Top products from r/collage
We found 5 product mentions on r/collage. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. The Star Wars Storybook
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
published in 1978hardboundscience fiction
Show Reddit reviews2. Best-Test Premium Paper Cement 4OZ Can
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ideal for mounting, paper crafts, leatherwork, scrapbooking, and moreWill not shrink or wrinkle the paper when adheringEasy to apply and clean upDries fast and clear4 oz can w/ brush
Show Reddit reviews3. Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free PVA Formula Water Soluble Dries Clear and Quick Flexible When Dried. 8 Ounces. Ideal For Book Binding and Other Paper Projects. White
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Country Of Origin: United StatesModel Number: 901-1008Item Package Dimensions: 7.49999999235" L x 1.99999999796" W x 1.99999999796" HItem Package Weight: 0.70106999316 lb
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Mod Podge has too high of a water content, which is what causes bubbling and other issues. Switching to Neutral PH adhesive from LINECO changed everything for me. It still gives time to move and adjust pieces, but there's no lifting. You can get an 8 oz bottle on Amazon for like $9. Highly recommend it!
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Technique tip - paint your surface with a coat of gesso & let it dry before you start working. It gives the surface you're working on a tooth for the glue to grab onto.
Finally, press/flatten your pieces down with a bone folder after they're where you want them.
Good luck!
You gotta protect your collage with solvent-free varnish (like this one https://www.amazon.fr/Golden-Polymer-Varnish-8oz-Satin/dp/B001YJTSGS/ref=sr_1_8?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=golden+varnish+polymer&qid=1558770232&s=gateway&sr=8-8). Put one layer, let it dry, then add a second layer for security.
You can also use a spray varnish but it won't fill the tiny holes and hidden bubbles that will pop out when the resin is drying, so I would recommend using the liquid varnish to avoid having these bubbles.
Liquid varnish can be applied with a soft brush, and dries relatively fast. Always take photo of your work before applying varnish. Finally, varnish can be matte or glossy. The gloss isn't very strong and if you pour resin on it it becomes useless. The gloss also makes it look kinda cheap, like if it was covered with some glue, so I'd recommend using the matte varnish instead, which protects it well and gives a great look at your work even without resin.
I’ve tried SO many different types of glues and adhesives: (mod podge, matte medium, speciality book binding glues, ...) I’ve found that if it’s liquid, and water-based, it will wrinkle.
I recently tried this rubber cement, and it really doesn’t wrinkle the paper (even thin magazine paper). It stinks 😷 and it dries much faster than I’d like, but it doesn’t wrinkle.
Also, UHU glue sticks have worked well for me.
Here is a link to that book. If you end up cutting it up, I’d love to see what you do with it!
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