<p>Just put it in a watertight container and shake it. A lot.</p>

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2021-03-23T03:19:07.160Z
It sounds like that eventually worked, but a couple of tricks may make it easier.  1. Start with hot water (~150F).  Sprinkle in the MC a little at a time, stirring continuously for many minutes to avoid clumps.  2. Let it sit for several hours, then stir again or put it in a shaker jar and shake.  It takes a while for the MC to absorb the water and gel.  People then often let it sit overnight before using it.
fixer1234
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2021-03-22T17:44:12.560Z
2021-03-22T17:44:12.560Z
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<p>I’m making MC (Methyl Cellulose) paste for origami, and it’s not mixing. When I stop stirring, all the MC just sinks. What am I doing wrong?<br />
(If you need more info please comment, I’ve looked all over the web - no results. I’m using Lineco Pure MC.)</p>

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2021-03-01T20:58:46.453Z
ok i may have solved it, but still, please, answer
bean delivery man
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2021-03-01T21:10:20.180Z
Hi!, welcome to arts and crafts, can you please tell me what the process is called?
Isaac750
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2021-03-01T21:27:21.007Z
Even if you solved it, it would be useful if you could post an answer yourself, so you can help others out.
Joachim
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2021-03-06T14:34:10.737Z
At what temperature did you mix the MC with water?
Joachim
<adhesives><origami><book-binding>
Methyl cellulose paste mixing mix-up
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# Methyl cellulose paste mixing mix-up

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-03-01)

I’m making MC (Methyl Cellulose) paste for origami, and it’s not mixing. When I stop stirring, all the MC just sinks. What am I doing wrong?  
(If you need more info please comment, I’ve looked all over the web - no results. I’m using Lineco Pure MC.)

**Tags:** adhesives, origami, book-binding

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: ok i may have solved it, but still, please, answer  
> **username_1**: Hi!, welcome to arts and crafts, can you please tell me what the process is called?  
> **username_2**: Even if you solved it, it would be useful if you could post an answer yourself, so you can help others out.  
> **username_2**: At what temperature did you mix the MC with water?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_0 on 2021-03-22. Score: 3

Just put it in a watertight container and shake it. A lot.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: It sounds like that eventually worked, but a couple of tricks may make it easier.  1. Start with hot water (~150F).  Sprinkle in the MC a little at a time, stirring continuously for many minutes to avoid clumps.  2. Let it sit for several hours, then stir again or put it in a shaker jar and shake.  It takes a while for the MC to absorb the water and gel.  People then often let it sit overnight before using it.  

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