Free Guides
Free Bible care guides.
Written by a working Bible rebinder, in plain language. Download them free, print them, and keep them with your Bible.
These guides give general care advice. They do not replace a rebinder's judgment on a damaged Bible. If you are unsure, ask a rebinder before you act.
The Well-Loved Bible Care Guide
How to store, carry, clean, and handle a leather Bible; what NOT to do; and a simple 5-minute seasonal check. Download the free PDF.
Measure Your Bible Right — Rebind Intake Kit
Height, page width, and spine thickness, rounded up to the nearest quarter inch; how to photograph damage; and what to tell a rebinder so you get a firm quote, not a guess. Includes a fill-in worksheet. Download the free PDF.
Is It a Repair or a Rebind?
An honest decision guide: falling apart means a rebind, not a repair; when an original cover can be saved; and a photo checklist for what to expect. Download the free PDF.
Ribbons, Endbands & Endsheets — What to Keep, What to Replace
Keep as much of the original as possible, replace only what you ask for or what must be replaced — plus a tell-your-rebinder checklist. Download the free PDF.
Leather Care for Bible Owners — Plain-Language Edition
What conditioning can and cannot do; why the flesh side matters; single-piece covers vs. lined covers; and burnished vs. rough-cut edge care. Download the free PDF.