Methylcellulose

[giro]

Hi,

I backcoating a tissue with MC. But this dont win more strong, this only make a fine film on paper, and make this more rubbed(is dificul to explain). I use MC at 10%, is possible that in need to spay wateron paper before apply MC.

Any suggetion.

thk.
Giro

[polop]

yes in lafosses book (spelt wrong) it says to add water as if you were going to wet fold. the water will help the mc go through the paper

[Daydreamer]

giro, you might want to read this topic: viewtopic.php?t=1155

[giro]

After reading the post, i suppos that my error is that i use 10% MC. And not water spray the sheet before. Another important factor is humity, i think that apply iron dry work

I test to make 30% MC, and explain the results.

thk.

[Joseph Wu]

Don't worry so much about exact percentages (10% or 30% or whatever). Depending on your climate it may change the properties of the paste. A better way is to mix up the methylcellulose so that it is the consistency of egg white. I've found that works best for me.

[giro]

Yes joseph, i suppose

But i am a little frustated because my 2 tissue+MC dont hold crease, and slip.
I know that need more test.

I order mulberry paper to test it, i think that more strong fiber help.

I test MC with other paper for example manila paper, but in many case the best result is where you apply a tissu to the desired paper.

i continue working, i love paper.
thk

Giro.