Museum-quality conservation demands adhesives that perform today without compromising materials decades from now. Lineco's Pure Wheat Starch delivers exactly that, unmodified starch refined and purified to standards used in professional conservation studios worldwide. This traditional adhesive creates reversible bonds that hold securely yet release cleanly when needed, essential for archival hinging and mounting techniques.

The starch requires preparation before use, mixing with water to create paste at your preferred consistency. This hands-on approach gives you complete control over working properties, from thin sizing for delicate tissues to thicker paste for substantial hinges. Traditional Japanese mounting methods rely on this type of starch for good reason: it remains chemically stable, won't yellow or become brittle, and allows future conservators to safely reverse your work.

Professional framers use wheat starch paste for hinging valuable prints and documents. Book conservators depend on it for paper repairs that must remain invisible yet strong. The included preparation instructions walk you through proper mixing technique, ensuring consistent results whether you're mounting a single watercolor or tackling extensive restoration work.