advice on finishing envelopes please - International Union of Mail-Artists2024-03-19T10:14:46Zhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/forum/topics/advice-on-finishing-envelopes-please?groupUrl=envelopes&commentId=2496677%3AComment%3A1562987&groupId=2496677%3AGroup%3A1462878&feed=yes&xn_auth=noso cool
tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2021-02-02:2496677:Comment:25296562021-02-02T17:12:38.427ZFrancis Lamméhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/FrancisLamme
<p>so cool</p>
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<p>so cool</p>
<p></p> BRAVO.
tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-02-04:2496677:Comment:22960962019-02-04T11:03:29.941ZMaoMaohttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/ScarletLetterbox
<p>BRAVO.</p>
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<p>BRAVO.</p>
<p></p> Annette, Late to the discussi…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-02-04:2496677:Comment:22959992019-02-04T03:42:32.010ZMaoMaohttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/ScarletLetterbox
<p>Annette, Late to the discussion, but just thought I'd mention: for my clients' mailart (long story) because it is a product they've paid for and they want it to be pristine, I use resealable acrylic bags that fit each envelope like a glove. Bag can be re-opened for stamping, inspection, whatever, but the artwork stays clean, is reasonably waterproof—important, given that "the sky is falling" in Darwin and Queensland these days, and any labels and barcodes that the PO wants to stick on stay…</p>
<p>Annette, Late to the discussion, but just thought I'd mention: for my clients' mailart (long story) because it is a product they've paid for and they want it to be pristine, I use resealable acrylic bags that fit each envelope like a glove. Bag can be re-opened for stamping, inspection, whatever, but the artwork stays clean, is reasonably waterproof—important, given that "the sky is falling" in Darwin and Queensland these days, and any labels and barcodes that the PO wants to stick on stay on the <em>outside</em> of the bag.</p>
<p>Though for my personal mail art I find signs of a long, harrowing, eventful voyage are like treasured battle scars.</p>
<p>Bear in mind that whatever you glue on, thickness is a consideration for standard postage charges in Oz. I think over 5mm makes it a large letter, and doubles the postage...</p>
<p>As Richard says, don't overthink it or stress too much about getting everything perfect, just send something out and see how it goes!</p> I like to Mod Podge everythin…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2016-02-10:2496677:Comment:19219762016-02-10T03:58:50.290ZLisa M Perezhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/LisaMPerez414
I like to Mod Podge everything. It can act as a sealant but also can add texture.
I like to Mod Podge everything. It can act as a sealant but also can add texture. I send a lot of collaged enve…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-10-28:2496677:Comment:18636112015-10-28T04:00:45.128ZMiss Iowahttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/MissIowa
<p>I send a lot of collaged envelopes and postcards (paper collage, not 3D items). I use Golden matte gel medium as my glue, because it's very strong. And then I generally finish it with an acrylic spray sealant (Krylon is one brand, but there are others). Put your postage stamps on AFTER sealing it.</p>
<p>I send a lot of collaged envelopes and postcards (paper collage, not 3D items). I use Golden matte gel medium as my glue, because it's very strong. And then I generally finish it with an acrylic spray sealant (Krylon is one brand, but there are others). Put your postage stamps on AFTER sealing it.</p> I am so less concern when sen…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-01-28:2496677:Comment:17001712015-01-28T11:33:20.515ZTomoe Nhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/galicias
<p>I am so less concern when sending mails. </p>
<p>But some people put pouch over on postcard.</p>
<p>Or you can put plastic wrap or plastic bag and put address on top if you concern... </p>
<p>T. </p>
<p>I am so less concern when sending mails. </p>
<p>But some people put pouch over on postcard.</p>
<p>Or you can put plastic wrap or plastic bag and put address on top if you concern... </p>
<p>T. </p> Data Dada or Big Data?tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-01-20:2496677:Comment:16942822015-01-20T06:29:27.431ZRuud Janssenhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/RuudJanssen
<p>Data Dada or Big Data?</p>
<p>Data Dada or Big Data?</p> I use acrylic paint. That its…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-01-20:2496677:Comment:16945642015-01-20T06:26:24.920ZRuud Janssenhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/RuudJanssen
<p>I use acrylic paint. That itself protects the envelope against water coming inside. Expensive, but works very good....</p>
<p>I use acrylic paint. That itself protects the envelope against water coming inside. Expensive, but works very good....</p> Ruud,in light of description…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-01-20:2496677:Comment:16942812015-01-20T05:20:12.713ZTerry Reidhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/TerryReid
<p>Ruud,<br/>in light of description of Bleus mailings, item to Guy is not only appropriate, but <span style="text-decoration: underline;">so</span> Data Dada</p>
<p>Ruud,<br/>in light of description of Bleus mailings, item to Guy is not only appropriate, but <span style="text-decoration: underline;">so</span> Data Dada</p> curious to see what replies y…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2015-01-20:2496677:Comment:16945612015-01-20T05:08:03.993ZTerry Reidhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/TerryReid
<p>curious to see what replies you get to this<br/>suppose you could use a self-shining spray-on floor wax</p>
<p>I have used cheap hair-spray to (hopefully) protect glue edges, etc</p>
<p>curious to see what replies you get to this<br/>suppose you could use a self-shining spray-on floor wax</p>
<p>I have used cheap hair-spray to (hopefully) protect glue edges, etc</p>