I just want to glue a printed 8x11 1/2 paper to cardstock to make a journal for friends.... will this work. Paste whole sheet or perimeter?

This will work. It is bookbinders glue. You can paste whole page or perimeter, try both and if it buckles in the middle pasting whole page, try perimeter. I think pasting whole page would be my first choice.

I know it will clean up with water while its still wet. But after it dries is it water proof or water soluble still?

No it's pretty much permanent after it dries. Youight be able to get it to a gooey consistensy if you soaked the book or paper it is on in water

Will this product work to reinforce Bible that is coming apart?

This glue is used for bookmaking, therefore it should work as well or better than anything else. The glue will work, but I suggest you look online for exactly the technique needed to do the type of repair your Bible requires.

Will this glue yellow over time? I want to use it to stiffen fabric for millinery and I don't want my pieces to end up yellow after a few years.

In my experience with the product it does not yellow. I use on book binding and over a period of 9 months if it is visible it is white.

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📚 Stick with the best — craft smarter, not harder!

INVISIBLE FINISH - Dries crystal clear with excellent lay-flat properties for a professional, seamless look.
TRUSTED BY CREATIVES - Highly rated with 4.7 stars from thousands of users who demand quality and reliability.
ARCHIVAL GRADE ADHESION - Preserve your projects with acid-free, pH neutral glue that won’t yellow or degrade over time.
SPEED MEETS FLEXIBILITY - Fast-drying yet remoistenable formula lets you perfect your craft without the wait.
VERSATILE BONDING POWER - Ideal for bookbinding, paper, photos, cards, and all your creative DIY projects.

Books by Hand pH Neutral PVA Adhesive is an 8oz archival-quality, acid-free glue designed for bookbinding and paper crafts. It features a fast-setting, water-soluble formula that dries clear and remains flexible, ensuring long-lasting, professional results on porous surfaces.

Specifications

ASIN	B0025TZ26Q
Best Sellers Rank	#131,098 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #1,840 in Universal Adhesives
Brand	Books By Hand
Brand Name	Books By Hand
Colour	White
Compatible Material	Books,Paper
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 2,863 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00099295612173
Item Form	8oz
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Type Name	pH Neutral PVA Bookbinder Adhesive
Item Weight	0.64 Pounds
Manufacturer	University Products Inc
Material	Paper
Material Type	Paper
Model	BBHM217
Other Special Features of the Product	Acid Free,Acid-free,Dries Clear
Special Feature	Acid Free,Acid-free,Dries Clear
Specific Uses For Product	Art, Craft
UPC	787461407943 099295612173
Unit Count	236.59 Milliliters
Viscosity	Low
Volume	8 Fluid Ounces
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Reviews

C**A

Para restaurar lienzos

Perfecto para restaurar cuadros de lienzo rotos.

7.09.2025

C**N

Bueno

Bien

19.06.2024

A**E

Sehr schön

Das Produkt ist von sehr guter Qualität. Ich verwende es für ein Schulprojekt. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.

4.12.2025

C**N

Super colle!

Cette colle est vraiment géniale!Elle colle parfaitement le tissu,le papier...

22.08.2020

D**E

Must use for perfect binding of your own sketchbooks

29.01.2022

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