What’s Happening in the Shop

We’re working hard and having fun in the shop. See some of what we’ve been doing here.

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Often we have to remove materials to replace them,

Often we have to remove materials to replace them, usually it involves a lot of scraping, today is one of those days. #bookbinding #bookrepair #bookconservation #bookarts #atlantabookarts

Every book deserves a good place to rest. This boo

Every book deserves a good place to rest. This book is getting a cloth covered clamshell box before going home. It protects the book from dust, light, and slows changes in temperature and humidity, plus it’s a nice way to present the book. #bookbinding #bookarts #clamshellbox #dropspinebox #bookconservation #preservationenclosure

We’ve been cleaning so many spines in the shop

We’ve been cleaning so many spines in the shop that we need a new batch of methyl cellulose. We use the MC to hydrate and loosen the original glue. #bookrepair #bookconservation #bookbinding #methylcellulose #cleaningspines

It’s toning day in the shop today. We’re color

It’s toning day in the shop today. We’re coloring Japanese paper to match the color of the covers we’re working on. Sometimes it takes a while to get the right color, but it is so satisfying when the match is right. #bookrepair #bookconservation #bookbinding #toningtissue #atlantabookarts

Andrew is teaching three online workshops this sum

Andrew is teaching three online workshops this summer, the Clamshell Box, Hard Cover Books, and Preservation Enclosures. Each course uses recorded lessons with live office hours and a chat room for quick feedback and answers. See more at bookpaperthread.com. #clamshellbox #sewnboardbinding #preservationenclosure #onlineworkshop #bookartsworkshop #bookbinding #bookarts

Today we’re reproducing some marbled pages to fi

Today we’re reproducing some marbled pages to fill losses in the original endsheets of a dictionary. We keep original material when possible, and fill in missing parts with similar colors and patterns to make them look good and safe to handle. #bookconservation #bookrepair #marbledpaper #paperrepair #paperconservation #bookbinding #atlantabookarts

It’s a good day when a friend sends you a leathe

It’s a good day when a friend sends you a leather sample sheet from Relma. Such great leather. I wonder if I can write off the trip to Paris to pick up some leather. #bookbindingleather #bookbinding #bookarts #leatherbinding #atlantabookarts

I see a spool of thread and an audiobook in my fut

I see a spool of thread and an audiobook in my future. This book has had tape removed, the original sewing removed, tissue added to reinforce the folds and pages, and is ready to be sewn again. #bookrepair #bookconservation #bookbinding #guardingpages #paperconservation #japanesetissue #atlantabookarts

It’s good to get the grime and dirt off of your

It’s good to get the grime and dirt off of your books. One safe way is to use grated vinyl eraser crumbs. You get a nice overall cleaning of the object without rubbing the surface. Just keep a brush nearby for the cleanup. #bookconservation #bookcleaning #vinylerasers #vinylerasercrumbs #bookrepair #atlantabookarts

Clay coated papers like on this Bible can be trick

Clay coated papers like on this Bible can be tricky, but it’s so nice once the page is repaired and flat again. Now I’m ready to regulue the spine and add the linings. #bookconservation #bookrepair #paperrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

We’re hiring! Bindery / Conservation Technician

We’re hiring! Bindery / Conservation Technician

A full-time open-ended position is available at Big River Bindery, LLC in Atlanta, GA. This is an entry level position with room for growth. The job is an opportunity to receive training and gain experience in the conservation and preservation of books and paper, and the construction of new bindings and archival boxes.

Big River Bindery, LLC has operated in Atlanta, GA for the past 5 years, after relocating from Davenport, Iowa. We perform conservation treatments on bound materials and documents from the 17th to 21st century. We also bind small editions of new printed materials and make archival boxes and enclosures. The bindery is owned and operated by Andrew Huot.

The start date for this position is flexible, late July to early August 2021 as mutually convenient; the position will remain open until filled.

See the full description at our website, link in the bio. #bookbinding #bookarts #bookconservation

They call it a perfect binding, but it isn’t alw

They call it a perfect binding, but it isn’t always perfect. The adhesive on this Bible has failed and chunks of paper are falling out. A new and better adhesive binding will get the book back together and ready for Sunday. #bookrepair #bookconservation #biblerepair #bookbinding #doublefanadhesivebinding #notperfect #atlantabookarts

Today we’re testing out some new Super from @col

Today we’re testing out some new Super from @colophonbookarts and comparing it to the Cambric we use in the shop to line spines. We’re always looking for the best options for conserving books that we treat. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookarts #bookbindingmaterials #atlantabookarts

Andrew still has room in his upcoming online works

Andrew still has room in his upcoming online workshop on Long and Link Stitch Books. Learn all the ways you can decorate your spine while attaching the pages. See more a bookpaperthread.com, link in the bio. #bookbinding #bookarts #longstitchbinding #linkstitchbinding

I’m cleaning the spine of this family Bible and

I’m cleaning the spine of this family Bible and I wonder... Was this book style 232? Or the 232nd book he bound? Or the change in his pocket? I think I need to start numbering the spines of the books I work on to leave a question for the next conservator. #bookconservation #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts #cleanspine #biblerepair #atlantabookarts

This press does one thing, but it does it so well.

This press does one thing, but it does it so well. Our Double Fan Adhesive press allows us to put together adhesive bindings quick and efficient. Just the right tool for that broken paperback or hand Bible that needs some help. #bookbinding #bookrepair #bookconservation #doublefanadhesivebinding #brokenpaperbacks #atlantabookarts

One year ago today I flew to Idaho for my last boo

One year ago today I flew to Idaho for my last book arts workshop away from home. Thanks to @pinyonjaypress for the invite and the great workshop. I can’t wait until we can do it again. #bookarts #bookartsworkshop #pinyonjaypress #pressureprinting #sandragraph #asbernpress @jullpaul @killerbeedesigns

We have big books and little books on the bench to

We have big books and little books on the bench today. These books are about to get their covers attached and new spines put in place. #bookconservation #bookrepair #biblerepair #bookbinding #bookarts #atlantabookarts

Today my red spine is peeking out from under my re

Today my red spine is peeking out from under my red brick. I love when the tools and bindings coordinate. #bookbinding #bookarts #newbook #pressuntildry

I just received a copy of the article I wrote for

I just received a copy of the article I wrote for the @themovablebooksociety on preserving pop-ups. It’s great to find a new way to get out the word on how to best care for your items. #popups #paperengineering #bookarts #bookpreservation #popuppreservation

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