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My hot take after mending a hundred paperbacks: glue sticks work fine for quick repairs.
Glue sticks dry clear and hold strong enough for most everyday book repairs without the mess of liquid adhesive.
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willoww917mo ago
Glue sticks work for a quick fix, but that glue turns brittle and cracks over time. Acid-free book glue lasts way longer for a proper repair.
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colel887mo ago
Tried using a glue stick to fix my favorite book's spine once. I was so convinced it was a clever hack, felt like a genius for about five minutes. That thing fell apart in days, like it gave up on life, and now I have a book that looks like it survived a tornado. My big repair moment turned into a sad pile of loose pages on my shelf. Should have just spent the extra time with the good glue instead of going for the quick win.
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laura_scott7mo ago
Guess my childhood art projects were doomed from the start lol.
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