How to Make Homemade Book Binding Glue

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Use bookbinding glue to secure book pages and covers.

Professional bookmakers use bookbinding adhesive to attach pages to the spine of a book or to secure hardback book covers. Unlike most commercial glues, bookbinding glue is odorless, light in color, waterproof, strong, smooth and long lasting -- all necessary properties for producing a high-quality book. You can make your own inexpensive bookbinding glue for making or repairing books at home.

Things You'll Need

  • Unflavored gelatin
  • White vinegar
  • Glycerin
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Instructions

    • 1

      Boil 3 tbsp. water and stir in one 4 oz. package of unflavored gelatin until completely dissolved.

    • 2

      Stir the mixture as you add 1 tbsp. white vinegar and 1 tsp. glycerin.

    • 3

      Apply the glue to your target area with a brush while the mixture is still warm.

    • 4

      Store remaining glue in an airtight container.

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