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1eugenegant
The every interesting book blogger, Bibliophile Bullpen, has a great book repair site with videos: http://sicpress.blogspot.com/
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
2jamesrpoch
I have bought a few Easton Press books whose covers are a little worn. There are scratches at the ends that are showing white. Any suggestions on how I may restore or repair the color? I know it sounds crazy but have people color matched paint at the hardware store and just touched up spots? Obviously, I'd prefer an inexpensive solution as the books aren't worth that much anyway. Just like to get them to look the best they can be.
32wonderY
Not paint! Shop for a good set of permanent markers at an art store.
I say not paint, but I've been doing restoration work on other objects just for my own satisfaction, and I've gotten pretty good at mixing acrylic craft paints to match original colors.
I say not paint, but I've been doing restoration work on other objects just for my own satisfaction, and I've gotten pretty good at mixing acrylic craft paints to match original colors.
4waitingtoderail
1> That link goes to a blog with one post in 2012.
6waitingtoderail
>5 PhaedraB: Ah, nice point. ;)
8jamesrpoch
2wondery. Thank you for your input. The only reason I thought of paint was because I thought the color matching machine could be exact. lowes will mix samples I think for$3. But are you saying the latex paint would harm the cover? Are you saying acrylic would not (or maybe not that bad)? I trust your judgement and I guess if I could go to an art store and maybe find a pen that comes close. Thank you for any addition input you may offer!
92wonderY
Wet and dry colors will differ.
I think you'd have more control with the craft acrylics too, and they sell for less than a dollar at Crafts 2000 or Michaels. You can take the book and hold it up to the bottles. They will dry matte.
Still I think you'd get better results with markers. They are ink pigments and will soak into the exposed board.
There is a range of markers made to repair scratches in wood - look here - that might suit.
I'm fascinated by the craft of restoration. I have a friend who specializes in antique buttons and jewelry. My work has been mostly on religious statuary.
I think you'd have more control with the craft acrylics too, and they sell for less than a dollar at Crafts 2000 or Michaels. You can take the book and hold it up to the bottles. They will dry matte.
Still I think you'd get better results with markers. They are ink pigments and will soak into the exposed board.
There is a range of markers made to repair scratches in wood - look here - that might suit.
I'm fascinated by the craft of restoration. I have a friend who specializes in antique buttons and jewelry. My work has been mostly on religious statuary.
