Methyl Cellulose mix

General Instructions: In a 1-quart container, sprinkle 5 tablespoons methyl-cellulose powder into 1 cup of very hot water. Stir briskly to prevent lumps. When the powder is thoroughly dispersed, add enough cold water to make 1 quart. Let sit for several hours; preferably overnight. To thin, add a few drops of water, mix and let stand. When ready to use, decant a small amount into a heavy, wide-mouth jar; never dip the brush into the main supply. Thick methyl-cellulose can be used for mending paper with Japanese tissue and to clean the spines of books. The mixed adhesive will not spoil if kept clean. -recipe supplied by Nelly Balloffett and Paper Star Associates.

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