Cellugel Leather Consolidant 340g – Treat Red Rot on Leather Books | Book Restoration & Conservation

📚 Stabilise and Preserve Deteriorating Leather Bindings

Cellugel is a professional leather consolidant specially developed to treat red rot (powdery leather deterioration) commonly found on older leather-bound books. It penetrates weakened leather fibres, helping to stabilise fragile surfaces and reduce further deterioration without altering the appearance of the leather.

Trusted by book conservators, libraries, museums, archives, collectors, and bookbinders, Cellugel is an essential product for preserving valuable leather-bound books and historical documents.

✨ Key Features

✔ Professional-grade leather consolidant for treating red rot

✔ Quickly absorbs into deteriorated leather

✔ Dries within minutes

✔ Will not darken, discolour or leave a surface film

✔ Safe for use around paper and other bookbinding materials

✔ Helps stabilise fragile leather and minimise powdering

✔ Easy to apply with a soft brush or lint-free cloth

✔ Supplied in a generous 340g tub

📏 Product Details

• Product: Cellugel Leather Consolidant
• Size: 340g Tub
• Drying Time: Minutes
• Finish: Invisible, non-greasy
• Suitable For: Leather-bound books and archival leather items affected by red rot

🧰 Ideal For

✅ Antiquarian books

✅ Rare and collectible books

✅ Leather-bound Bibles

✅ Family heirlooms

✅ Library collections

✅ Museum conservation

✅ Archive preservation

✅ Bookbinders and professional restorers

💡 Common Uses

Cellugel is ideal for stabilising leather before carrying out further conservation or repair work. It is widely used as part of book restoration projects and works well alongside other archival conservation materials such as:

• Book repair tapes
• Japanese tissue paper
• Archival adhesives
• Leather dressing products (where appropriate)
• Book cleaning supplies
• Protective dust jacket covers
• Book covering films

How to Use

1. Ensure the leather surface is clean and dry.
2. Apply a small amount of Cellugel evenly using a soft brush or lint-free cloth.
3. Allow the product to absorb fully.
4. Leave to dry for several minutes before handling.

Always test on an inconspicuous area first.

Important Information

• Specifically designed for leather affected by red rot.
• Will not damage paper, book cloth or other bookbinding materials it may contact.
• Does not leave a sticky residue or visible coating.
• For conservation purposes; severely damaged bindings may require additional professional restoration.

Package Includes

• 1 x 340g Tub of Cellugel Leather Consolidant

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