Why My Old DIY Books Are Falling Apart...

📚 Sharing how my past DIY books have aged and mistakes I learned from—such as loose bindings, how elastic bands age, and what non-archival tape does to paper over time. The video also explores the use of pH testing pens to determine the acidity of paper and board. 🩵 Support My Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sealemon 💛 Become a YT Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbxOeCBuGSsKvt4g9lEv3A/join VIDEOS MENTIONED • https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKVHhjWeQ68wuB6UknkJbJpGoMLj_jJu&si=AKogB-7HpAlbQBQG • 2012 Moleskine Journal: https://youtu.be/ERhZGHQtCCk • 2014 Single Sheet Book: https://youtu.be/04vt8YfT7XM • 2020 BuzzFeed Book: https://youtu.be/ZjWvlRNf7GE • 2020 Crisscross Book: https://youtu.be/wn2o9jVpUpQ SUPPLIES MENTIONED • Lineco pH Testing Pen*: https://amzn.to/3HFlFst • Lineco Books By Hand pH Neutral PVA*: https://amzn.to/3Scdhpm • Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive*: https://amzn.to/49ftalL • Lineco Beeswax*: https://amzn.to/3SBbED5 • Honeydew Paper Sheet*: https://www.zazzle.com/256883983187329999?rf=238665715736963227 📦 Shop My Favorite Supplies on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon 🛒 Shop Bookbinding Supplies on Etsy*: https://bit.ly/4870CNl 🛍️ My Etsy Shop*: https://bit.ly/4ci1TU7 CHAPTERS 0:00 How did my books age? 0:36 2011 Job Notebook 2:03 2012 Moleskine Journal 3:42 2014 Single Sheet Book 5:48 Lineco pH Testing Pen 8:00 2020 BuzzFeed Book 9:16 2020 Crisscross Book ABOUT 👋 Hello, it's Jennifer from Sea Lemon! This channel is all about exploring DIY arts & crafts. You'll find lots of beginner-friendly tutorials, including my favorite projects in bookbinding, painting and creative upcycling. Subscribe for new ideas https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbxOeCBuGSsKvt4g9lEv3A and see what I'm up to on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sealemon ✳️ Disclaimers: Links above marked with (*) are affiliate links, which means I may earn revenue or credits (at no extra cost to you) via those affiliated sites. Music credits: Epidemic Sound #bookbinding #diybook #oldbooks