I tried out my wheatpaste recipe today by putting up some posters around the city. The verdict isn’t completely in as to its stick-worthy-ness but it looked good going on and hopefully it holds for a long time. If anyone is interested in doing any sort of postering be it pasting artwork, political posters or fliers for a show, wheatpaste is non-toxic as well as extremely cheap and easy to make.

The Basic Recipe

Mix one part wheat flour (e.g., 4 cups) with three parts water (e.g., 12 cups). Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly to remove all lumps. Lower heat and simmer for about a half hour. Serve in a lidded bucket with an old paint or sponge brush.

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