One of the most popular materials in construction and many others manufacturing industries is wood. Therefore, it is often necessary to glue wooden parts for the purpose of obtaining For this, an extensive range is offered various formulations, thanks to which there is no task easier than gluing a tree to a tree.

Types of glue

Of all the types of adhesive that differ in their composition and characteristics, it is necessary to choose the one suitable for solving the corresponding task in order to obtain perfect result.

• quickly and efficiently glues wood, leaving almost no traces. But when exposed to water, as well as low and high temperatures, it partially loses its properties.
• "Moment" is a universal waterproof glue for gluing wood and more. It is also effective for gluing other materials to wood. Provides instant grip.
• for wood does not lose its properties under the influence of high temperatures, does not dry out and does not crumble. Therefore, it is most often used in carpentry.
• differs in the increased adhesion at pasting of firm wood. Full adhesion is achieved 20 hours after application. Not afraid of moisture, resistant to high temperatures and prolonged loads.
• Casein glue has the same characteristics as polyurethane. The disadvantage is its ability to change the color of the glued wood.
• suitable for all types of wood, dries completely after 24 hours and leaves no residue.

Which composition to choose

When deciding how to glue a tree to a tree, it is worth considering the versatility of using the adhesive composition. Some types are suitable only for working with a certain type of wood, others are able to glue absolutely different breeds tree.

It has great importance and what specific goals need to be achieved, for example, glue broken wooden objects or perform facade work. An important role is played by the composition of the adhesive and its quality.

household recipes

There are many recipes for how to make high-quality wood glue with your own hands. To do this, you can buy ready-made casein in powder form or get it at home. Put low-fat milk in a warm place for souring. When it is fermented, filter with gauze and rinse the casein remaining as a result of this process in water and boil to remove fat. Then lay it out on paper, dry well and mix with borax (1 part borax to 10 parts casein) until the consistency of the dough. Dilute the resulting mass with water (2 parts) and apply the resulting adhesive immediately, because it hardens after 2 hours.

General rules for gluing

There are rules for gluing wooden parts that must be observed regardless of which adhesive composition is chosen.

First you need to thoroughly clean the surface. You can do this using sandpaper or file. After that, dry the parts and thin layer apply the adhesive with a brush and rub in gently. All surfaces intended for connection are lubricated with glue, then they are tightly pressed against each other using a press or in another way until the composition is completely hardened.

When working with any glue, precautions are required, because even the most harmless composition can sometimes cause a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, gluing wood must be carried out with rubber gloves. If the glue does get on the skin, you need to gently wipe it off and thoroughly wash the affected area with soap. If the composition gets into the eyes, immediately rinse them with running water.

If you carefully understand how to glue wood to wood, and strictly follow the instructions for using the adhesive, then the junction of the parts can be much stronger than the wood itself.

Glue types. What kind of glue to stick

Dear buyers!

We have been selling adhesives since 1992. If you need adhesive for your home or for sale in a store, we can offer huge selection most different adhesives and in various packaging.

There are many types of adhesives. How to deal with them? What kind of glue, what and how can be glued? And which glue is right for you?

We hope that this article will help you clarify these issues.

Adhesives in tubes

Adhesives in tubes that you can buy on our website can be divided into 5 large categories:

1. Polyurethane adhesives

2. Polychloroprene adhesives

3. Rubber adhesives

4. Super glues, or glues based on cyanoacrylate

5. Epoxy adhesives

1. Polyurethane adhesives - These are adhesives based on polyurethane rubber with various additives.

This universal adhesives, which have excellent adhesion to a very wide range of materials, including: rubber, leather, fabrics, foam rubber, wood, MDF, cork, paper, cardboard, porcelain, ceramics, glass, PVC, polyurethane, plexiglass.

Not suitable for styrofoam, polyethylene and polypropylene. Not suitable for gluing dishes in contact with food.

Color polyurethane adhesives- transparent.

Properties:

· transparent elastic adhesive seam

· fast setting

· strength, durability of the adhesive seam

· water, oil, petrol resistance;

heat resistance

· versatility, wide range applications

· adhesive seam retains strength at low temperatures

· heating (thermoactivation) during gluing significantly enhances the strength of the adhesive seam.

