Changed my mind about using PVA glue for everything

I always used standard Elmer's PVA for my spines and it worked fine, but my books felt stiff. A binder in Portland told me to try a 60/40 mix of PVA and methyl cellulose for the spine, and the difference is huge. The flex is way better and the pages lie flatter. Has anyone else tried mixing their own glue like this?

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linda_kelly177mo ago

Actually, that binder gave you a great flexible mix.

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karen4057mo ago

Yeah, "great flexible mix" is what I call the pile of stuff I never use.

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wade_young864mo ago

Linda, I have to respectfully disagree with you there. That binder was a mess of random odds and ends that didn't really work together in any practical way. Sure, it had variety, but variety without a plan just means you end up with a bunch of stuff that sits around gathering dust.

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