White Glue

[P3D Bob Aldridge <bob.aldridge@xxxxxx>]

->To: photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
->Subject: photo print repair
->Message-ID: <9606061444.AA03244@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
-> 
->Here's a cross post from another mailing list which could
->be of some relevance here. I'm aware of Light Impressions
->for archival storage material, but does anyone know of 
->an outfit for other type materials (like the glue mentioned
->below?).  This might be useful for view repair.
-> 
->THANKS --B.W.
-> 
->|Hi all,
->|
->|Recommendation: avoid repairing books with any pressure sensitive 
->|materials like heavy clear packaging tape or even cellophane tape,
->or |heaven forbid, duct tape. The adhesive is generally acidic and
->will help |deteriorate that which you hope to preserve. In time you
->will be able to |detect brown stains where the tape was applied.
->|
->|Instead use a white glue such as PVA (polyvinyl acetate) and quality 
->|paper for repairs.
->|
->|Steve Mott

Probably the easiest source to track down is from a hardware store.
White PVA adhesive is widely used in carpentry. In the UK we have a
variety supplied in green "squeezy" bottles and made by the same people
as "evo-stick". 

The other source of (probably larger) supplies would be a bookbinder's
supplier. When used for this trade the glue is usually more runny - just
water down the woodworking glue a touch...

Bob Aldridge
Stereoscopic Society Projectionist
and Amateur Bookbinder.
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