"Specialist" – professional transparent polyurethane adhesive for especially critical fastenings. Bonds all types of natural and synthetic leather, fabric, felt, rubber, wood, plastic, polyurethane. Suitable for metal, wood, ceramics, cardboard, paper, foam rubber, most plastics in any combination (except polyethylene and polypropylene).

Furniture makers use it for high-quality bonding furniture edge. For greater strength, the adhesive seam is heated with a hair dryer.

"Desmocoll" (Kharkiv), "Top-Top”, “Skorokhod” - professional special shoe glue adhesives for the manufacture and repair of shoes. Also suitable for natural and faux leather, suede, nubuck, fur, polyurethane, hard and soft PVC, various rubbers and rubbers, fabrics.

"Cross" - also polyurethane special shoe glue with increased seam elasticity, suitable for repairing sneakers.

"Crystal Moment"- a well-known universal transparent glue. Popular with craft enthusiasts (scrapbooking, card making, flowers, etc.), architecture students, and designers. Available in two volumes - 30 ml and 125 ml.

"Moment Gel" . In addition to all the advantages of transparent polyurethane adhesive, it has a distinctive feature - thick, does not spread. It is convenient to use on vertical and porous surfaces.

"Globe" – universal transparent polyurethane adhesiveFor smooth surfaces. For fast and high-quality gluing of products made of metals, plastics, wood, leather goods, rubber, ceramics, glass in any combination.

"PVC Boat" – for the repair of PVC boats, various inflatable products, awnings, children's pools, inflatable toys, balls, etc.

Adhesive solution "Desmocoll" (Kyiv) - universal transparent adhesive for gluing polymer materials: polyurethane, PVC, TEP, as well as for natural and artificial leather, rubber and fabric.

Glue Professional MKKD Metal-Leather-Ceramic-Wood

It is intended for pasting among themselves and pasting on any surface of the majority of materials. It is used for shoe repair, incl. and soles, when laminating surfaces from most materials with polymers. Transparent, waterproof, durable.

Glue Professional Polyurethane for PVC fabric

Designed for the repair of boats made of PVC fabric, trampolines, awnings, products made of PVC fabric and film, working on outdoors, in marine and fresh water. Waterproof, heat resistant, sun resistant.

2. Polychloroprene adhesives based neoprene, or polychloroprene rubber (which is the same thing). These are universal adhesives for critical joints. They have good adhesion to almost all materials: metal, rubber, wood, veneer, MDF, stone, parquet, tile, ceramics, glass, and many others.

Colorpolychloroprene adhesives - tan.

By Areas of use Polychloroprene adhesives are divided into two groups:

2.1. For rigid gluing(hard adhesive seam);

2.2. For flexible bonding(flexible, elastic glue line).

2.1. Polychloroprene (neoprene) adhesives for hard glue line - these are adhesives with relatively short molecular chains, the adhesive seam of these adhesives is quite rigid and durable. Adhesives have good adhesion to metals, glass, wood, stone.

They are mainly used for fastening to hard surfaces, to metal (including painted), wood, concrete, brick, plastered surfaces) materials such as rubber, textiles, carpet, linoleum, decor elements, skirting boards, platbands.

To improve the bonding strength, the adhesive seam can be thermally activated (heated).

Polychloroprene adhesives that you can buy on our website are "Boat", "Moment Classic universal", "88", "88+", "88 Moment extra strong", "Stealth", "Avto Niva", "317", "Neoprene", "Super Cement", "Super Monolith".

Glue "88"- one of the most famous adhesives of this group, was developed back in Soviet times by the Institute of Aviation Materials. "88" glue is waterproof. Water resistance is achieved due to the fact that the composition includes synthetic resin.

It is used for gluing such materials: metal, rubber, wood, veneer, stone, parquet, tile, mosaic, ceramics, glass. For fastening various kinds coatings (including flexible ones) to almost any surface. They are used for lining the interiors of cars, buses, wagons, for the manufacture of seats. Very good for gluing synthetic upholstery materials to metal.

