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Methyl Cellulose (Non-FDA), Water Soluable, priced per pound, 1 to 25 lb qty, priced per pound. Excellent thickener for water based products, all types.
"buggaloo72"
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
I heard this was basically the same thing as the old Elmer’s paper mache. It works well but be warned, it smells awful if left sitting for a few hours. I had some that sat overnight and my entire art room smelled like vomit the next day.
Norma Sotoodeh
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
There used to be a product called Elmer's paper mache art paste. It has since been discontinued. This stuff works as a good substitute. Just make sure to add a Lil bleach or sanitizer to it so it doesn't spoil.
R KING
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
Doesn’t produce a clear gel. Clumpy, grayish yellow. Gels immediately but liquifies after 2-3 days whether in fridge or on countertop and develops a sour odor. Maybe not pure MC powder? Using for mixed media on both fiber and paper. Works as an adhesive or stiffener if I use immediately or within a day or so, but then I have to toss what’s left when turns to liquid. Make small batches, less waste. First time working with this medium, so I don’t have other brands to compare to. Next purchase will be Lineco to see if it works differently.
Good Consumer
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
I got this to make a paste for book cloth and it works great!!!I followed an online recipe, 1/8th cup MC (6tsp) to 1 cup H2O and that ended up being way too thick (the only thing I can compare it to is the firmest Jell-O Jiggler you've ever seen.So I halved the amount of Methyl Cellulose, 1/16th cup MC (3 tsp) to 1 cup H2O (236.50ml) and this too started to thicken quickly so I ended up adding an additional 163.50ml of water making the total volume 400ml or about 1.70 ounces, and this made a translucent loose gel which is perfect for painting onto thin fabric; it is the consistency of a thin paint.I also just used tap water, in case anyone is wondering.I have had the mixture sitting out at room temp for almost a week in a mason jar and all that has happened to it is that the bubbles have all risen to the top.I will definitely buy this again.
J.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
I had purchased this product to use as a mixing agent with my PVA. First, when I had received the product, the powder was yellow - which I'm fairly certain is not how the product should look when most methyl cellulose powders I have used are white. When I mixed it with water, typically the recipe for PVA/Methyl Cellulose is pretty simple and does not require too much water or powder. However, each time I tried to use this product with glue, it did not turn out the way it is suppose to (and I've made this recipe with other company products several times in the past). I've tried using various amounts of water to Methyl cellulose - even adding 8 cups of water to 1 tablespoon of methyl cellulose and it still did not turn out with the same consistency as other products. Instead, each time I was left with extremely dense 'jello' like substance that cannot be used with my PVA. Very disappointed.
Grenik
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2015
Good price for the ability to make a lot of paste. I use it in shoemaking and it works very well.I struggled to get the first batch of paste prepared. I made it in a 1 quart paste jar that has a brush applicator attached to the lid. I added powder, stirred, added more powder, stirred, etc. It just never seemed to get very thick and paste like. But I kept at is (perseverance at its best!) and finally got something paste like. I was happy...Next morning, the jar was set up solid. It was soft like jello, but completely solid. I added a little water and all it did was soften the top layer a little. I eventually had to remove about 2/3 of the container and add water.Let the mixture sit after mixing and follow the directions. Give it time...In conclusion: Good product; impatient user.
orchid-cezanne
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014
I got methyl cellulose to try out with watercolors and in mixing with pigments making watercolor and gouache. It requires some experimentation to get a good working product but I like it for a number of techniques. In general, anywhere you want a wash or want to paint wet-in-wet you might not want to use it.It would have been a bit more helpful here (and the reason for the 1-star ding) if the seller had posted whether the MC was a low or high molecular weight product which has a bearing on when the liquid gels and how much it takes to do that. I'd say this MC has a high molecular weight. As for practical use in what I'm doing, a 1% solution makes a thickish liquid like light cream and is a good liquid paste especially for paper. A 2% solution pours somewhat like honey but is the best for mixing with paint or pigments. Try a little at a time. I fill a squirt bottle with an extra large hole in the tip using a needleless syringe which I keep just for that. A 3% solution is much like Vaseline and 4% is like an extra-firm jello. I've had no mold growth on/in any but the 4% and that just a little on the surface, but I've taken to adding a drop of clove oil to 250 ml's (about a cup). I've tried colorless Listerine for this purpose and it seems to work just as well. Just use a little more. Hope this helps the seller and any others interested in this.This seller is very prompt in shipping and sells at a price hard to beat. Highly recommended.
m2fun2miss
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2010
This poduct makes an ideal tastless thickener for cooking. I had also heard that this product could be used when combined with water to make artificial seminal fluid. Yes, it does!!! 1/4 teaspoon in 1/2 cup of cold water produces a fluid mixture that when warmed for 15 seconds in a microwave produces a fluid of just the right thickness to match the real thing. (Mildly warming the mixture causes it to thicken from it's room temperature state and is recommended rather than adding it directly to either warmed or hot water as it disolves easly in cold or room temp water.) Adding 1 teaspoon of either Milk of Magnesia or Malox will then produce exactly the right "milky" coloring to the mixture, as well. It keeps for an extended period of time at room temperature in a sealed container and contains no "sugars" which can cause yeast infections.
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