Paste preparation for works on paper

Does anyone have an opinion on which is a better preparation method
for rice or wheat starch paste when comparing the cook and stir
verses the microwave recipes? The microwave methods don't call for
soaking the paste for an hour first, and I'm curious as to why and
if there is something about the microwave that makes any difference?
The paste is used for repairing and/or mounting works on paper.
thank you,

Lanora Pierce Yates
Intern at the Georgia Archives
Conservation lab


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