gold, water-sensitive paints or dyes

Ingredients

gold, paints, dyes

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

Decoration with gold or dyes is mentioned in the context of the outer leaves of the textblock (p. 89). The specific application of these materials is not detailed in the binding section, but they are identified as sensitive to moisture during the subsequent binding stages.

Evidence

"Sufyani expresses the concern that dampness from the leather may cause damage to the outer leaves of the textblock, especially when these leaves are decorated with gold or water-sensitive paints or dyes."

Remarks

Al-Sufyani warns that moisture from leather paring (done when wet) or adhesive application can damage the gold or dyes on decorated outer leaves (p. 89). This indicates that the decoration of the textblock was completed before the binding and board attachment.