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I used to think edge painting was just for show

My friend in Portland showed me a copy of 'Moby Dick' she painted the edges on, and the pages felt totally different. She said the paint seals the paper fibers, which stops them from absorbing humidity. I tried it on a journal I made, and after six months, the pages still turn smoothly without sticking. Has anyone else found a practical reason for a step they thought was just decoration?

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taylor_miller1011h ago

That thing about paint sealing the paper fibers makes sense. I had a similar surprise with waxed canvas. I thought it was just a look, but I left a waxed bag in my damp garage all winter and nothing inside got musty. The wax really does block moisture.

grantf7311h ago

Seems like a lot of fuss over a bag. I mean, my regular backpack sits in the truck all the time and my stuff is fine. Maybe it's just a really damp garage?