Elmer's Art Paste Alternative - Pure Methylcellulose

If you've looked for Elmer's Art Paste recently, you know they don't sell it anymore. But there is an alternative that works even better - and like the Art Paste, it doesn't attract mold or mildew.

Pure Methylcellulose is available for a lot of different uses. I couldn't find a version that was specifically made for paste, so it didn't come with instructions for mixing it. I just used the same method for mixing that came with the old Elmer's Art Paste, using 2 oz in one gallon of cold water (or 1/2 oz in a quart of cold water).

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