Pure wheat starch for museum-quality image mounting and restoration
This high-quality, purified wheat starch is used to make a traditional wheat starch paste for conservation and museum applications. It is excellent for the reversible mounting of paper works, photographs, prints, and other delicate materials.
The finished paste has been used for decades in restoration, archiving, bookbinding, and high-quality framing. Since the adhesive remains water-soluble, bonds can be gently reversed if needed.
The wheat starch is supplied uncooked and must be mixed with water and heated before use.
Properties
- Purified wheat starch in food-grade quality
- Suitable for conservation and museum applications
- Water-soluble and reversible
- Smooth, fine wheat paste
- Ideal for image mounting, restoration, and bookbinding
- Contents: 57 g
Typical Applications
- Image mounting with Japanese paper
- Restoration of paper works
- Passepartout and framing work
- Bookbinding
- Archiving and conservation
Making Wheat Starch Paste in the Microwave
- Mix wheat starch with distilled water in a 1:5 ratio.
- Stir the mixture in a clean, microwave-safe container.
- Heat on high for 20–30 seconds.
- Remove and stir thoroughly.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 until a translucent, viscous paste forms.
- Allow to cool.
- Strain before use and adjust to the desired consistency with distilled water.
Note
The finished paste should be used as fresh as possible, as its shelf life is limited. It is therefore recommended to prepare only the amount actually needed.
Manufacturer Information
Crescent Europe GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 10
89564 Nattheim
Germany
Email: service@crescent-europe.com
