WHEATPASTE GUIDE

Materials

4 cups of water

½  cup of sugar

1 cup of flour

Saucepan

Whisk

Rubber spatula

Heatsafe mixing bowl

Twist top wheatpaste

Directions

  1. Boil 4 cups of water

  2. Dissolve sugar in boiling water

  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of flour and 2 cups of water and whisk together

    1. Scrape sides with a spatula to 

    2. Whisk out as many chunks as possible

  4. Add mixture to the remaining water in the saucepan and whisk

  5. Slowly add in the remaining flour while whisking until smooth

    1. Scape edges to ensure the paste is combined

  6. Let cool for 10 minutes, or cool to the touch

  7. Pour mixture into twist top container

Wheatpasting a Poster

Materials

Poster

  • Newsprint is best. Lightweight or thin paper is ideal.

Wide Brush (3 in. or more)

Wheatpaste

Directions

  1. Find a wall to wheatpaste.

    • Consider your audience when selecting a wall.

  2. Pick a spot and make sure the poster fits the space

  3. Brush a layer of wheatpaste on the wall

    • Brush an area larger than the poster

  4. Carefully smooth the poster onto wheat-pasted area

    • Ensure to get out air bubbles

    • The poster can be lifted and smoothed down.

    • Move quickly

  5. Brush a second layer of wheat paste to seal the poster.

    • Be sure to paste the corners and edges well.