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Find new book maker resources, grab the Tools & Supplies Quick Start Guide and more.

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Make corner folding easy, pick up a few precision measuring tips and more.

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Mix up some wheat paste, make holiday-ready book gifts or learn a new binding method.

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3 Amazing Learnings from the American Academy of Bookbinding

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Learn about toxic levels of arsenic found in emerald green book cloth from the late 19th century.

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The Difference Between pH Neutral and Acid Free

The Difference Between pH Neutral and Acid Free

Paper crafters sometimes compare the terms “pH neutral” and “acid free” as of they are the same thing. In reality, these terms are not equal. Today, I’ll explain the difference between the terms, why they’re often misunderstood and how to think of them moving forward.

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