Fish Glue
- Same Day Despatch until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday)
- Next Working Day Delivery
- Weekday Specialist Support
- Free Delivery over £70
Derived from fish bones, Fish Glue has been in existence since the days of the ancient Greeks and the Roman Empire. Today it is used for the glueing of wood, papers, cardboard, leather, brass inlays, shell and shagreen (shark skin). Artisans Fish Glue is a natural and flexible glue that has a strong adhesion power. Fish Glue tends to have a long 'open' time, which combined with a high initial tack makes it highly suitable for intricate work. It is also used in furniture and shoe repair. Conservation and repair uses include painting, ceramics, book binding and gilding. It is reversible and can be reactivated and thinned with water. Also, it has good resistance to solvents and heat and can be sanded.
Suitable for:
* Wood
* Paper
* Cardboard
* Leather
* Brass Inlays
* Shell
* Shagreen (shark skin)
* Leather
* Ceramics
* Glass
* Metal
The origins of Fish Glue: Dioscorides of Anzarbus (c40AD - c90AD), known colloquially as the 'Father of Pharmacology' translated an ancient Greek text, which described the manufacture and uses of what we now call Fish Glue. It was used in the treatment of skull fractures and its properties were deemed to be suitable for the treatment of leprosy. It was also a component in lotions for the erasure of face wrinkles! Street performers of the time were alleged to coat the soles of their feet with Fish Glue to protect from burns when walking over hot coals.
Apparent eye witness accounts at the time described the process of making Fish Glue, which involved boiling the fish guts to make an adhesive that bonded a variety of surfaces, including use by ivory carvers.
Manuscripts dating from the 8th to the 12th centuries discuss the use of fish glue as a medium for painting and the illumination and gilding of parchment manuscripts, where it was mixed with ground gold. Further artistic uses include the repair of parchment and as a binding or glazing agent and as a protective coating for paintings.
Delivery Policy
Get your order delivered by your choice of delivery service. Order by 4:30pm for next working day (Monday to Friday) despatch. (Excludes Bank Holidays)
Any order containing Methylated Spirits, Paramose, Thinners, Peelaway 1 or 20 Litre Waxes can only be sent with Parcelforce, who collect every weekday from 3:30pm.
All other carriers collect from 4:30pm.
UK Mainland Deliveries (excluding Scottish Highlands, Islands and Ireland)
|
Provider |
Service |
Charge |
|
Royal Mail (Up to 2kg) |
2nd Class (2-3 Business Days) |
£2.95, free for orders over £70 |
|
Royal Mail (Up to 2kg) |
1st Class (1-2 Business Days) |
£3.75, free for orders over £70 |
|
Parcelforce |
Next Business Day (Mon-Fri) |
£4.95, free for orders over £70 |
|
Parcelforce |
AM Next Day (Mon-Fri) |
£9.95 |
|
DPD |
Next Business Day (Mon-Fri) |
£6.95, free for orders over £70 |
|
DPD |
AM Next Day (Mon-Fri) |
£9.95 |
|
DPD |
Saturday Delivery |
£9.95 |
Scottish Highlands or Islands, Isle of White
|
Provider |
Service |
Charges |
|
Royal Mail (Up to 2kg) |
2nd Class (2-3 Business Days) |
£2.95, free for orders over £70 |
|
Royal Mail (Up to 2kg) |
1st Class (1-2 Business Days) |
£3.75,free for orders over £70 |
|
Parcelforce |
2 Business Day Delivery |
£14.95 |
|
DPD |
2 Business Day Delivery |
£14.95 |
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Mann, Channel Islands
Unfortunately we aren’t able to send parcels to these addresses at present but we are working on it.
Returns Policy
If you have mis-ordered, don’t require the item or have been sent an item not ordered, please notify us within 30 days of receipt and we will accept the return.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unmanaged and unused, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase or request a returns reference to enclose in the package.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@restorate.co.uk. We will talk to you about the nature of your return. If we have sent an item that isn’t on your order, or is exceptional circumstances, we will organise a collection.
If you, the customer, have mistakenly ordered an item, given incorrect delivery details, or no longer wish the item, it is your responsibility and your liability to return the item in re-saleable condition in order to receive a refund for the value that the item was purchased for.
You can contact us for any return question at info@restorate.co.uk.
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