Folded hinges are recommended when the edges of the sheet will be shown. Sheet hinged to backboard of mat with folded hinges. Sheet hinged with tab or pendant hinges. A sink mat. Hinges must be attached with an adhesive that is non-staining, permanent, and reversible.
Conservators recommend homemade starch-based paste.
How To Do Your Own Matting and Hinging. Hinges are usually applied to the top corners of the artifact, although with large or heavy sheets, additional hinges may be added at other points along the top edge. The paper most often recommended for hinging, pure Japanese kozo , is sometimes referred to as mulberry paper or, erroneously, as rice paper. They age well, remaining strong and flexible for years. Although these papers were once made only by hand, some are now machine made.