. $6.50
S343. Methyl Cellulose. Used as an adhesive alone or
mixed with Wheat Paste or PVA. Increase the drying
time of PVA allowing for more repositioning. Makes a
wonderful paste for paste papers.
4oz/$8.00 8oz/$11.00 16oz/$15.00.
Book Board
Davey Board. Single ply, dense, acid free bookbinding
board. Highest quality. For most bookbinding and box
making needs, the .080 (approx. 3/32") is recommended.
Smaller books use .070.
Davey Board New Sizes!
New sizes and thicknesses of Davey Board at lower
prices. Quantity prices are available on any combination
of size and thickness. This is real Davey board, the
best bookboard available.
S714. 70pt. Pack of 8. 9"x11.5". $11.95. 2/$10.95/pk.
S715. 80pt. Pack of 8. 9"x11.5". $12.95. 2/$11.95/pk.
S716. 70pt. Pack of 10. 5.25"x7.25". $11.95. 2/$10.95/pk.
S717. 70pt. Pack of 8. 10"x14.75". $16.95.
2/$14.95/pk. 3/$13.95/pk. 4/$12.95/pk.
S718. 80pt. Pack of 8. 10"x14.75". $18.95. 2/$16.95/pk.
3/$15.95/pk. 4/$14.95/pk.
S719. 70pt. Pack of 8. 15"x20". $27.95. 2/$24.95/pk.
3/$22.95/pk. 4/$21.95/pk.
S720. 80pt. Pack of 8. 15"x20". $29.95. 2/$26.95/pk.
3/$24.95/pk. 4/$23.95/pk.
See page 63 for board cutters.
More Bookbinding Supplies
S439. Book Tape. Acid-free gum lined tape.
1-1/2" wide. In white. 1 yard. $2.95
S516. Headbands. Ivory 60". $5.00
S617. Super (Mull or Crash). Open weave cotton
material used for attaching the spine of the book to
the case. 18" x 36". $8.95
Bookbinder’s Tape. Strong, acid-free, gummed
linen tape for binding and repair.
S707. 1"x36". Scored for easy folding. $6.95
S708. 2"x36". $6.95
S709. Book Repair Tape. Extra strong adhesive tape
for binding projects and for reinforcing or repairing
spines. 2"x15yds. Specify White, Black. $19.95
See pages 62-63 for more bookbinding supplies.
Round Glue Brushes
S344-8
S344-10
Unfinished wood handles, pure blond hog bristles
with rust free ferrules. For PVA and wheat paste.
S344-6. 1/2" dia. $8.25 S344-10. 3/4"dia. $9.25
S344-14. 1" dia. $13.95
S345. Microspatula
S345. Microspatula #1. Stainless Steel. 8" long. $4.25
S538. Smaller Microspatula. 6.25" long. $3.65
S390. Bookwizard. A multifunction
template designed for
paper artists and bookmakers.
Streamline measuring tasks,
create perfect squares with
diagonals and center points,
outline stab binding holes, insure
perfect center-align binding holes. Instruction
booklet. Sturdy plastic printed with a background
grid of 1/8" and measuring guides. $16.95
Cutting Tools
S417. Excel Deluxe Knife. It’s time to upgrade. This
American-made knife has a soft handle, a no-roll
feature, much sharper blades and best of all it’s
PURPLE (or Black, Green, Blue, Grey, Red). It’s no
more expensive than X-acto’s basic knife! Safety Cap,
#11 Blade. Specify color. $3.95
S130. #11
S417. Excel Deluxe Knife
S129. #10
S130. Excel #11 Blade. The standard pointed blade.
5 blades $1.50 10 blades $2.90 Box of 100 $19.99
S129. Excel #10 Blades. Carbon Steel. Super sharp,
double honed blades. 5 blades $2.10
Scalpel. Sharpest surgical blades available for
cutting, trimming, & scraping. Disposable
blades snap onto handle.
S373. Scalpel Metal Handle. $5.30
S374. #23 Scalpel Blades. $.60 each,
10/.55 each. 25/.50 each
See page 63 for paper cutters
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S373.
B3017. Bookbinding Techniques
and Projects by Joseph Cambras.
2008. 144pp. 8.25"x11.25". Paper
$26.99. JNB Price $24.95
Presents history, tools & materials,
techniques, sewing & gluing, paper
cutting & folding, along with decorating
and coloring techniques for
the traditional craft of bookbinding. Profusely illustrated,
step-by-step instructions for 17 bookbinding projects,
including standard cloth and leather covers, photo album,
document case, stationery box and slipcase.