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I finally picked a backing material for a leather journal project
I was working on a custom journal last week and got stuck on the backing. The client wanted it to open flat, so I had to choose between a traditional mull cloth or a new synthetic mesh I saw online. The mesh claimed to be stronger and more flexible, but I've always trusted the mull. I ended up going with the mull because I had a roll of it on hand and knew exactly how it would react with my paste. It worked out fine, the spine is holding up well after a few test openings. But now I'm curious if I missed out on something better. Has anyone else used that synthetic backing mesh, and does it actually make a difference for lay-flat binding?
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riley_miller252d ago
That new mesh is actually worth a try though. It can make a super flexible spine that mull just can't match. Sometimes the old way isn't the best way for every job, you know?
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susanm565d ago
Honestly, you just described my entire craft life. Staring at the new fancy thing online for an hour, then using the old roll of stuff you have in the closet because you know it won't surprise you. That mesh probably disintegrates if you look at it wrong or costs a million dollars. Mull cloth has been fine for like, two hundred years of books, so I figure your journal will probably survive.
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