Protecting cloth covers

[jude]

I have just half-bound a bible in silk and calf. Does anyone recommend protecting the cloth such as with a scotch-guard type spray?

[Ann]

Oh wow, sounds fabulous! Do you have any pics you could post of it?

'Fraid I have no idea about protecting the cloth though. The only time I've worked with silk is when I've made doublures and they're inside the book and thus well protected already.

[jude]

Hello Ann,
Yes, I'll send a pic if I can work out the procedeure. The silk is paper-backed silk bookcloth; I think not as fine as the type you used. So, how can I post an image other than just email it to you?

[Ann]

There's a thread on the General Board about posting pics using a photo hosting website here.

catsup.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=216

Alternatively, you can upload them to your own web space (I know you have your own website). When you type a reply, click on the picture icon on the "Add Tags" toolbar that appears when you post a reply. Two "image tags" will appear in brackets. Type the address of the picture between them and it should appear.

eg [image tag]www.mywebsite/myfolder/mypicture.jpg[/image tag]

If all else fails, email me the pics, I'll upload them and send you the code to copy and paste!