Find the recommended tools and supplies from our FREE virtual Paper Mending Demonstration with Rebecca Elder!
Remember, this is an advanced technique that should only be performed by those with proper training.
If you're planning on practicing what you learned in the demonstration with Rebecca Elder, utilize scrap paper first and do not attempt to mend anything of value. You should consult a conservator for repairs if you are not practiced and confident in your technique.
You should also have the following materials that aren't listed below on hand:
• Small containers for water/wheat starch paste
• Soft paint brushes from an art supply/craft store
• Iris, embroidery or small, sharp scissors
pH 7.0; 21gsm; handmade; natural color
$84.79 USD
25 pt. 100% rag; acid-free; unbuffered; 20 x 30" sheets
$42.50 USD
For mounting hinges and paper repair; no cooking required; reversible with water
$22.29 USD
For piercing holes in various materials for sewing; finished wood handle
$21.45 USD
For use in conservation and restoration work; stainless steel
$41.49 USD
Multipurpose knife; snap-off blade segments; sliding blade
$17.50 USD
Brass; sueded polyethylene padding; ideal for small jobs
$95.10 USD
Use for dusting, wetting or applying thin pastes; sheep hair bristles; bamboo handles; no metal ferrule
$7.59 USD
Use for dusting, wetting or applying thin pastes; sheep hair bristles; bamboo handles; no metal ferrule
$10.85 USD