Removing Foxing
Hi All,
We have a book that needs the edges cleaned in order to remove foxing, Its only on the fore edge, the other two are OK.
Has anyone got any ideas…
Many thanks
Frank
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Seller_LpjhinHAD7f55
Try chloromine - t available from d and m packaging supplies
Seller_lt0vdQSvuVUco
How can you remove foxing without cutting the page?
If it’s just the loose fibres themselves, I’d probably try a medium-coarse paintbrush.
Do you mean foxing of the edge or of the page face itself?
Seller_LKjg1QRrO36Yq
Fine sandpaper/glasspaper might do it if it’s just on the surface.
You have to be prepared to lose some of the page edges though…
Seller_58y2FhNkywdyp
I use a sandpaper block. good for refreshing worn page edges. they are available in several grades.
Seller_jjQ4dQOPjTmqs
All a paintbrush will do is caress it!
Get a sanding sponge rather than a block, like this one https://www.diy.com/departments/diall-100/60-fine/medium-sanding-sponge/261537_BQ.prd
Hold the page block tight shut and apply firm strokes. The edge will come up like new. Try it on one you’re not bothered about first. You’ll soon get the knack.
Seller_P9WE9DmQhKbaT
I sometime use all the methods already mentioned but It’s hard to remove it completely. Although sanding can do an excellent job where the pages are evenly discoloured rather than foxed
The other way is just to mention it in your description of the book. You cam always use appropriate adjectives, eg light moderate, or marked. I use the word “spotting” rather than foxing, as I suspect most non antiquarian book sellers don’t know what foxing is.
