Preparing Hide Glue
It is very important to formulate your glue preparations carefully, so that you can depend on the working characteristics. (Urea is used to slow the setting time. It is available from gardening supply stores.) We use three different preparations of glue for building:
Weak Hide Glue Formula
Use for gluing on top, and
temporary glue jobs
| Water | 60 grams |
| Hide Glue | 15 grams |
| Urea | 3 grams |
Strong Hide Glue Formula
Use for general body glue-up
and any job that needs an extended
"open" time (about 15 minutes)
| Water | 45 grams |
| Hide Glue | 15 grams |
| Urea | 2 grams |
Fast Hide Glue Formula
Use for jobs where high
strength is required, and
set-up can be quick. For
this preparation, use Knox
Unflavored Gelatine. (Sorry,
folks, it's hide glue!)
| Water | 35 grams |
| Gelatin | 7 grams (1 packet) |
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