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2017.19.23 - Winter is Coming! Last Chance to Get Your PVA Glue

Winter is Coming! Last Chance to Get Your PVA Glue

As temperatures fall below the freezing point in some regions, it may become risky to order white glue. Or even to buy it at a local store. Like many other water emulsion glues, PVA may lose its gluing properties after freezing/thawing. Especially, if that process is repeated several times (e.g. while glue is in transit). Continue reading →

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2016-10-25-methylcellulose

Advice Needed: Methylcellulose vs Carboxymethylcellulose vs Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose

I know that methylcellulose is often used in paper and cloth conservation processes. I also know that a PVA-mix with methylcellulose is in use by bookbinders — that mix allows lengthening of the time of drying of the PVA glue. I’ve even used the mix myself while I was studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding. However, since the time of my study I still haven’t bought any methylcellulose here in Moscow. Continue reading →

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