Adonis Specimen: Rebinding

After using the perfect binding machine, hand binding was used (as seen in previous experiments) to rebind allowing for more control over the process and less likelihood of damaging the cover during the binding process (see figures 1-2). This process was very simple, as the pages were already cut to size and a new clean edge had been created after cutting the spin of the previous bind. This allowed the pages to be perfectly aligned and eliminated the need to reprint. In relation to adding the cover, double sided tape was used to adhere the cover to the scrim used to enclose the spin. This process has worked well with the cover staying in place and the pages of the specimen bind successfully. Furthermore the creasing machine (see figure 3) within digital print has been used to create the perfect spin width (5mm) which aided in the application of the cover, avoiding any creasing to the main elements of the cover. The whole specimen was trimmed slightly again in order to create flush edges with the new cover.

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