On our website you can buy several types of "88" glue different manufacturers. In terms of properties, they are almost the same:

"88 Extra strong moment" 30g "88+" 40g and 100g,

"88" 40g and 100g, "88" (green tube) 40g.

Glue "Boat" is one of the most widely used all-purpose neoprene adhesives, designed and developed for the repair rubber boats, rubber products (car and bicycle tubes, raincoats, tents made of rubberized fabric, etc.), as well as for gluing leather, plastic, wood, veneer, polymer-synthetic materials (except for polyethylene), glass, porcelain.

When more and more boats made of PVC fabric began to appear, requests began to come in to improve the formula of the Boat glue, because the strength of the glue line decreased from solar heating. Then the polyurethane adhesive "PVC Boat" was developed for boats and other products made of PVC fabric.

"Moment Classic universal"manufactured by Henkel- one of the most famous and popular polychloroprene adhesives. It is used for gluing in various combinations: wood, metal, leather, rubber, felt, fabrics, plastics, glass, ceramics. You can buy "Moment Classic" in packages of 30 g, 50 g and 100 g.

"Stealth" has all the advantages of "88" glue, but at the same time has increased adhesion to metals. It is recommended as a universal for critical joints and for bonding metal, glass with rubber.

"Auto Niva" (rubber-metal)- This special kind 88 glue, due to the composition of which is achieved increased heat resistance. Special formula for cold bonding rubber and plastic products to metal and to each other. Suitable for gluing fabric, wood, leather, leather substitutes, ceramics, cellulosic materials (paper, cardboard) in any combination.

Glue Formula "317" Optimized for extremely strong water resistant adhesives.

Other general purpose rigid polychloroprene adhesives are "Neoprene", "Super Cement", "Super Monolith" .

Glue "Safari" fast setting. Water and oil resistant, especially durable.

Universal adhesive for gluing most low-absorbent and non-absorbent materials. Designed for gluing any combination of rubber, leather, fabrics, rubber, wood, metal, polymeric and synthetic materials, felt, decorative plastics, glass, facing tiles, ceramics and porcelain products. Used for shoe repair.

Glue "Formula-1" for cars (rubber-plastic-metal) extra strong heat-resistant

Special formula for cold bonding rubber and plastic products to metal and to each other. Suitable for gluing fabric, wood, leather, leather substitutes, ceramics, cellulosic materials (paper, cardboard) in any combination.

Adhesives series "Professional":

Clay Professional "Flash - quick setting » designed for gluing together and sticking to any surface of most materials. High strength after 5 minutes. Recommended for gluing metal, tin, foil; products from ceramics and porcelain; leather, rubber, fabrics, foam rubber, synthetic materials; wood, MDF, chipboard, veneer, laminating coatings.

Clay Professional Furniture-Wood- Veneer-Fabricrecommended for gluing together and sticking to any surface of wood, chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, veneer, laminating and cork flooring; fast and quality repair furniture; gluing decorative elements, leather, fabrics, foam rubber.

Glue Professional Automotive Plastic-Metal-Rubber P It is used as an adhesive for noise insulation, in bumper repair, for car accessories. Recommended for fastening decorative, protective and noise-absorbing elements to the car body, incl. to painted surfaces; repair of plastic, glass, metal, rubber products; repair of seats, torpedoes, door cards and other interior elements; thread fixation.

Glue Professional Metal-Ceramic-Porcelain used for gluing ceramics, porcelain, metal, polymer, rubber and other materials that do not absorb glue, most plastics.

2.2. Polychloroprene (neoprene) adhesives for flexible, elastic adhesive seam with long molecular chains designed specifically for shoes ( "Nairit", "Shoe Nairit", "Shoemaker", "Leather").

"Nairit" is a specially developed back in Soviet times in Armenia * special variety neoprene rubber with long molecular chains. This brand of rubber was given the name "Nairit". Now "nairite" refers to all adhesives made on the basis of nairite rubber, i.e. rubber with long molecular chains. When these molecules are connected, the seam remains flexible, which is very good in the manufacture and repair of shoes. If you take glue "88" - it has a very hard glue line. And in "Nairit" the seam is soft, elastic, flexible, it does not tear under loads, vibrations, it retains gluing. For shoes - perfect option! On our website you can buy a kind of glue "Nairit" - "Shoe Nairit".

