--- product_id: 3852867 title: "PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Acid Free, 8 Ounce | Dries Clear, Water-Soluble, Archival PVA Formula, for Bookbinding, Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts" brand: "hand" price: "R565" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Books By Hand" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3852867-ph-neutral-pva-adhesive-acid-free-8-ounce-dries-clear store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Dries Clear, Archival Quality pH Neutral, Acid-Free Formula Fast-Setting & Re-moistenable PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Acid Free, 8 Ounce | Dries Clear, Water-Soluble, Archival PVA Formula, for Bookbinding, Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts **Brand:** hand **Price:** R565 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Stick with the best: archival glue that keeps your creativity timeless! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Acid Free, 8 Ounce | Dries Clear, Water-Soluble, Archival PVA Formula, for Bookbinding, Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts by hand - **How much does it cost?** R565 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3852867-ph-neutral-pva-adhesive-acid-free-8-ounce-dries-clear) ## Best For - hand enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hand brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast & Flexible:** Quick drying with excellent lay-flat properties ensures professional results every time. - • **Versatile Adhesion:** Bonds securely to paper, cardboard, and porous surfaces—perfect for DIY, repairs, and art projects. - • **Precision & Control:** Low viscosity formula spreads smoothly for flawless bookbinding and delicate crafts. - • **Preserve Your Masterpieces:** Acid-free, archival PVA protects paper and photos from yellowing over time. - • **Water-Soluble & Easy Cleanup:** Remoisten with water for adjustments and effortless cleaning—no harsh chemicals needed. ## Overview Books By Hand PH Neutral PVA Adhesive is an 8-ounce, acid-free, archival-quality glue designed for bookbinding, paper crafts, and artwork mounting. Its fast-setting, water-soluble formula dries clear with excellent lay-flat properties, ensuring durable, professional results on porous surfaces while protecting your projects from aging. ## Description desertcart.com: Books By Hand PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Acid Free, 8 Ounce | Dries Clear, Water-Soluble, Archival PVA Formula, for Bookbinding, Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts : Arts, Crafts & Sewing Review: Works Well - Remember that its just glue. You have to clean off all the old stuff first. And the spine if it needs it. I coated the pages that needed reinserting. Let them dry then dry fitted everything before final re-gluing. Try to use light coats. You can use a palette knife or firm cardboard as a glue spreader. Take your time. This stuff works well. Good Luck. Review: Good product at a resonable price. - I bought this adhesive to bind a family history book. It is excellent to work with ! I applied it with a small brush and the soap and water clean up was easy ! Looks great and is very durable . I would recommend this product for this application and many others... ## Features - Acid-free neutral pH PVA adhesive. - Easy to use formula is fast setting and can be remoistened with water. - Ideal for bookbinding and paper, arts, cards, photos and DIY projects, as well as mounting artwork. - White Glue dries clear, has excellent lay-flat properties. Adheres to most porous surfaces. - AVOID FREEZING & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Best used in 60-80℉. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0025TZ26Q | | Best Sellers Rank | #49,281 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #384 in Art Glues | | Brand | Books By Hand | | Brand Name | Books By Hand | | Color | White | | Compatible Material | Cardboard, Paper | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,020 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00099295612173 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Type Name | pH Neutral PVA Bookbinder Adhesive | | Item Weight | 10.24 ounces | | Manufacturer | University Products Inc | | Material | Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) | | Material Type | Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) | | Model | BBHM217 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Acid-Free, Archival, Dries Clear | | Part Number | BBHM217 | | Special Feature | Acid-Free, Archival, Dries Clear | | UPC | 787461407943 099295612173 | | Unit Count | 8 Fluid Ounces | | Viscosity Level | Low | | Volume | 8 fluid ounces | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Books By Hand - **Color:** White - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Material:** Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) - **Special Feature:** Acid-Free, Archival, Dries Clear ## Images ![PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Acid Free, 8 Ounce | Dries Clear, Water-Soluble, Archival PVA Formula, for Bookbinding, Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KBhrm7rsL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: 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?** A: 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. **Q: I know it will clean up with water while its still wet. But after it dries is it water proof or water soluble still?** A: 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 **Q: Will this product work to reinforce Bible that is coming apart?** A: 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. **Q: 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.** A: 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Well *by R***R on August 19, 2026* Remember that its just glue. You have to clean off all the old stuff first. And the spine if it needs it. I coated the pages that needed reinserting. Let them dry then dry fitted everything before final re-gluing. Try to use light coats. You can use a palette knife or firm cardboard as a glue spreader. Take your time. This stuff works well. Good Luck. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product at a resonable price. *by R***R on April 21, 2026* I bought this adhesive to bind a family history book. It is excellent to work with ! I applied it with a small brush and the soap and water clean up was easy ! Looks great and is very durable . I would recommend this product for this application and many others... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must use for perfect binding of your own sketchbooks *by D***E on January 29, 2022* A few months back I watched some videos on how to make your own sketchbooks with the perfect binding method. They stressed the importance of getting the right bookbinding glue but I thought I knew better since I had some white PVA glue already on hand. It was Weldwood which is a really good glue. I made 5 different size books but all the pages started falling out. I just lived with it and added some piece of tape to hold my sketches in. It looked terrible. I figured I would just buy premade sketchbooks in the future. Then, I finally decided to purchase special bookbinding glue like I had learned about. I took apart my books and removed the tape. I re-glued each with the Books By Hand PVA glue. What a difference! It dries super flexible yet it is strong. All my handmade sketchbooks now are fixed and work great. I highly recommend this glue for any bookbinding project or repair. Now I can continue to make my own sketchbooks and save money by doing it. Great product and well worth it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Books By Hand, PH Neutral PVA Adhesive, Acid-free, Water-Soluble, Dries Clear, Archival Quality PVA Formula, for Bookbinding, Book Repair, Framing, Collages, Paper Art and Crafts - 8 Ounce - 20 Pcs Book Board, Binders Board Chipboard Designer Bookboard Kraft Heavy Duty Chipboard Sheets Bookbinding Supplies for Book Binding Cover (Gray, 7 x 5 Inch 50PT) - VENCINK Genuine Bone Folder Scoring Folding Creasing Origami Paper Creaser Crafting Tool for DIY Handmade Leather Burnishing, Bookbinding, Scrapbooking, Paper Cards Crafts (100% Cattle Bone) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3852867-ph-neutral-pva-adhesive-acid-free-8-ounce-dries-clear](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3852867-ph-neutral-pva-adhesive-acid-free-8-ounce-dries-clear) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-06*