<p>You will have the same problem with watercolor-blocks that are glued on the edges, only that you see the remains of the glue better when the glue is black. What I usually do to remove the glue is one of the following.</p>

<ol>
<li>Cut the edges with a sharp scalpel (or another sharp knive) preferably with the help of a metal ruler.</li>
<li>Lay the paper flat on a hard surface and scratch the edges (e.g. with your nails) until the glue is gone.</li>
</ol>

<p>I dont think there is a non-invasive way to remove the glue, as it is made for holding the paper to the block really tight - even when wet.</p>

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2017-06-12T10:58:39.243Z
2017-06-12T10:58:39.243Z
Vincent.W.
<p>Just got an Arches block of watercolor paper, parer sheets are glues together on 4 sides with a BLACK glue. </p>

<p>It seems a really good paper but i can't find a way to remove the black glue on the border once i take the piece of paper off the block.</p>

<p>They could use transparent glue.</p>

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2017-12-07T02:09:21.820Z
There's not really any reason to remove it, assuming you're going to mat and frame your finished work. You're never going to see it.
Matt
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How to remove black glue from Arches paper border?
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# How to remove black glue from Arches paper border?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-06-03)

Just got an Arches block of watercolor paper, parer sheets are glues together on 4 sides with a BLACK glue.

It seems a really good paper but i can't find a way to remove the black glue on the border once i take the piece of paper off the block.

They could use transparent glue.

**Tags:** paper, watercolor

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: There's not really any reason to remove it, assuming you're going to mat and frame your finished work. You're never going to see it.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2017-06-12. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

You will have the same problem with watercolor-blocks that are glued on the edges, only that you see the remains of the glue better when the glue is black. What I usually do to remove the glue is one of the following.

1. Cut the edges with a sharp scalpel (or another sharp knive) preferably with the help of a metal ruler.
2. Lay the paper flat on a hard surface and scratch the edges (e.g. with your nails) until the glue is gone.

I dont think there is a non-invasive way to remove the glue, as it is made for holding the paper to the block really tight - even when wet.


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