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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: shootinbud on December 10, 2007, 08:37:04 pm

Title: glues
Post by: shootinbud on December 10, 2007, 08:37:04 pm

when making a sinew glue whats the procedure  do you just have to boil it in water / and what are some other home made glues any info will help thanks -sb

Title: Re: glues
Post by: wvfknapper on December 10, 2007, 08:42:03 pm

You can buy liquid hide glue or granular,,,,,,,,,Dissolve the granular in a double broiler with a small amount of water,, just don't get the glue too hot, it will shrivel the sinew when dipped................Or you can make it from scratch by using animal skins, hoof etc...........I heard jello gelatin works also.

Title: Re: glues
Post by: Justin Snyder on December 10, 2007, 10:09:57 pm

Yes boil it in water.  I believe the magic temp is just below 185*.  Hide or sinew are the best options if you want to make your own.  Justin

Title: Re: glues
Post by: mullet on December 10, 2007, 11:12:59 pm

  Or fish bladders.