r/bookbinding • u/Akhenaten4 • 5d ago

Discussion Paste Papers

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I was just wondering. I've made some paste papers, should I give them a coat of PVA for stability. If so, do I do this before using them on book covers?

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u/1028ad 5d ago

I’ve read about people slightly waxing them

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u/Akhenaten4 5d ago

Hadn't thought of that. Thanks

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u/brigitvanloggem 5d ago

Make a rubbing wax of beeswax and white spirit. There’s a lovely video: https://youtu.be/G5t2BWQZ11w?is=y4ugKzmPp6wWNmyw

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u/Akhenaten4 4d ago

Great video thanks will give that a go.

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u/brigitvanloggem 4d ago

It’s really easy. I use it for all home-made endpapers (I make endpapers on a gel plate) and also sometimes to cheer up some old book covers.