paper glues - International Union of Mail-Artists2024-03-28T13:51:22Zhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/forum/topics/paper-glues?groupUrl=askanything&commentId=2496677%3AComment%3A2336427&groupId=2496677%3AGroup%3A182209&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI manage with glue sticks, an…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-03:2496677:Comment:23368712019-08-03T17:33:39.908ZMail Art Marthahttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/MailArtMartha
<p>I manage with glue sticks, any one, as I mostly stick paper to paper. For shiny materials a drop of UHU (cement) in the middle and glue stick on the corners works for me. Anyhow the question arises: is it not the case that Mail Art is ephimera?</p>
<p>My gold leaf, which I am using a lot now-a-days, is chocolate wrapper and the metalic layer comes stuck to paper, so it is fine with any paper glue. I eat chocolate every day, glossy, very dark (85%) and delicious. Apparently healthy too.</p>
<p>I manage with glue sticks, any one, as I mostly stick paper to paper. For shiny materials a drop of UHU (cement) in the middle and glue stick on the corners works for me. Anyhow the question arises: is it not the case that Mail Art is ephimera?</p>
<p>My gold leaf, which I am using a lot now-a-days, is chocolate wrapper and the metalic layer comes stuck to paper, so it is fine with any paper glue. I eat chocolate every day, glossy, very dark (85%) and delicious. Apparently healthy too.</p> Neat! didn't know the correc…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-03:2496677:Comment:23366212019-08-03T16:51:03.111ZHeide Monsterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/HeideLee
<p>Neat! didn't know the correct way to use it either.</p>
<p>Neat! didn't know the correct way to use it either.</p> If you're going the rubber ce…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-03:2496677:Comment:23368682019-08-03T16:45:14.505ZBradfordhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/Bradford
<p>If you're going the rubber cement route, you must use Premium BEST-TEST PAPER CEMENT, an Acid-Free white rubber thin adhesive. It's made by UNION RUBBER, INC., and is available at any good art supply store. I've used it for years and, so far, nothing has fallen apart. You know to apply to both surfaces and let dry to a matte finish before pressing together. You'll be amazed at how thin and "non-lumpy" it is compared to crude, office supply grade rubber cement. They even make a thinner…</p>
<p>If you're going the rubber cement route, you must use Premium BEST-TEST PAPER CEMENT, an Acid-Free white rubber thin adhesive. It's made by UNION RUBBER, INC., and is available at any good art supply store. I've used it for years and, so far, nothing has fallen apart. You know to apply to both surfaces and let dry to a matte finish before pressing together. You'll be amazed at how thin and "non-lumpy" it is compared to crude, office supply grade rubber cement. They even make a thinner for it to keep it the right viscosity for how you use it.</p> I'll look for the gorilla glu…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23366742019-08-02T23:22:58.327ZHeide Monsterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/HeideLee
<p>I'll look for the gorilla glue, I can think of several uses for that.</p>
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<p>I'll look for the gorilla glue, I can think of several uses for that.</p>
<p></p> I understand heat and humidit…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23364272019-08-02T20:04:04.241ZSteph Dodsonhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/cutpastesteph
<p>I understand heat and humidity-I'm in Florida. :) The only time I had issues with labels coming off was when they were applied to painted envelopes. I stopped doing them for awhile because of that. Now it's mostly collage or stamping and I mostly use Avery True Block labels for addressing-they have good sticking power. When in doubt, Aleene's Tacky Glue is good for peace of mind. It works great for heavier duty applications. </p>
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<p>I thought I saw Gorilla Glue has a glue stick?…</p>
<p>I understand heat and humidity-I'm in Florida. :) The only time I had issues with labels coming off was when they were applied to painted envelopes. I stopped doing them for awhile because of that. Now it's mostly collage or stamping and I mostly use Avery True Block labels for addressing-they have good sticking power. When in doubt, Aleene's Tacky Glue is good for peace of mind. It works great for heavier duty applications. </p>
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<p>I thought I saw Gorilla Glue has a glue stick? Maybe it was a mirage in the glue aisle, ha..</p> My initial question was on ad…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23365342019-08-02T19:28:54.705ZHeide Monsterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/HeideLee
