Lineco - Pure Rice Starch Adhesive

Pure Rice Starch Adhesive

Museum-quality rice starch bonds paper hinges with archival permanence

Stain, yellow, or weaken paper over decades. Pure rice starch meets that standard. This highly purified adhesive creates reversible bonds that allow future conservators to safely remove hinges without damaging original artwork, critical for archival mounting and restoration work.

Mix the powder with distilled water to control consistency from thin paste for delicate tissue repairs to thick gel for mounting heavier papers. The adhesive works particularly well with traditional mulberry paper hinges, creating flexible joints that accommodate natural paper movement without cracking or separation. Rice starch's neutral pH protects against acid migration that degrades paper fibers over time.

Professional framers and conservators use this adhesive for museum-quality hinging because it remains stable yet reversible with moisture. Apply it to secure valuable prints, watercolors, and documents knowing the bond can be undone without residue or damage. The powder stores indefinitely when kept dry, and you mix only what each project requires. This is the adhesive standard when preservation matters more than convenience.

Adhesives

Adhesives Purchase Guide

Types of Adhesives

Cement forms strong, permanent bonds on non-porous materials. Contact cements like Barge and DAP Weldwood are essential for laminating and heavy-duty crafts.

Children's Glue offers non-toxic safety with easy water cleanup. Elmer's School Glue and Crayola washable formulations are perfect for young artists.

Craft and Household Glue includes versatile options like Aleene's Tacky Glue and E6000 for maintenance and creative projects.

Epoxy and Extra Strength Glue delivers maximum bonding power. Includes J-B Weld, Gorilla Glue, and professional cyanoacrylates.

Fabric Glue creates flexible, washable bonds on textiles. Aleene's Fabric Fusion and Beacon Fabri-Tac handle both lightweight and heavy fabrics.

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