* "Nairit" plant − one of the oldest chemical enterprises in Armenia. "Nairit", as a plant of synthetic rubbers "Glavkauchuk" named after. CM. Kirov, was established in 1936. The enterprise produced demanded by the national economy chemical composition− calcium carbide. Since 1940, the plant has become a monopoly producer of chloroprene rubber. Until the end of the 80s, the plant occupied 10-12% of the world synthetic rubber market.

"Shoe marathon moment" – designed for gluing shoes and shoe materials made of rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, leather, leather substitutes, fabric, felt, cork, plastic in various combinations.

"Shoemaker" – special shoe glue based on nairite rubber. Designed to connect upper parts shoes made of natural and synthetic leather with rubber and leather soles, as well as for connecting shoe elements made of artificial leather, plastic leather, textile materials. It is also used when gluing coverings, linings, gluing insoles, reinforcing elements of shoes.

"Leather" – glue of increased elasticity and heat resistance for highly absorbent materials. For the manufacture and repair of products made of genuine and artificial leather, shoe uppers, fabrics, felt, synthetic materials, for attaching unshaped soles to shoe uppers.

Glue "Professional" Shoes-Leather-Rubber used for repairing shoe uppers, natural and artificial leather, rubber, fabrics, as well as repairing inflatable boats made of rubberized fabric.

Glue "Sprinter" is a universal fast-setting elastic adhesive for repairing shoes, including soles, leather, suede, nubuck, fur, polyurethane, PVC, rubber, fabrics. Can be used to bond any combination of rubber, leather, textiles, wood, metal, glass, wall tiles, ceramics and porcelain.

3. rubber adhesive is a solution of synthetic rubber in gasoline. Previously, only natural natural rubber, extracted from the sap of the South American hevea tree, was used to make this glue, but now its synthetic counterparts are used.

Rubber adhesives that you can buy on our website - "Rubber" And "Latka"- used for gluing products that do not experience heavy loads.

"Rubber" glue- this is an inexpensive adhesive for non-critical joints. It is used for gluing rubber products that do not experience heavy loads. “Rubber” glue is very popular with tanners: the details of leather jackets and other products are first baited with rubber glue before stitching, and then stitched. It is elastic and can be easily torn. Residues of glue from the material are removed simply with gasoline.

Glue "Latka" for bicycle patches, it is used to “bait” the patches, which then still need to be vulcanized.

Also, rubber adhesives are used for gluing products made of cardboard, paper, photographs.

Gluing method these three groups are almost the same. Before gluing, almost any surface to be bonded must be sanded and degreased. First you need to apply glue, wait until the solvent evaporates so that only the rubber layer remains, and then press the surfaces to be glued and hold them under load for some time.

Mode of application:

Apply an even layer of glue to the cleaned and degreased surface, dry until the stickiness disappears completely.

For responsible gluing, it is recommended to apply a second layer of glue after 10-15 minutes. after the first, also dry. The strength of the joint will increase by 1.5–2 times if the 2nd layer is heated to t ° \u003d 50–60 ° C.

Press firmly for 30 seconds. The decisive factor is the force, not the duration of the pressure. The product can be used after 1 hour. Final strength is achieved after 24 hours.

For polychloroprene adhesives, it is recommended to apply as much pressure as possible to the parts to be bonded. This is due to the fact that these adhesives are based on short molecules, and the stronger the mechanical effect on the surface being glued, the better these molecules adhere to each other, i.e. better adhesion. There is also a recommendation - heat the seam, or thermally activate it. This is also done to improve the adhesion of the surfaces to be bonded.

In the composition of adhesiveswhich you can buy on our website, substances harmful to the body are not included, called precursors, which is confirmed by certificates of adhesive manufacturers. At the request of wholesale buyers, we enclose a photocopy of these certificates in the product packaging.

4. Cyanoacrylate adhesives, or "super glues"

Cyanoacrylate is organic matter, the molecules of which have the ability to very quickly combine with each other (polymerize). Super glues, or cyanoacrylate glues, cure within 1-2 minutes and provide a very strong bond.

