kiah
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Post by kiah on Aug 14, 2018 13:21:37 GMT -5
I am making artworks so it's important that whatever I use to seal in the fibers is archival and will not degrade over time. Does anyone know of any alternatives to latex?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by Tim Eads on Aug 14, 2018 13:38:57 GMT -5
Hi Kiah, PVA or Elmer's glue are great acid-free, non-toxic options for backing the rug. PVA stands for Polyvinyl Acetate and Elmer's is in that family. Read more about PVA glues here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_acetateAnother source can be found here: psap.library.illinois.edu/collection-id-guide/adhesivesPolyvinyl acetate adhesives (PVA or PVAc; c. 1920–present) Polyvinyl acetate is a synthetic copolymer emulsion that is generally a viscous white or creamy yellow before use which dries clear. PVA is used in various craft, bookbinding, and paper conservation applications. Polyvinyl acetate can be found in acidic adhesives (e.g. woodworking glue, Elmer’s® glue, or "school glue") as well as acid-free, archival products (e.g. Jade nos. 403 and 711, Rhoplex®, and Lascaux® acrylic). This adhesive class is perhaps the most common type of glue on the market as it is flexible, easy to use, and non-toxic. Bookbinders and conservators use acid-free PVA both as a consolidant and as a glue in conservation treatments. PVAs offered by conservation suppliers are pH neutral. They do not "off-gas" once dry, are believed to not break down over time, and are relatively light stable. However, this adhesive is not easily reversible, and it is sensitive to moisture and humidity. |
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