Hi, the leather has to be moistened. It will only work with veg tanned leather, it can absorb water. Then the tool should be heated. You can try with a cold one first to see the result, then warm it up. Be careful not to burn it, always spot test first

@@bookshelfiv2537 thank you! I moistened the leather, but I didn't warm up the tool. It's amazing what a difference the steps do

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Hi! The paper I used for mending is Japanese paper, though I don’t remember its thickness. The glue is either bookbinding paste (starch paste) or combination of it + PVA. I prefer pure starch, it is much more forgiving of mistakes ;)

@@bookshelfiv2537 Thank you! I have used PVA but not the other. I will have to try it!

It is called book cloth. You can find different types - just fabric or this one that I think is called Buckram

I used bookbinding (starch) paste on the spine to soften the glue. It doesn’t dissolve it, but allows you to pull the old lining and scrape what’s left on the spine. An alternative would be methyl cellulose which does the same to old glue. Both starch paste and methyl cellulose can be used as adhesive if left to dry.

@@bookshelfiv2537 thanks for answering! could I use potato starch?

I have missed your reply!! I am sorry! It wouldn’t have been of much help either way, I have never tried and never read about potato starch. Wheat starch is working great for me. Did you try potato starch? I am interested to hear how it worked out

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@@MiroObreshkoff Press cheeks 150mm x 70mm (nominal 6in x 3in) 38mm (1 1/2in) diameter thread 640mm (26in) wide 460mm (18in) between threads Това са размерите от производителя

This is book cloth

Thank you! It is wheat paste (bookbinding paste). There are lots of recipes online. I mix 50 grams of wheat starch with 200ml water and stir on low heat. It shouldn’t boil. It will slowly get to that consistency you see in the video. Put some on the spine and leave it for 10-20 minutes. Don’t put too much and don’t leave it for long or the pages will get wet.

@@bookshelfiv2537 thank you so much!