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16-Do the same for the next two stations, then trim off the ends.
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There will be 2 loops per station on the back cover.
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17-At USU, we will glue cloth binding tape over the spine to protect the spine stitches during shelving and patron use.
a. Measure the thickness of the spine without compressing it.
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b-Cut a piece of binding tape to the same size as the height of the score. Next, mark the spine thickness in the center of the tape; this portion will be left unglued to form a hollow spine.
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c-Put wax paper under the score. Spread glue on one side of the tape (but not the spine part); try not to get glue in the center. Press down tape on the front with the score closed, then once the glue is slightly set, turn the score over and glue the next side of the tape, then insert wax paper between the cover & first page, and press down the tape to the back cover. The station threads may form slight swellings.
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d-With the score still closed, press it under a book or two, until the binding glue has set permanently.
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18. Finally: cover the threads on the inside front and back cover with clear book tape to protect the knots.Ta da:
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Main sources for this workflow:
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