The resulting mixture should be an opaque white solution resembling milk. Mix the starch and water together in the top pan of the double boiler, (or the jar for those who are not using the double boiler) Mix thoroughly, making sure none of the starch has stuck to the bottom. 4 parts water to 1 part wheat starch: 1 1/3 cup of water to 1/3 cup of wheat starch. Step Two: While you are waiting, measure out your wheat starch and water. Add enough water to submerge 1/3 of the jars height.) (Alternatively, if you do not have a double boiler a glass jar placed in a saucepan works as well. Step One: Fill the bottom of the double boiler with cold water and place on your heat source at a medium heat setting and bring to a low boil. Measuring cup ( 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup size).This is the recipe for wheat paste that can be used to size paper.(Please note: the wheat paste will need to be prepared one day in advance.) What you will need: The remaining size solution can be saved in a jar in the refrigerator, and only requires heating to be used again. Additional coats may be added as necessary. Allow the glue to cool slightly and apply warm to your paper. Apply one coat to each side and allow to dry completely on newsprint. Remove from heat and stir in 1 pinch of alum. The mixture should be stirred continuously until the gelatin has dissolved and the glue has become one consistent solution. Step Two: Once the glue has softened and become gelatinous heat in a double boiler. (With solid sticks this may take overnight or 12+ hours). Step One: Soak the glue in a quart of cold water for several hours until it swells and softens. plastic / glass container ( glass is recommended) Double boiler with lid ( a glass jar and sauce pan will also work).Crystalline Alum: 1 Pinch ( potassium aluminum sulfate).Rabbit skin glue: 1/3 Cup ( powdered or solid sticks). (Please note: the gelatin size will need to be prepared 8-12 hours in advance.) What you will need: This is the recipe for rabbit skin glue that can be used to size paper. This method allows for easy application with a large soft-bristle brush. It is not unlike cooking, where 90% of the procedure is preparation. In the meantime, enjoy our sizing tests, made in our paper “kitchen”, here in Providence.Īdding sizing to paper affects the paper fibers’ sensitivity to humidity, absorption, and bleeding. There are many materials that can be used to size paper we will cover the sizing procedure for gelatin size and wheat paste. What are yours? Please share below, along with your experiences in making your own sizing. We have entertained many varying viewpoints on sizing and sizing recipes. Photos will be posted soon on social media. Nope!, it’s not a gluten-free, but not a problem for the paper, and a nice alternative to animal-based sizing.Įxciting news regarding plant-based sizing… last night we received a new Eastern paper, already pre-sized with devil’s root starch, “konnyaku” -no animals used at all with this process, only human labor. The photos shown here are mostly depicting sizing made from wheat starch.
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