Lineco - 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.
