

📚 Keep your stories intact with invisible strength!
Books by Hand PH Neutral PVA Adhesive is a 4-ounce, water-soluble, acid-free glue designed specifically for bookbinding and paper crafts. It dries clear, preserving the integrity and appearance of your projects while providing archival quality adhesion. Perfect for professionals and DIY enthusiasts aiming to restore or create with precision and care.



















| Best Sellers Rank | #13,934 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #189 in Art Glues & Pastes |
| Brand | Books By Hand |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,997 Reviews |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Material | Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) |
| Special Feature | Acid-Free, Archival, Dries Clear |
E**.
Book saver.
Excellant product. My bible was coming apart at the spine so I purchased this, followed the instructions and have had no problems since.
T**W
Great stuff!
My Bible had a section starting to pull away from the binding and a friend recommended this to repair it. I ordered it but didn’t use it bc my Bible was readable. Well, that section finally fell out. I used it on the binding and stuck the section back in…it was a little messy bc I put a lot but wiped it off the pages as good as I could. I let it sit open for a couple of days and that section is in there solid and not coming out any time soon! It worked really great!!!!
S**G
Used for inserting book ribbons into spines.
I used affordable colored ribbon strips, glued to paper squares. When that dried, I applied more glue, inserting the paper tabs into book spines. This allows me to add page marker ribbons to most books -- books which never had marker ribbons before. Many of the books I added marker ribbons to, are OOP, and collectible. These ribbons will actually increase the value of my books, making them uniquely better, more user-friendly.
A**A
Good glue but hard to get opening just right
This glue works well for all sorts of craft projects, but you have to cut the opening to use it, and let's just say getting the hole size just right has been a challenge. Too small and you you need a plumbing wretch to get the glue out. Too big and you have glue pouring everywhere. But it dries clear and sets pretty quickly. I have found it doesn't work quite as well on smooth surfaces such as jingle bells.
D**Y
Wow!
Ok, this glue worked amazingly! It dried quickly, it dried thinly, there were no think clumps. My Bible was falling apart and this helped me glue it back together. It’s flexible and still soft and super durable and secure. And it seems that this glue can be used in various ways. Pro tip: Don't cut the tip down too far or you won’t be able to put the red cap back on. Lol.
O**E
Great Glue That Retains Flexibility
I’m not a bookbinder. Had a couple of books with chunks of pages that separated. This glue, which came in a bottle with a nipple/cap, was easy to use. It dried well and retained flexibility so the pages were like new. The glue, plus a few binder clips did the trick!
V**R
Works Fast and Very Well!
My step-mother gave me this book 38 years ago with my favorite Winnie the Pooh scenes on the front, and empty lined pages in between the binding. She said, "You are a writer, so go write." Unfortunately, she passed away before she could see my first book Nicolette's Quarters published. The book binding has been separating badly and a few of the first pages started to fall out. I bought this glue, applied it, and instantly the binding stayed in tact. I let it dry over night and when I picked it up the next day it was perfect. I applied a little more to the pages that were falling out and they are now once again attached. If you love books as much as I do and want to keep them in tact BUY THIS GLUE! My heart is full knowing this special book will be with me for many years to come.
F**E
works well
so far works well
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