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Books by Hand pH Neutral PVA Adhesive 8oz

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Professional Bookbinding Tools and Notions Books by Hand Branding offers a range of tools and materials that are ideal for creating custom-made sketchbooks and journals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced bookbinder, you'll find the binder needles and board punch easy to use. Additionally,… Professional Bookbinding Tools and Notions Books by Hand Branding offers a range of tools and materials that are ideal for creating custom-made sketchbooks and journals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced bookbinder, you'll find the binder needles and board punch easy to use. Additionally, their self-leveling, PH-neutral PVA adhesive enables you to neatly wrap a cover with bookcloth, providing a polished finish to your project. Key Features: * Professional bookbinding tools and notions * Paper backed bookcloth * Binder needles * Waxed linen thread * Binder board and bookboard punch * Acid-free adhesive Perfect For: * Creating a bespoke art book * Beginner and professional artists * Making sketchbooks and journals * Wrapping and gluing a book cover * Sewing signatures * Bookbinding   Click on the item number to view a full product description. See More

Compose-It Grid 5.5:7 8×10" - Clear

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…a grid over their subject matter. Now you can bring this art theory to your own creation process with the modern equivalent of those ancient tools: Proportional Compose It Grids! These transparent acrylic grids are available in 9 different proportions which are translatable to nearly any canvas… 500 years of art theory brought into the 21st century!"Perspective is nothing else than the seeing of an object through a sheet of glass, on the surface of which may be marked all the things that are behind the glass." –Leonardo da Vinci* 500 year old method brought into modern day * Sturdy, transparent acrylic grids are easy to use * Sketch directly on the grid with a dry erase marker! (sold separately) * 9 different proportions for many canvas sizes (*see chart) * Now with new pocket size grids! Comes in clear for details, or red for simplifying color values * New 6-in-1 grid gives six proportions in one easy to transport grid! * Put away your calculator and pick up your brush!Even half a millennium ago artists knew that in order to realistically depict three dimensional objects in two dimensional artwork, a correct grasp of proportion and perspective was indispensible. Great masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer used the grid method to do this; often rigging up complicated equipment and devices designed to superimpose a grid over their subject matter. Now you can bring this art theory to your own creation process with the modern equivalent of those ancient tools: Proportional Compose It Grids! These transparent acrylic grids are available in 9 different proportions which are translatable to nearly any canvas size. Simply choose your grid proportion in relation to your canvas, hold the grid up to your subject, and sketch directly on the grid with a dry erase marker (sold separately) to rough in your composition. It is then a simple matter to transfer the grid and the image directly onto your canvas with charcoal or chalk; all the while keeping the correct proportions of the original subject. Don't waste your valuable artwork time by guessing on proportions and perspective: let Compose It Grids be your guide and do the math for you! Proportion Percentage Common Canvas Sizes* 1:1 1.00 All square formats 1:2 0.50 6x12", 10x20", 12x24", 16x32", 18x36", 20x40", 24x48", 36x72" 1:3 0.33 3x9", 5x15", 6x18", 8x24", 9x27", 10x30", 11x33", 12x36", 24x72" 2:3 0.66 6x9", 8x12", 10x15", 12x18", 14x21", 16x24", 18x27", 20x30", 24x36", 48x72" 3:4 0.75 9x12", 12x16", 15x20", 18x24", 21x28", 24x32", 27x36", 30x40", 36x48", 54x72" 4:5 0.80 8x10", 16x20", 24x30", 32x40", 36x45", 40x50", 48x60" 5:6 0.83 10x12", 15x18", 20x24", 25x30", 30x36", 35x42", 40x48", 50x60", 60x72" 5.5:7 0.79 11x14", 22x28", 33x42", 44x56", 55x70" 7:8 0.88 14x16", 28x32" *Don't see your canvas size? Divide the smaller number of your canvas size by the larger to get the percentage; then choose the closest percentage listed above to get the best proportional match. For example, a 14x18" canvas would have a percentage of around 0.78 (=14 divided by 18), and would best match with the 5.5:7 grid which has a 0.79 percentage. See More

Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive, 8oz

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Will not brittle or yellow with age! The Lineco Neutral PH Adhesive is great for bookbinding, scrapbooking, collage and more! You can safely adhere or repair papers using this neutral pH adhesive glue. It has a modified dextrine base which is reactivated or removed with water. It possesses an… Will not brittle or yellow with age! The Lineco Neutral PH Adhesive is great for bookbinding, scrapbooking, collage and more! You can safely adhere or repair papers using this neutral pH adhesive glue. It has a modified dextrine base which is reactivated or removed with water. It possesses an excellent “lay flat" quality which is critical for thinner papers. Made of archival polyvinyl acetate (PVA), this archival-safe glue is great for bookbinding as it will not brittle or yellow with age. A must for artists’ who care about long term effects on their art. This white, neutral pH adhesive dries clear and fast. Key Features: * Neutral PH Adhesive * Modified dextrine base * May be reactivated or removed with water * Archival polyvinyl acetate (PVA) * Will not brittle or yellow with age * Dries clear and fast * “Lay flat" quality Perfect For: * Professional bookbinders * Bookbinding, scrapbooking, collage and more * Adhering or repairing papers * Mounting papers * Archival preservation * No-hassle, everyday studio use See More

Lineco Klyucel G Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, 8oz

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Adhesive powder soluble in alcohol! When mixed with alcohol Klucel G creates an adhesive bond without the deformation that water can cause. You can use Klucel G powder in either water or alcohol, but it is commonly used with alcohol, which evaporates at a quicker rate. Klucel G makes the best… Adhesive powder soluble in alcohol! When mixed with alcohol Klucel G creates an adhesive bond without the deformation that water can cause. You can use Klucel G powder in either water or alcohol, but it is commonly used with alcohol, which evaporates at a quicker rate. Klucel G makes the best adhesive for paper hinges and reinforcement. To create the adhesive, combine Klucel G with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (use roughly twice as much alcohol as powder) in a closed jar and shake vigorously. Once the alcohol has saturated the powder, it should turn from cloudy to clear in several hours or overnight, which will create a thicker version of the adhesive. A thicker form of Klucel G has a better bond because it develops a skin that will shrink as the alcohol evaporates, drawing the two surfaces together. Klucel G is also a leather consolidant that helps prevent the spread of red rot on leather. Key Features: * Adhesive powder * Hydroxypropyl Cellulose * Soluble in ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, or water * No refrigeration necessary * Extensive hand drying with blotters is no longer important * Won’t be metabolized by molds or pests Perfect For: * Professional framers or bookbinders * The creation of wide paper hinges * Adhering or repairing papers * Preventing the spread of red rot on leather * Conservation of leather Directions for hinging artwork: Mix Klucel G with either ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (use about twice as much alcohol as powder) in a closed jar and shake vigorously. Once the alcohol has infused the powder, it should turn from cloudy to clear in several hours or overnight. This creates a thicker version of the material and should bond more strongly. A more concentrated form of Klucel G is likely to bond better as it readily forms a skin, and that skin will shrink as the alcohol evaporates, drawing the two surfaces together. Directions for leather consolidation: Mix Klucel G powder with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (alcohol should be at room temperature). Use one teaspoon of Klucel G for every 4 ounces of liquid. Slowly sprinkle the Klucel G into the alcohol and stir or shake to mix. The mixture will appear clumpy and thick at first. Allow at least 24 hours for the powder to dissolve completely. Mix and store in a sealed container to prevent evaporation. Mix or shake the mixture again before application. Gently apply a thin, even coating to the deteriorating (red rot) leather. When dried, additional treatments may be required if leather still appears dry or powdery. Directions for reinforcing paper: Mix Klucel G with either ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (use ½ teaspoon of Klucel G for every 4 ounces of alcohol. With a small paint or sponge brush, carefully apply a thin, even coating of the mixed gel to the paper and allow it to dry. See More

Lineco Frame PVA Adhesive Glue, 8oz

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The best glue for picture frames! Lineco Frame PVA Adhesive is a permanent PVA glue that dries quickly. Use this clear drying high-density wood glue to adhere frame moldings made of wood or MDF together. With excellent lay-flat properties, the glue can also be used for other art and craft… The best glue for picture frames! Lineco Frame PVA Adhesive is a permanent PVA glue that dries quickly. Use this clear drying high-density wood glue to adhere frame moldings made of wood or MDF together. With excellent lay-flat properties, the glue can also be used for other art and craft applications such as paper mounting. This permanent PVA Adhesive an be also used for other art and craft applications, such as gluing wood, board and paper, with excellent lay flat properties. When storing this buffered glue, you should avoid freezing temperatures and only apply at room temperature. Key Features: * Adheres frame moldings * Permanent PVA adhesive * Dries fast and clear * Excellent lay-flat properties * Shake well and apply at room temperature * Do not store in direct sunlight * Buffered for added protection * Avoid freezing Perfect For: * Professional framers * Custom framing * Wood repair jobs * Mounting papers to wood * Archival preservation * No-hassle, everyday studio use See More