[Hartwood] Book-making materials...

[doerksen at island.net]

For a book that will last centuries, used heavier linen thread.  
Otherwise, use buttonhole twist or quilting thread, or else pearl  
cotton. They should last a minimum of 20 years.

The Wax helps to prevent tangling, reduces fraying, and adds a bit of  
lubricant for sewing; if you have no beeswax, I can cut a piece for  
you. And show how to wax your thread, if you don't already know how.

Excellent to hear about the box!

Halima
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Sun 28 Aug 2011 01:17:50 AM PDT, quoting Morel Carr Zupanic  
<bear_necessities at telus.net>:

> I would like to know what kind of thread people use to bind their  
> books, please.  My handout says waxed, but the books I have don't  
> seem to be sewn with waxed thread.  It looks a bit thicker than  
> upholstery thread, but isn't embroidery cotton.
>
> I have purchased the wood for the box, and Eric the Millwork Guy at  
> work cut the front piece for me, so that I can paint it (Tir Righ  
> populace badge) before assembly.
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