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Backing Hammer English (Traditional)The English backing hammer is used for rounding and backing the spine of a book. It is the traditional model used by professional bookbinders. The convex face is suited for rounding the spine and the opposing claw helps shape the ridge and shoulder during the backing process. Polished and coated high grade Sheffield steel head with a hickory shaft. At 14 ounces, it is an ideal weight for the rounding and backing process.

Before casing in

Edith Diehl then guides the reader through more than 400 profusely illustrated pages on the craft of hand bookbinding

collage artists

Clearly written and easy to follow instructions and drawings

An occasional imperfection is part of the character and adds beauty and variety

making it one of the classic great book art structures

and gold are created by hand to form the Firestorm Thai Marble

Useable for bookbinding

Measures 2

Lokta paper is completely natural

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Price per square foot: $14