Re: [BKARTS] paper-backed bookcloth DIY?

[Chad Pastotnik <chad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Another solution that no one has brought up this time around (but  
certainly is in the archives) is to use a fabric backing available at  
fabric stores called Stitch Witchery or something similar to that.  
It's used to stiffen fabric for sewing cuffs or hems but you merely  
iron it on to the fabric and it acts nicely as a backer for our needs  
as a glue barrier. Not sure of the archival properties of it.

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On Oct 23, 2008, at 8:56 PM, J.E.Addison wrote:

> I've tried with just cloth and depending on the fabric it yields  
> different results. A lot of the fabric I'd like to use is lighter  
> than poplin or even calico, so paper backing is a must as the fabric  
> can look splotchy over the glue, and sometimes if it's lightly  
> colored, the bookboard tone comes through. This is undesirable for me.
>
> I will try letting the glue set up slightly first though. THat  
> hadn't occurred to me... thanks.
>
> I'll also be trying all the great tips provided and hopefully find  
> one that yields results I'm looking for.
>
> J.
>
> On Oct 23, 2008, at 10:12 PM, rsimola@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Is there a reason, other than the glue bleeding through, for backing  
> cloth with paper?  I have had good success laying a thin, even layer  
> of glue to the board and then when the glue turns transparent,  
> attaching the board directly to the cloth.  But if the paper adds a  
> meaningful amount of strength to the cover, I guess I will have to  
> stop doing this and start backing my cloth with paper.
>
> Robert Simola, Ph.D.
> Chaucer collector, craftsman, gardener, grape grower
> . . . and retired teacher
>
> <http://rsimola.blogspot.com/>
>
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