The article contains a review of glues presently applied in workshops dealing with the conservation of objects with paper bases. The author discusses assorted properties, merits and faults; he also indicates the most important usage of particular glue substances. Considerable attention is devoted to natural glues, traditionally employed in work with paper, such as paste, and gluten glues: gelatin and leather glue, as well as parchment glue and others. The article mentions preparation for work, as well as the properties and application of cellulose derivatives: methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyllocellulose, and cellulose acetate. The article also lists synthetic glues.
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