Cyanoacrylate polymerizes under the influence of moisture, which is in the air. Therefore, if you want the glue to harden faster and the air is very dry, it is recommended to breathe on the gluing site.

Also, cyanoacrylate-based adhesive polymerizes rapidly under pressure. If, for example, cyanoacrylate glue is dropped on any surface, then the drop will remain liquid for a long time.

General instructions by application cyanoacrylate adhesives:

1. The surfaces to be bonded must be dry and clean. If necessary, clean from paint, dust, degrease.

2. Apply glue to one of the surfaces to be glued.

3. Press the surfaces firmly and hold for 1-2 minutes.

Colorcyanoacrylate adhesives - transparent.

Super glues are suitable for gluing the most various materials: metals, ceramics, porcelain, glass, precious stones, rubber, rubber, most plastics, elastomers, cardboard, paper, porous materials, PVC. Used for bonding any wooden materials. Suitable for MDF, chipboard, wood, plywood. They are used in the manufacture and repair of furniture.

By consistency super glues, which you will find on our website, can be divided into 2 groups:

Ordinary, liquid cyanoacrylate adhesives

"Super Moment", "Akfix 702", "Elephant",

"505", "Cyanopan E", "Cyanopan ME",

"Alteco 110", "Retainer 505"

· Super glues - " gel", "slow", thick cyanoacrylate adhesives. They do not spread, do not absorb as quickly as conventional super glues, they are convenient to apply on vertical, uneven, porous surfaces.

"Akfix 705", "Akfix 705 with activator",

"Super Moment Gel", "Alteco Gel", "Fixator Gel"

Special precautions must be taken when working with these adhesives. precautionary measures:

1. If in the process of working with glue your fingers accidentally stuck together - do not try to break them! Carefully and slowly separate them with a round object (such as a pen). After a while, the sebum itself will reject the remnants of the glue.

2. If the glue gets into your eyes, you should immediately rinse them with plenty of water and consult a doctor. If glue gets inside, make sure that the airways are clear. Cyanoacrylate polymerizes (hardens) instantly in the mouth, making it nearly impossible to swallow. Saliva will gradually separate all the solid product.

4. Keep glue out of the reach of children!

5. Epoxy adhesives

On our website you can find two-component epoxy adhesives, creating a super-strong, hard surface, which, after hardening, does not shrink, does not deform. After hardening, it can be drilled, sharpened. Adhesives are waterproof, non-flammable.

Glue metal, plastic, rubber, wood, ceramics, glass, crystals, stones and jewelry (bijouterie).

Glue epoxy two-component "Alteko 5 min" transparent for glass, ceramics, porcelain, crystal, crystals, jewelry, bijouterie.

Glue epoxy two-component "Alteko 4 min" black for metal, plastic, rubber, wood, stone, ceramics, glass.

There are other types of epoxy :

· in bottles in sets with hardener: "Khimkontakt-Epoksi" 200 g, 100 g, 70 g.

· in iron cans 900 g and 3 kg with or without PEPA hardener.

· epoxy glue universal and for steel in syringes for easy mixing,

· cold welds (all of them are made on the basis of epoxy resin)

In addition to all the above adhesives, there are also other types of adhesives available:

Adhesives in cans

· PVA glue

· Glue "Dragon" universal polymer

Glue for patches

Wallpaper glue

Wood in our life.
Nature has endowed wood with such a unique set of qualities that no other material on earth has: environmental friendliness, wear resistance, richness of textures, etc. It is impossible to list all the areas of its application. Here is just a short list:
construction;
furniture;
paper production;
musical instruments;
toys;
home stuff.
Despite the fact that this material is quite durable, it also tends to break, crack and split into pieces. In order to resurrect a damaged thing to life, gluing a tree is necessary.

