How to Make Wall Paper Paste
Many people who are concerned for the health of their family or the environment are now choosing to make their own wallpaper paste. Many commercial pastes contain a plethora of toxic ingredients and some emit volatile organic compounds, which are harmful to the environment. Moreover, commercial wallpaper paste often smells bad, and the chemical scent lingers for months or longer. Knowing how to make wallpaper paste at home is a safe alternative to using commercial paste. Plus, it smells a lot better. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Double boiler 1 cup of flour 3 teaspoons of alum 10 drops of clove oil Water Glass jar with tight lid Plastic spoon
Instructions
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How to Make Wall Paper Paste
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Combine the alum and flour in the double boiler and add water slowly until the consistency turns to that of heavy cream.
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Stir constantly, over heat, with a plastic spoon until thoroughly blended. The mixture should turn to a thick, gravy-like consistency when ready.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
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Stir in the clove oil, adding a few drops at a time and mixing well before adding in the rest.
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Pour the finished mixture into a glass jar with a tightly fitting lid. Screw lids are ideal, but any lid that closes tightly will work.
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Store your wallpaper paste in the refrigerator for up to two weeks before discarding. Avoiding making too much paste at one time, as it does not keep well long term.
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Tips & Warnings
While small amounts of alum are nontoxic and approved by the FDA for use in cooking, quantities greater than 1 ounce are toxic to humans. Toxic levels may be reached sooner than that in small children and pets. For this reason, alum should be stored out of the reach of children and animals.
