Golden Book Starter
Mends up to 25 spines
- 1 pack of Gold-Book Repair Tape (25 strips)
- 1 roll of 1" clear stretchable tape (15 yd) for hinges and torn pages
$37.57
about $1.50 a book
Ships free
Little Golden Books & junk journals
Keep the golden spines shining.
Gold-Book Repair Tape is a gold foil strip made for the spine of a Little Golden Book: peel, place, press. Add clear tape for loose hinges and torn pages, and cloth tape for new journal spines.
- 1" x 8-3/8" strips
- 25 strips per pack
- Gold foil, black print
- Permanent adhesive
For everyone who saves a Golden Book.
The gold spine is often the first thing to wear. A fresh strip keeps the book reading, and looking like itself.
Collectors and grandparents
Mend the copies you grew up with so the next generation can read them too.
"Product was easy to use and preserve my Golden Books from 1950 so I share them with my grandchildren and great grandchildren."Charlotte
Thrift and used-book sellers
Tidy a shelf of worn spines before they go on sale. The Thrift Shelf Pack covers 125 books.
"This item is perfect for repairing the bindings of little golden books."Sherrie
Junk journal makers
Keep the golden spine when you turn a Little Golden Book into a journal, and bind new signatures with cloth.
"Perfect for junk journals made from golden books"Teresa
Pick a starter set.
Every set adds to your cart in one click. One strip mends one spine.
For resellers
Thrift Shelf Pack
Mends up to 125 spines
- 5 packs of Gold-Book Repair Tape (125 strips)
- 1 roll of 1-1/2" clear stretchable tape (15 yd)
$155.75
about $1.25 a book
Ships free
Junk Journal Kit
Golden spines plus cloth for new bindings
- 1 pack of Gold-Book Repair Tape (25 strips)
- 1 roll of 1" cloth tape (15 yd) in your color for new spines
- 1 roll of 1" clear stretchable tape (15 yd)
$71.76
Ships free
Peel, place, press.
Clean
Brush off dust and trim loose threads or flaking foil, so the strip sits flat on a clean, dry spine.
Place
The backing comes off in two pieces. Peel one half, line the strip up along the spine and press it down, then peel the other half.
Press
Rub the whole strip down firmly, edges first, and fold the ends over the top and bottom of the spine.
Loose hinge or torn page? Clear stretchable tape holds it without hiding the artwork. Taller book than a strip? Use cloth tape from the roll.
Or pick your own supplies.
Gold-Book Repair Tape
Gold foil strips with a black print, 1" x 8-3/8". 25 per pack.
$28.59 pack of 25
Clear Stretchable Tape
For hinges and torn pages. Sets permanently in 24 hours.
$8.98 15-yd roll
Premium Cloth Tape
New spines and edging for journals, in 11 matte colors.
$34.19 15-yd roll
Book Repair Corners
Pre-cut cloth corners for worn tips. 96 per pack.
$16.49 pack of 96
From people who mend Golden Books.
"Outstanding strips to maintain and extend the golden spines! These sticker strips are perfection!"
"The strips are beautifully designed and very easy to use. The protective strip on the back covering the glue is in 2 pieces. This allows for effective placement on the spine of the book."
"So much fun to find this web site to repair all my Little Golden Books! Amazingly fast service! Thanks!"
"Easy to use, perfect amount of stick."
Questions, answered.
Does it match the original gold spine?
Close, not identical. It is gold foil with a black printed pattern, not a copy of any one book's spine art, so it blends in rather than disappears.
How big are the strips?
Each strip is 1" x 8-3/8" with a permanent adhesive, 25 strips to a pack. For a taller book, use cloth tape cut from the roll.
Does it come on a roll?
Gold-Book Repair Tape comes as strips, 25 per pack. Cloth and clear tape come on 15-yard rolls.
How do I get it to stay put?
Start with a clean, dry spine: brush off dust and trim anything loose. Then rub the strip down firmly, edges first.
Can I use it in a junk journal?
Yes. Junk journal makers use it to keep or restore the golden spine, and use cloth tape to bind new pages.
What if it isn't right?
Unused items can be returned within 30 days.
