How can I secure the front and back covers so that my son can use the book for a class next semester without it falling apart? It is a $110 hardcover textbook book
2007-07-30 10:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by ANGIE K 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Try using hot melt glue. You can get a glue gun and some cartridges at a craft store or Home Depot for under $10. Get a strong glue not a low-temperature weak one.
Poke the nose of the gun into the gaping spine and squeeze out enough glue to hold it together when you press the spine back. You probably should start with a really cheap book to get the technique down correctly. The glue is very strong and will hold the pages until they are ripped out - will not peel off!
2007-07-30 10:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a crafts store and get a book binding kit. Tell the salesperson what you need and they can help you. If you don't want to do that, take the book to an office supply store and have them do it.
2007-07-30 11:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by kksay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