See our various sizes of oil/water based adhesives and sealers for gilding! L.A. Gold Leaf Hide Glue – Water Gilding AdhesiveSize: 1/2 LB, 1 LB, and 5 LBSGood for indoor and outdoor use! About The ProductHide glue is an adhesive made out of the connective tissues, bones and hides of animals (mainly cattle). It’s extracted by “cooking” raw stocks to obtain glue liquors that are filtered, evaporated to glue solids and then dried before grinding. When you buy hide glue, it comes in hard yellow-orange granules or pellets. DirectionsTo prepare hide glue for use, you have to soak the pellets in cold water for several hours until they soften and become gelatinous. If you’ve never used hide glue before, it’s best to start with a small batch. Put three tablespoons of dry glue in a heat- resistant glass container (most food jars work well) and cover with two tablespoons of water. A larger batch of glue can be made using the same proportion of glue to water. Next, place the gelatinous glue mixture into a water bath. Heat the water to 140F. Be sure to use a thermometer, as it’s important to maintain this temperature, DO NOT GO OVER 140F. DO NOT BOIL. If the water gets too hot, it will overheat the glue and cause it to lose strength. It’s a good idea to stir the glue mixture occasionally to help work out any lumps but it’s not absolutely necessary. After a few minutes, the pellets will be melted and the glue will be ready to use. A properly prepared and heated batch of glue forms a steady thread as it drips from a brush back into the glue pot. If the glue drips from the brush in droplets, it’s too thin. To thicken it, stir the glue while it’s being heated until sufficient water has evaporated from the mixture. If the glue forms thick clumps on the brush, dilute it with hot water until the desired consistency is achieved. Use Caution!📕 KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN!📕 Do not eat! Shipping MethodsWe ship via USPS. This is done for your convenience, as it allows for tracking packages, seeing where the package is at any point, and when it is expected to arrive to you. Naturally, we always forward a tracking number to each buyer as soon as the package ships out. An average transit time is 2-6 days; however, we do not guarantee it, as it is beyond our control and varies depending on your location. For the 5 LB Hide Glue, we ship through FedEx. Return and Refund policyYou may return unopened items within 7 days of delivery for a full refund. All returned items will be examined prior to the credit being processed. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging. If the item returned is not the result of our error, the shipping cost of that returned item will be deducted from your refund. In the case of lost items during delivery, upon completing of an investigation by the post-office, we will refund you the amount. Please feel free to message us with any questions and concerns!