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2. Lining of paintings - Wikipedia

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   Fielding notes that a number of different types of adhesives may be used in this process. Glue paste, beeswax, strong copal varnish, or a glue made from pounded cheese are all listed as acceptable materials to coat the back of the artwork with. [6] The main benefits of a pounded cheese-based paste is its water-resistance.

3. Rabbit-skin glue - Wikipedia

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   Rabbit-skin glue, in pellet form (left) and partially dissolved in water (right) Rabbit-skin glue is a sizing that also acts as an adhesive. It is a type of animal glue that is essentially refined rabbit collagen. The glue has been used for centuries for stretching and priming canvases for oil painting. It has also been an ingredient in ...

4. Glue-size - Wikipedia

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   Glue-size was used because hide glue was a popular binding medium in the 15th century, particularly among artists of the Early Netherlandish period, who used it as an inexpensive alternative to oil. Although a large number of works using this medium were produced, few survive today, mainly because of the high perishability of linen cloth and ...

5. Sizing - Wikipedia

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   Preparation of canvas for the oil painting always includes sizing: the canvas will "rot" if directly exposed to the paint. Aqueous glue, frequently the hide glue was used for sizing the canvas for centuries, [13] Size in art is not a replacement for ground: it is not intended to form a level surface for painting, it is used to simply fill pores ...

6. Acrylate polymer - Wikipedia

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   Polyacrylate emulsion, water-borne coating, are used as binder for outdoor and indoor "latex" house paints.; Acrylic paints as artist paints.; Acrylic fibre.; Sodium polyacrylate water-soluble thickeners, a polymer for the production of the Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) used in disposable diapers due to its high absorbency per unit mass.

7. Conservation and restoration of ceramic objects - Wikipedia

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   It is a soft adhesive and can appear white, but usually has a pale yellow or brown appearance. Animal glue is very soft and can easily be broken down and removed with warm water and steam. [6] Although easily reversible, the relative ease with which the glue breaks down makes it a less strong bonding method.