Question about using PVA vs. wheat paste for a 19th century ledger repair

Ngl, I chose wheat paste for its flexibility on the brittle, 200-page ledger from my local archive, and after letting it cure for a full day, the spine feels way more forgiving than my usual PVA mix.

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taylor6376d ago

Yeah, wheat paste is the move for old paper. It just ages better without getting brittle like PVA can.

graytorres6d ago

My friend's PVA repair cracked after a few years.