How to "Case-In" a Text Block
Welcome to our guide on casing in a book, the final and essential step in your bookbinding journey. In this guide, we’ll walk you through co
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Sep 4
How to Prepare a Book Spine for Binding
Preparing a book spine for binding is a critical part of the bookbinding process. Follow these steps to ensure your text block is secure...
Sep 3
A Bookbinder’s & Book Enthusiast’s Guide to New York
New York is full of cultural and historical sites., from The Met ropolitan Museum of Art , to the Statue of Liberty , and everything else...
Aug 5
How Do You Store a 79 Foot Scroll?
How does one store a 79 foot long Temple Banner from the 17th century? To accomplish this, our customer engaged TALAS for advice. The...
Jul 29
Cylinder Mould Papermaking at St. Cuthberts Paper Mill
In 2016, TALAS had the pleasure of visiting St. Cuthberts Paper Mill. Located in Wells, England this picturesque mill has been creating...
Jul 25
Water Activated Adhesives vs Self Adhesive Tapes
It’s simple, if the adhesive comes in direct or very close contact with artwork, you should avoid using a self adhesive product whenever...
Jul 24
Making Usu Mino Paper
In a small rural town in the Kochi Prefecture of Japan lives Osamu Hamada and his brother Hironao. They have been making paper their...
Jul 24
The Difference Between Vellum & Parchment
What’s the difference between vellum and parchment ? Parchment is a general term for an animal skin which has been prepared for writing...
Jul 23
Bone Folder vs. Teflon Folder
Simply put, a bone folder is an indispensable and essential tool for any bookbinder, graphic artist, or craftsperson. Why you ask?...
Jul 22
Fore-edge Painting with Martin Frost
In September of 2016 we had the privilege of having Martin Frost lead a course on Fore-Edge Painting here at TALAS. This event with...
Jul 19
Accordion Archival Box Dividers
As New Yorkers, we understand that space is of the essence and that often times multiple objects, or people, must co-habitate inside the...
Jul 19
Rice Paper, What’s That?... Japanese Fibers, Demystified
Western Papers are already enough to wrap our hands around… but then we enter the sphere of Japanese Papers. Welcome to the world of...
Jul 19
Gamblin Conservation Colors and Pigmented Resin Wax Sticks
In February of 2017 we had the privilege of hosting Catherine and Robert Gamblin for a presentation and demonstration here at TALAS...
Jul 18
What’s the Difference Between the Jade PVAs?
Good question! There are 4 varieties of Jade PVA: Jade 403, Jade 711, Jade R and Jade Thick. But before we get into the specifics,...
Jul 16
Guide to Bookbinding Leathers
Not sure which bookbinding leather to choose? When it comes to selecting leather there are many options and various different lines. Here...
Jul 16
Binding a Simple French Link Stitch Book
Creating your own books can be a rewarding and creative endeavor. One of the foundational techniques for binding a book is the French...
Jul 11
Mounting Parchment & Vellum
Mounting parchment and vellum can be a meticulous process, but with the right materials and techniques, you can achieve a beautifully...
Jul 11
Gudy 870 (O) vs Gudy 831 (V)
Gudy adhesives, both 831 and 870, are exceptional double-sided mounting adhesives. These acid-free dry mount tapes are great for...
Jul 10
How to Alum Paper for Paper Marbling
Marbling paper in the Ebru (Turkish) style of marbling requires that the paper first be treated using a mordant, in this case an alum...
Jun 27
Managing Your Environment: Agents of Deterioration
Material collections are treasures troves of historical, cultural, and scientific information, providing invaluable insights into our...
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