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Use this guide to replace the cover of a soft leather journal. | | You will be cuttingcut off the old cover of your journal, reinforcingreinforce the spine, and gluingglue new leather on. This material can be thrifted for cost efficiency. | | Journals hold sentimental value. However, when they fall apart—especially if the leather material crumbles and causes a mess—users tend to abandon them only half-filled. This is especially wasteful when the journal or pages are of especially good quality. Quick fixes like electrical tape can be unsightly and unsustainable (due to peeling and frequent replacing). | | When attaching the new cover, you will glue the front cover directly to the end sheets of the journal. Take a picture if you want to preserve its contents. |
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