Description
Japanese Paper Place Jin Shofu Adhesive
Used in Japan for over 1000 years, Jin Shofu powdered wheat starch paste is easily prepared on the stovetop or in the microwave by adding water. Archival and flexible, Jin Shofu is the first choice for professional paper conservators and artists looking for an ecological adhesive. Instructions for preparation and use are available.
Why Paste?
Pastes are best used for adhering paper to paper. Whether you are making greeting cards, collage, or securing a reinforcing strip to the spine of a handmade book, paste will do the job. Also excellent for use in mixed media projects, reversible adhesives, like paste, allow artists the flexibility to rearrange paper pieces as they work.
The purest paste choice is Jin Shofu. Finely sieved wheat starch, sold in powdered form, is cooked with water to form the paste. Jin Shofu has been used in Japan for over 1000 years. The paste can be made in small batches to avoid waste and stored in a refrigerator for up to seven days. Both archival and flexible when dry, it is the adhesive of choice in conservation practices, and wet-mounting artwork, and is very popular for use in chine collé. For the artist who is seeking a sustainable, eco-friendly option, Jin Shofu is the paste of choice.
NOTE: Must be cooked.
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