Instructions: ENVELOPE GLUE #1:
Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan. Add gelatine and stir until dissolved. Add extract and stir until mixed. Brush on thin later onto back of an envelope flap. Let dry. Moisten to apply. Store in a sealed container and melt again by putting in a pan of warm water.

ENVELOPE GLUE #2:
Craft Glue
Vinegar
A few drops peppermint flavor

Mix equal amounts of the glue and vinegar.... Add flavoring of choice.

Store in covered container. Brush on envy flap, let dry. ALL PURPOSE PASTE

ENVELOPE GLUE #3:
Mix flour and sugar in a large pot. Slowly stir in cold water and form a paste. Add boiling water slowly, stirring it vigorously. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Remove from heat and add alum, stirring until mixed. Store in a sealed container. This will keep up to 3 or 4 weeks.

STAMP GUM:
Mix gelatin with cold water and let sit till softened. Pour softened gelatin into boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add syrup and extract.

Mix well. Brush gum thinly of the back of sticker, envelope, label whatever...Let dry. Store in a sealed container will keep several months and put in pan of hot water to thicken it up to used again. Once cold it will turn to liquid.

"Use this mucilage to make your own envelopes, note stationery, labels, and seals.

This recipe makes about 1/2 cup which will provide adhesive for several dozen envelopes or labels. It can be stored in a capped bottle for several months without spoiling but will set if cooled. It can be melted by putting the bottle in a pan of warm water.

Bring 6 Tbl pure white vinegar to a boil in a small pan. Add 4 packets

(1oz total) unflavored gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.

Add 1 Tbl lemon extract. Stir until well mixed.

Use a brush to spread mucilage thinly on the back of an envelope flap.

Let dry. Moisten to apply.

It can also be used to adhere paper to paper or cardboard. Apply and stick at once.

Handmade Paper Guild newsletter, source unknown"

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