Art Supplies-Studio Products T he finest glues are made from fresh animal hides, which have not been allowed to decompose. This produces sweet-smelling glue having the correct balance of gel strength and adhesion.
Some hide glues are strong enough to pull the surface off glass, producing decorative chipping.
Among the most useful glues for the painter are Rabbitskin Glue and Technical Gelatin. Sculptors find 376 gram Hide Glue ideal for making flexible molds.