Making a simple portfolio

These instructions accompany a simple kit that is available for sale under the name 'Dickason Discovery Kit'. It is still work in progress...we have got this far...There will also be very full and comprehensive staff notes and commentary available [113018]. There is a further kit which is similar. It is free-standing, but is also a suitable follow-on Discovery Kit [113049].

The kit contains the following items ~
~ two pieces of artists' mountboard cut to A5 size
~ a length of self adhesive silicone backed tape
~ a craft knife with retractable blade
~ two sheets of cover paper
~ small pot of adhesive powder
~ small pasting brush
~ illustrated instructions

Experienced craftspeople will substitute their own alternatives to any of the above ~ and are encouraged to take short cuts or resort to speedier techniques. Detailed instructions for some tasks are on separate links ~ this saves repeating them for other projects.

A jam-jar or similar item is required, together with an apron or suitable clothing in case of spillage. The worksurface needs to be able to withstand cleaning with water should spillage of glue occur ~ a kitchen table is ideal.

Making Methyl Cellulose Paste

Make a 5% solution of MC paste ~ about 100ml will suffice.

Detailed instructions for making MC ~ methyl cellulose ~ paste are available [113872].

The powder we provide for paste is pure methyl cellulose powder of edible quality. It is water soluble and will rinse out of clothing, especially when still wet. It does not usually leave a stain.We do not suggest licking or eating it ~ even though it does not contain any harmful ingredients. Try to avoid breathing dust when handling powders of any sort.

Checking the boards

For this kit we aim to supply two identically sized ~ properly squared ~ boards. It is a good idea ~ and good practice ~ to check that we have not made a mistake [124213].

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