Factors influencing the choice of wood glue.
Mankind has invented a considerable number of adhesive compounds for woodworking. To know how to glue a tree with best result, you need to have information about the range and features of adhesives.
When deciding which glue to use, you need to take into account a variety of factors that may affect your choice. For example:
type of operation (glue a broken stool or connect thin carved fragments);
a set of connectable textures (glue wood to wood or fix it to metal, fabric, leather, etc.);
the conditions under which the glued objects will be used;
expected connection reliability;
the time required for gluing;
price.
Master's advice: no matter what composition you use, to achieve a strong setting, you must follow general rules: Thoroughly clean in advance, degrease well and dry the areas to be joined. And one more thing: the thinner the adhesive seam is, the stronger the joint will turn out.

An overview of the types of glue.
BF:
Under this brand, several formulations are produced, which differ in digital marking. The larger the number in the marking, the higher the ductility and the lower the strength. BF-2 is suitable for fastening rigid structures that are not subject to bending and vibrations. BF-4 is more elastic, but the strength of the glue joint is somewhat lower than that of BF-2. Which type is better to use depends on your tasks.
Technology: 1 hour is given to dry the first layer. Then a second layer is applied, allowed to dry for 10 - 20 minutes and both parts are pressed tightly against each other. Note that BF glue is functional and resistant to high humidity and most chemical exposures. Disadvantage: contains aldehydes and phenol, therefore it is not allowed for use in the production of dishes and children's toys.

Polyvinyl acetate (PVA):
This species has long been widely known; has various modifications. To work with wooden products, you can use PVA-MB (universal) or PVA-M (super glue). The latter is considered the highest quality due to its greater viscosity. Suitable for expensive and responsible operations.

The main advantage is fire safety. Days are given for drying. The surfaces to be bonded must be thoroughly degreased.

"Moment":
"Moment" is known as a universal strong glue. Among its varieties there is a specialized one - "Moment Joiner". Distinctive features of this brand are:
quick setting - 10 -15 minutes at room conditions;
heat resistance (for example, you can fix the veneer to the base with heating with an iron);
special strength;
color invariance.
The disadvantages include insufficient water and frost resistance.

Carpentry:
There are two types - bone and mezdrovy. The first is made from animal horns, the second is made from the wrong side of raw animal skin. Of the two varieties - bone is considered the best. It goes on sale in the form of granules, grains or flakes.
During preparation, the dry fraction is soaked in cold water, then boiled in a water bath at a temperature of about 70 degrees, stirring thoroughly until complete dissolution occurs. It is applied in the form of a warm liquid mass. Better to use immediately after breeding.

Epoxy:
Based on epoxy resins, and consists of two components - resin and hardener. Suitable for any material, fills cavities well and smooths out irregularities. Therefore, it is especially suitable for restoration work. It is a dielectric. It is not affected by water, grease, oil, or surfactants found in any cleaning products. It hardens very quickly, and it will be impossible to fix something after hardening.

Casein:
It is resistant to moisture and high temperatures. It has a natural origin (it is based on milk protein), does not contain any harmful impurities. Fully sets in 20 hours.
The disadvantages include the ability to change the color of glued wood. Sometimes there are spots that darken over time. Ready solution can be stored no longer than 2 - 4 hours, and it cannot be resuscitated.
Advice of the master: The degree of water resistance of the glue is easily determined by the packaging markings. It is indicated by the letter "D" and a number: 2 - low, 3 - good, 4 - very high. However, the D4 class is very expensive, and its use should be justified.

Polyurethane:
Very good, but the most expensive choice. Indispensable in cases where you need to provide a responsible connection or create multilayer construction. The adhesion will be extremely strong, resistant to sea and chlorinated water.
Polyurethane glue for gluing wooden objects does not react to aggressive chemical environments and ultraviolet. In short, if you need to operate in extreme conditions, including significant mechanical stress, this is the best option.

Heat resistant:
Required in cases where wooden product will be fired. For example, gas burner. The use of an adhesive with improved thermal properties is a guarantee that the surfaces connected with it will not disintegrate even under the influence of very high temperatures.

As we can see, even detailed overview all kinds adhesive compositions is unlikely to give an unambiguous answer to the question: “Which glue for wood is better?” Probably the one that is better than the rest to cope with a specific task in a specific case, and at the same time will be available to you at a price. If possible, get the glue of two different types and try each one in turn. So you can choose the most suitable option for your joinery.

