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How to Care for Leather Bibles

A leather-bound Bible is something to cherish for many years and can last longer than a lifetime with proper care, even with regular use. Leather-bound Bibles make cherished, memorable keepsakes. Follow a few simple tips and tricks to preserve you leather Bible for years to come; you may even hand it down to a loved one or friend so she may cherish it, too.

Things You'll Need

  • Soap
  • Water
  • Washcloth
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Nail polish
  • Iron
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wash your hands with soap and water before handling your leather Bible. Food, grease and dirt can stain the delicate binding and pages.

    • 2

      Open your leather Bible carefully; do not force the Bible open or place it face down on a flat surface to open it -- this may break the binding.

    • 3

      Release pages that are stuck together by gently rubbing them between your thumb and forefinger to prevent tearing or ripping.

    • 4

      Store your leather Bible out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or water. Store the Bible in an upright position on a bookshelf and keep from packing it too tight, as this can warp the leather.

    • 5

      Clean the bible using a damp cotton washcloth. Use water only; soaps with dyes and perfumes can warp leather.

    • 6

      Trim the ribbon of your leather Bible with fabric scissors and seal with a thin coat of clear nail polish or press with an iron.

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