12-30-2004, 09:00 AM
Salve<br>
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I found a reference to using casein glue on shields in a 12th century source and it looks like it's a good choice. I made some following the recipe (as closely as I could), stuck two palm-sized pieces of plywood scrap together, pressed them for 24 hours and have now had them floating in a bowl of water for 20 hours. They're beginning to dissolve, but the glue is holding.<br>
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Is there any evidence on what kind of glue the Romans would have used? It strikes me as foolish to use bone glue when a waterproof(er) option is available.<br>
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It was said here that shields were painted with casein paints. What is that based on? Can we be reasonably sure that casein glue was in use for paint?<br>
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I'm just thinking out loud at this stage, but given the emphasis many writers place on keeping shields dry 'because the glue will dissolve' makes this look interesting.<br>
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Volker <p></p><i></i>
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I found a reference to using casein glue on shields in a 12th century source and it looks like it's a good choice. I made some following the recipe (as closely as I could), stuck two palm-sized pieces of plywood scrap together, pressed them for 24 hours and have now had them floating in a bowl of water for 20 hours. They're beginning to dissolve, but the glue is holding.<br>
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Is there any evidence on what kind of glue the Romans would have used? It strikes me as foolish to use bone glue when a waterproof(er) option is available.<br>
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It was said here that shields were painted with casein paints. What is that based on? Can we be reasonably sure that casein glue was in use for paint?<br>
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I'm just thinking out loud at this stage, but given the emphasis many writers place on keeping shields dry 'because the glue will dissolve' makes this look interesting.<br>
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Volker <p></p><i></i>
Der Kessel ist voll Bärks!
Volker Bach
Volker Bach