1948 Heaven and Earth (with peeling phenomenon)

Author: Qian Liqun
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Publishing Date: Not available
Features: This book has a peeling issue, so buyers who are sensitive to this should be cautious. Here is the repair method provided:
· Tools: An iron, preferably a non-steam setting if you have a steam iron at home.
· Main Method: 3D ironing, mainly used for repairing cracks in the book spine and deformation of the top and bottom of the book. One hand should hold the book while the other holds the iron, operating it in the air. Alternatively, you can place the book on the edge of a desk, holding it down with one hand while ironing with the other.
· Ironing Techniques: For cracks in the spine adhesive, iron the spine to soften and bond the adhesive. Since back adhesives vary in hardness, the heating time and frequency will differ. Some back adhesives are soft and can be melted with brief heating, while others are hard and require repeated heating. During heating intervals, you can shape the adhesive while it's still warm, such as gently pressing the crack or the sides of the spine to ensure better bonding.
When ironing the spine, it may cause slight concave deformation, so during heating intervals, gently press the top of the book to create a slight convex arc. This also helps with future flipping and prevents the book from bulging.
When ironing the spine, leave a one-millimeter gap at the top and bottom of the book to prevent the adhesive from melting and oozing out. If you must iron the top and bottom, apply light pressure. If adhesive oozes out slightly, trim it along the edges with scissors once it cools.
After ironing the spine adhesive, do not immediately open the book to check if it has bonded. Wait for it to cool completely before checking. Otherwise, the bonding effect will be poor, and the newly bonded part may tear open.
If the bond isn’t strong after the first attempt, open it after cooling, and if the crack is still visible, you’ll need to iron it again. Some hard adhesives may require two or three repair attempts.