<p>My initial question was on address labels coming off of the outside of the envelope- tho' when I first started my collages didn't fare well either. The problem is that Houston is <strong>very</strong> hot and humid. The mail carriers walk to deliver/collect the mail and don't have air-conditioning in their vehicles. So, more than once between hanging out in my mail box or during the trip to the post office the addresses would fall off. </p>
<p>I think you are right about really thin…</p>
<p>My initial question was on address labels coming off of the outside of the envelope- tho' when I first started my collages didn't fare well either. The problem is that Houston is <strong>very</strong> hot and humid. The mail carriers walk to deliver/collect the mail and don't have air-conditioning in their vehicles. So, more than once between hanging out in my mail box or during the trip to the post office the addresses would fall off. </p>
<p>I think you are right about really thin layers of the gel medium or whatever you use. Interesting about the varnishes in MP, didn't know that. </p> Be careful about watering dow…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23365312019-08-02T18:03:41.327ZSteph Dodsonhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/cutpastesteph
<p>Be careful about watering down MP - it has varnishes in it, not just glue, so it might not work well being watered down.</p>
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<p>I use satin MP as the glossy finish is too much for me and matte too dull. When I apply it, I use a plastic scraper and smooth on as thin a layer I can get. It always works nicely for me and doesn't usually remain too tacky after fully curing. When it is though, I just spot spray it with a little matte sealer.</p>
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<p>My first experience with gel…</p>
<p>Be careful about watering down MP - it has varnishes in it, not just glue, so it might not work well being watered down.</p>
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<p>I use satin MP as the glossy finish is too much for me and matte too dull. When I apply it, I use a plastic scraper and smooth on as thin a layer I can get. It always works nicely for me and doesn't usually remain too tacky after fully curing. When it is though, I just spot spray it with a little matte sealer.</p>
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<p>My first experience with gel medium...it sucked ALL the colors out of the papers I was collaging. I was gutted. :{ So now I just stick happily with Elmer's Craft Bond Glue Sticks and Mod Podge (and good ol' Aleene's for the heavier duty papers). I don't have many issues with things coming apart judging by some of the photos I've seen from the receiving end.</p> I guess "your mileage may var…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23364252019-08-02T17:37:13.287ZLinda Rogershttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/LindaRogers
<p>I guess "your mileage may vary" applies here. Modgepodge dries fine for me (I have only used the matte version) but I currently have Golden, TriArt and Liquitex gel mediums in various finishes and I have problems with all of those remaining tacky. My Golden is the gloss and it has been very disappointing for the money.</p>
<p>My major complaint with Modgepodge is lumpiness but I have never tried thinning it out as some recommend. We don't have Hobby Lobby in Canada so I'm safe from that…</p>
<p>I guess "your mileage may vary" applies here. Modgepodge dries fine for me (I have only used the matte version) but I currently have Golden, TriArt and Liquitex gel mediums in various finishes and I have problems with all of those remaining tacky. My Golden is the gloss and it has been very disappointing for the money.</p>
<p>My major complaint with Modgepodge is lumpiness but I have never tried thinning it out as some recommend. We don't have Hobby Lobby in Canada so I'm safe from that hazard! </p> I use the Avery paper too, an…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23366592019-08-02T16:08:56.042ZHeide Monsterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/HeideLee
<p>I use the Avery paper too, and I found when you spray it with clear acrylic finish (like Rusto-leum) you can make it glossy.</p>
<p>I use the Avery paper too, and I found when you spray it with clear acrylic finish (like Rusto-leum) you can make it glossy.</p> There seems to be a differenc…tag:iuoma-network.ning.com,2019-08-02:2496677:Comment:23365262019-08-02T16:07:01.644ZHeide Monsterhttp://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/HeideLee
<p>There seems to be a difference in gel media. I've had good luck with both Jerry's and Golden (tho' most pricey!), Both take at least 24 hrs. to dry totally. Modpodge never dries for me and don't get me started on some bargain stuff I bought at Hobby Lobby. Ugh!</p>
<p>There seems to be a difference in gel media. I've had good luck with both Jerry's and Golden (tho' most pricey!), Both take at least 24 hrs. to dry totally. Modpodge never dries for me and don't get me started on some bargain stuff I bought at Hobby Lobby. Ugh!</p>