Wheat Paste #301 A general purpose bookbinding adhesive. Precooked: dissolves easily in cold water. Can also be mixed into PVA adhesives and with methyl cellulose. Wheat Paste is acidic, pH 6 to 6.5 (measured in a 70% slurry). To buffer it, add 10% (by weight) of calcium carbonate.
Wheat Starch Aytex-P
For lining and repairing works of art on paper. Holds better than rice starch–but is not as strong as wheat paste. An unmodified food grade starch that requires cooking. Has a high water holding capacity, pH 5 to 6.5 (measured in a 70% slurry.) To buffer it add 10% (by weight) if calcium carbonate. |