Just compared wheat paste to PVA for a small repair job

I had to fix a hinge on a 1900s poetry book. The wheat paste was a bit slower to dry, but it felt way more flexible and gentle on the old paper. Has anyone else found that for older books, the slower option is actually better?

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christopher_roberts2920d ago

Honestly, it's just a book hinge. People act like it's museum conservation work.

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kelly.daniel12d ago

Tell that to my copy of Moby Dick that's currently in two pieces. A little extra care now saves a big mess later. My own laziness is a cautionary tale.

bettywilson20d ago

Have you ever tried to fix one properly? A good hinge repair keeps the whole book from falling apart later, so it's worth doing right. What kind of books are you working on?