ANST - Period Paste and Glue

[Jocelyn Hinkle]

---Jax  wrote:

> Here is a recipe for a simple flour paste:
(snip)
> Put the flour in a saucepan and gradually add the cold water,
stirring 
> until all lumps are gone. Look for a whole milk sort of consistancy 
> (Thick paste is a very commen error. It can be thinned w/ water at
any 
> time.) Slowly add the boiling water and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring 
> constantly. Let cool. You can also add a few drops of clove oil to 
> discourage mildew and to act as a preservative.

Huzzah for the paste recipie. i have several myself. The thing you
want to keep in mind when looking at paste verses glue is " Is this
reversable?" In book and paper repair, it is preferred that the method
of repair be reversable and not be harmful to the work it is being
used upon. This is important to scribal arts. Also, a word of caution.
Clove oil may discolor or damage paper. Test a small piece of the
paper you are intending to use the paste on first. Apply the paste to
the paper and let it sit in a dry sunny window for a week. if any
discoloration results, do not include the oil. Some adverse affects
may not show up immediately, but caution is the better part of valor.
Also if strength is required in your use with paper, thin japanese
tissue can be used to help with the mend of joints and tears. Always
use tissue that is slightly thinner than the paper you are applying it
to and be sure to fether the edges.

Joy to all
In service
Ari 
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