Hello,

Some time ago, before I joined the staff, my institution switched from using methyl cellulose to wheat paste for hinging works of art on paper. The person who researched these materials is long gone and left no notes, and we are uncertain as to the relative merits of these two
bonding agents. Given the recent note on this list about the appetizing nature of wheat paste to art-destroying insects, we're wondering if we should switch back to the methyl cellulose. Can anyone advise?

Thanks,
Astrida
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Astrida Schaeffer, Assistant Director
The Art Gallery
University of New Hampshire
Paul Creative Arts Center
30 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-3712
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