PVA VS EVA for book binding glue

[LatteDayToday]

I'm learning how to bookbinding now because I want to turn my softcover books into hardcovers. I'm still deciding about the book binding glue, confused by so many options out there, I even read we can use starch paste. I'm deciding that I'm either using PVA or EVA, please give me suggestions on which one is more effective and stronger.

 

[mumbojumbo]

I'm doing some bookbinding too, and I get the confusion. PVA is the standard, cos its strong, flexible, and dries clear. EVA is similar but a bit more heat-resistant and faster drying. If you want durability and flexibility, go with PVA. Just what I think though Anyone else have a preference?

 

[LatteDayToday]

I'm doing some bookbinding too, and I get the confusion. PVA is the standard, cos its strong, flexible, and dries clear. EVA is similar but a bit more heat-resistant and faster drying. If you want durability and flexibility, go with PVA. Just what I think though Anyone else have a preference?

thanks a lot for the suggestion! I've seen a few tutorials on YT to learn how to do it nicely. I can say that I'm better at book binding now, at least I didn't mess it up now haha

 

[MorningSun]

I'm learning how to bookbinding now because I want to turn my softcover books into hardcovers. I'm still deciding about the book binding glue, confused by so many options out there, I even read we can use starch paste. I'm deciding that I'm either using PVA or EVA, please give me suggestions on which one is more effective and stronger.

I usually PVA, cause it's a better quality for book binding

 

[5titch4ndGlu3]

It's great so many people are trying bookbinding! PVA glue is usually the best because it's strong, bendy, and easy to work with. EVA glue is also good if heat is a factor. Are you fixing up old books or binding new ones? I'm really interested to know what you're binding!