A Teflon Bone Folder?

We use two of these handy little guys a dozen times every day. In addition to using them in the repair of books and dustjackets, we reach for them to smoothen mailing labels and shipping tape. We even use them to crease kozo paper before tearing, and to trace out the shape of the chip that we're reparing.

We still own traditional bone folders, but we don't even know where they are stored. It has been years since we used a traditional bone folder. The difference between the old style bone folder and this new version is noticeable.

A Teflon bone folder resembles the traditional bone folder used by Origami artists, crafts folks, bookbinders, book repair conservators and others.

Unlike a folder made from real bone, these folders are machined from Teflon. One end is pointed while the other is square cut with a bevel. The two sizes give you a range of abilities to work with any paper problem.

In a nutshell: If you want friction, use a traditional bone folder. Your Teflon bone folder will not mark, burnish or damage delicate paper, cloth or leather. Period.

Who can use a Teflon Bone Folder?

What are the advantages of a Teflon Bone Folder?

 

Slipcases, Old books bought sold and repaired