Changed my mind about using PVA for everything after a workshop in Portland

Honestly, I used to think PVA glue was the only adhesive you needed for book repairs. A binder at the Pacific Northwest Book Arts Center showed me how it can actually make paper brittle over time, especially on older books from before 1950. Now I switch to wheat starch paste for anything with delicate paper or leather. Anyone else have a go-to glue they use for specific jobs?

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sandrap4020d ago

Watched a friend try to fix a family bible with PVA... it basically fused a few pages together.

noah_walker1620d ago

That's the worst! Old paper needs special glue that stays flexible, not the regular craft kind.