How to Repair Damaged Pages
Because they’re thin and handled often, a page or two in everyone’s Bible will likely tear at some point. Most homes have a roll of standard tape (think Scotch, or the equivalent) and for convenience’s sake this is often the go-to tool for repairing ripped Bible pages. We strongly advise against it. Tapes with an acidic adhesive, as found on your average roll of Scotch tape, will slowly weaken and discolor the page it’s applied to, leaving them worse than when you started. We recommend using an acid-free option instead, like the Document Repair Tape produced by Lineco.
Application:
To apply, stretch out a piece of tape to cover the size of the tear. Next, remove the paper backing from the tape by scratching the surface, exposing the acid-free adhesive. Apply the tape to the page, carefully reuniting the torn edges. Finally, using your thumb or a bone folder, gently rub the tape into place. The friction will activate the adhesive, sealing it to the page. If you take your time bringing the two edges back together, no one will ever know the page was ever torn.
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