MJR Supplies Pure Wheat Starch Neutral pH Bookbinding Book Repairs Paper Arts 225g (8 oz)

• Superior smooth wheat past adhesive
• Suitable for bookbinding and framing applications
• 225g tub.

Pure Wheat Starch Neutral pH Bookbinding Book Repairs Paper Arts 225g (8 oz) A very carefully purified, uncooked food-grade wheat starch. When cooked, it makes a superior smooth wheat paste adhesive. NOTE: Must be cooked. See recipe below. One Time For Individual Use: Saucepan or Double boiler: 1. All utensils used for paste making must be spotlessly clean. They should not be used for other purposes, least of all food preparation. They should not be cleaned with soap, however, which may contaminate the paste. Place one part wheat or rice starch and four parts of distilled water in a saucepan or the top of a double boiler. The cooking vessel should be enamel-coated, stainless steel, or Teflon-lined, not aluminium. 2. Mix well and allow the mixture to stand for 20 minutes before cooking. 3. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a clean nonmetallic utensil. 4. When the paste begins to thicken (this may not happen right away), reduce heat and continue stirring. As it thickens, the paste will become stiffer and more difficult to stir. 5. Stir until the paste is thick and translucent. It usually takes about half an hour to reach this stage. 6. Remove from the heat and continue stirring for the first few minutes of cooling. Transfer the paste to a clean, covered container and allow it to cool. Paste must be cooled to room temperature before it can be strained and used. 7. Straining and thinning is necessary because the paste becomes hard and rubbery when cool. Strain as much as you will need just before using. A strainer with tiny holes can be used. 8. Brush the strained paste against the bottom of a container while mixing in distilled water a little at a time until the paste reaches the consistency of mayonnaise. It is important to add the water gradually so that the paste does not separate out into clumps. Because refrigeration may cause the paste to lose its tack, keep it at room temperature. It is best to make small batches