Fixing a Warped Paperback Spine With Gentle Heating

Paperback spines warp and curl over time—an occupational hazard of being loved to death. According to Hackaday, gentle heat can help restore them. The technique involves carefully applying low heat to relax the paper fibers, allowing the spine to flatten back to its original shape.

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