My old glue pot was making my endpapers bubble up every single time

For about six months, I was getting these tiny air bubbles under my endpapers no matter how carefully I pasted. I thought it was my technique, so I watched a ton of videos and tried different brushes. Then my partner pointed out my little thrift store glue pot was heating the paste way too fast and unevenly. I switched to a basic double boiler setup I made from a saucepan and a glass bowl, keeping the temp steady at 140 degrees. The difference was instant, my last three books have been completely smooth. Has anyone else had a glue temperature issue ruin their work before they figured it out?

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3 Comments

miles_fisher5d ago

Tiny air bubbles for six months" sounds like my old glue pot was just trolling me the whole time. Who knew a saucepan could be the hero of the story?

hart.sage5d ago

Totally agree with @miles_fisher, sometimes the simplest fix is right in the kitchen.

hannahsingh4d ago

Oh man, my toaster once saved a craft project!