Katharine Thayer said:
> Interesting, thanks David.
> davidhatton@superonline.com wrote:
>
> > PVA - white but dries clear - soluble in water - used as a
> > waterproofing agent and plasticizer in cement etc..Does indeed work as
> > a size applied once diluted 1 - 12 with bottled water. When dry it is
> > insoluble in water.
Interesting, but incorrect. Any woodworker or boat builder will tell you that
PVA is not in the least waterproof. Get it wet and it softens and dissolves. No
way is it insoluble in water no matter how long it has been dry for.
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