One of the favorite activities of any child is to make various crafts with their own hands or with their parents.
Today we will look at crafts from dried autumn leaves.
In order to have something to make crafts from, you first need to collect and dry a collection of autumn leaves.

A few recommendations:
1. It is better to choose freshly fallen leaves and, if possible, dry and clean.
2. Leaves come in handy from different trees. The most commonly used leaves are maple, oak, birch and mountain ash.
3. Assembled bouquet must be divided into separate sheets. Lay the leaves between each other with sheets of paper (or put them in an old and not very necessary book or magazine). Sometimes autumn leaves are ironed through a sheet of paper or newspaper for faster drying.
4. Carefully laid between sheets of paper, autumn leaves must be placed under a heavy and flat press (for example, a stack of books). Sometimes the leaves are placed in a box and sprinkled with layers of dry sand for better preservation. color shades, but this method will cause a lot of trouble for cleaning the room.
5. At the time of drying (usually from 1 week to 1 month), put everything dried together with the press away from the eyes of the child (for example, in a closet) so that the child is not tempted to get the leaves ahead of time.
From the leaves dried in this way, you can make a variety of crafts in the form of panels, applications and gift souvenirs (see drawings by Grushina L.V.). Their plot is only limited by your imagination.

For leaf applications you need:
1. cardboard or thick paper - (selected by color and texture depending on the plot and mood),
2. PVA glue and glue stick,
3. tracing paper or thin paper - it is better to stick fragile and brittle leaves on them first and only then on cardboard!
4. scissors - they can cut the leaves as needed,
5.pencil - for drawing a contour (it is easier to assemble an application on it),
6. brush and paints - they will allow you to finish the missing elements (nose, tail, eyes, ears, mustache, etc.),
7. tweezers - it is convenient for them to select the exact position of the leaves and turn them over.

A primed canvas pasted on plywood or cardboard serves as a good basis for sketches. They take completely dry plywood or cardboard of sufficient thickness (3-10 mm) of the appropriate size and, after gluing their surface with a solution of wood glue, glue a canvas soaked in the same adhesive solution and slightly wrung out, smooth it, allow it to dry well and then prime it with one of the soil compositions applied to the canvas.

PAPER

Quite an interesting soft base. It is versatile and easy to use. Due to the paper's inherent absorbency, the ink on paper dries faster and becomes matte. The variety of paper textures makes it even more attractive to painters.

The paper is not recommended for serious oil painting as it is not considered durable. This is certainly a correct remark. However, work small size Not paper basis can make a good impression. Of course, when using paper, basic precautions must be observed. Choose only high quality art papers. Use only 100% acid-free rag paper and pay attention to its density. The thicker the paper, the better.

Only rag paper should be considered the best paper for drawings with Italian pencil and sauce, since any other paper, including Alexandrian paper, designed specifically for drawing, easily loses its surface and becomes fleecy when rubbed for a long time with blending, rubber, etc. Which, of course, spoils the drawing.

For charcoal drawings, specially various grades of paper with a very rough and grainy surface are made. Also paper glued with canvas is produced.

Thick paper, as a base, requires some fairly simple preparation. A sheet of paper should be firmly glued onto cardboard (best with fish glue or wood glue), then glue the paper with fish glue, let it dry well and cover it with a thin layer of oil lead white. Cardboard must be stuffed on a stretcher. The paper prepared in this way serves good foundation for oil painting. Painting remains on it well and does not give cracks and breaks in the paint layer. A number of sketches made on thick Whatman paper pasted on cardboard have been excellently preserved for 80-100 years.

You can stick paper on canvas with starch paste, to which a small amount of wood glue is added.

When sizing paper on both sides, a 4-5% gelatin solution is used. Then the paper is pulled over the board, placing another sheet under it.

The composition of the gelatin primer for paper

Gelatin 100 g

Painting oil 200 g

Soap (baby) 10 g

Zinc dry white 300 g

Glycerin 15 g

After drying, the soil is tanned with formalin.

Most varieties of colored paper, with the exception of some yellow tones, quickly lose their color in the light, usually taking on yellowish tints; in some cases, however, the original tone passes into a new one.