Glossary

The materials on display here are:

1. Bone Glue, Sheets
   Obtained from boiled animal bones, dried into flat sheets. Usually yellowish to brown in color. Must be soaked in water and then heated before use. Somewhat harder and more brittle than hide or rabbit-skin glue.

2. Bone Glue, Pearls
   Same basic substance as bone glue in sheets, but formed into small pearls or granules. Easier to dose and store. Harder and less elastic than hide glue, suitable for rigid joints.

3. Hide Glue
   Made from tanned animal hide (mostly cattle hide). Softer and more elastic than bone glue, with somewhat better aging resistance. The standard glue in violin making, used for top, back, and rib joints.

4. Rabbit-Skin Glue
   A very fine hide glue made from rabbit or hare skin. Particularly elastic and clear, favored in restoration and for ground layers where little tension is desired. Dries to a smooth, less brittle film.

5. Fish Glue
   Produced from fish bladders or fish skin (often sturgeon). Remains elastic for a long time, adheres even at low temperatures and on smooth surfaces. Often used in restoration or for delicate veneers.