YES!® Paste is a premium all-purpose adhesive trusted by bookbinders, conservators, collage artists, paper crafters, and mixed media artists for its exceptional versatility and archival qualities. This water-based dextrin paste dries clear, remains flexible, and provides strong, reliable adhesion without staining or damaging delicate materials.
Acid-free, pH neutral, and completely non-toxic, YES! Paste is ideal for archival mounting, conservation work, book arts, paper crafts, decoupage, and collage. Its slow-setting formula allows time for precise positioning and adjustment before drying, making it especially valuable for detailed projects and large mounting applications.
Suitable for a wide variety of materials, YES! Paste offers dependable performance while maintaining the long-term integrity of artwork, photographs, and paper-based creations.
Features
- Archival-quality adhesive
- Acid-free
- pH neutral
- Water-based dextrin formula
- Dries clear
- Non-toxic
- Organic formulation
- Slow-setting for repositioning
- Flexible when dry
- Water-thinnable
- Suitable for conservation work
- Recyclable
Size
Ideal For
- Bookbinding
- Conservation
- Archival mounting
- Collage
- Decoupage
- Paper crafts
- Mixed media artwork
- Journal making
- Handmade books
- Fine art applications
Compatible Materials
- Paper
- Watercolor paper
- Book cloth
- Fabric
- Leather
- Wood
- Tin
- Metal
- Glass
- Primed surfaces
- Mixed media materials
Always test before use on specialty surfaces.
Why Artists & Conservators Choose YES! Paste
YES! Paste has long been favored for projects where preservation and longevity matter.
Benefits include:
- Archival-safe formulation
- Excellent paper compatibility
- Extended working time
- Smooth application
- Minimal warping compared to many liquid adhesives
- Strong, durable bonds
- Safe for delicate artwork
Perfect for Paper Arts
YES! Paste is especially popular for:
Bookbinding
- Case binding
- Book repair
- Handmade journals
- Artist books
Collage & Mixed Media
- Paper layering
- Assemblage work
- Art journals
- Decorative projects
Conservation & Mounting
- Archival mounting
- Paper restoration
- Watercolor preservation
- Museum-quality applications
Archival Properties
Because YES! Paste is:
- Acid-free
- pH neutral
- Non-staining
- Water-based
it is commonly used for projects intended to last for years without damaging artwork or paper fibers.
Application Tips
- Use directly from the container or thin with warm water if desired.
- Apply evenly using a brush, spreader, or palette knife.
- Allow sufficient drying time before handling mounted pieces.
- Store tightly sealed when not in use.
