Yasutomo Nori archival paste

[John Wagenseil]

Yasutomo Nori Paste

Fine Art and Craft Materials, Origami, Sumi-e, Pens and Markers


From web site product description:

"Nori Paste is an archival safe, non-toxic starch based adhesive. It is completely water reversible and can be used for wet mounting works on paper to a hard substrate such as museum or rag board. Nori thins with water and can be used as a medium to bind powdered pigments. It is great for bonding thin, heavily fibered papers. This remarkable paste has an extended open time allowing for repositioning delicate papers without the risk of tearing. Excellent for collage, or mounting prints. Can be mixed with PVA glue for a stronger bond and shorter working time. Excellent for book binding applications."


Based on my brief experience with it, Nori has a long drying time, is not tacky so parts can be re-positioned, it seems to wet paper less than PVA glues, and excess wipes off with less residual mess or paper staining than PVA glue. It has a good bond once it dries. Their web site has lists of a lot of craft supplies that are of interest to the paper modeler.

[whulsey]

Just found this post. Took a look at some of the art supplies they have, especially the Asian ones. Will bookmark their site for future reference. Thanks.