Glue and Glue Testing (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Samuel Rideal

 
9781332014736: Glue and Glue Testing (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how glue and gelatine are sourced, made, and tested for industry and conservation.

This practical guide by Samuel Rideal offers hands-on insight into adhesives used in labs, workshops, and conservation studios. It covers where glue and gelatine come from, how they’re produced, and how to test them for quality and safety. The book aims to help professionals choose reliable materials and apply them effectively, whether for carpentry, bookbinding, paper making, or restoration work.

What you’ll experience
  • A clear overview of glue and gelatine, including how they differ and where they come from.
  • Real-world testing and quality checks to identify adulteration and ensure reliable performance.
  • Practical guidance on uses across paper making, bookbinding, printing, and related crafts.
  • Historical and commercial context that helps professionals understand market and material choices.
Ideal for readers of conservation, bookbinding, and industrial adhesive work who want practical, tested methods and sensible guidance.

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Product Description

Excerpt from Glue and Glue Testing

Glue Stock - Liming - Extraction - Washing and clarifying Filter presses - Water supply - Use of alkalies - Action of bacteria and of antiseptics Various processes Cleansing - Forming - Drying - Crushing, etc - Secondary products.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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