Request for help

[Uncle Frank]

I am a bit new at this, still,and wonder if you might give me your suggestions for laminating large pieces of paper to board. I usually use Tacky Glue and it works well for most assembly but not for laminating larger pieces which tend to bubble and warp. Any suggestions?

thank you,
Frank

[rickstef]

3m Super77 spray glue

by enlarge the preferred brand of spray glue out there

[ct ertz]

I am some times forcd to use good old white glue. When I do, I use it real thinly and then clamp the laminated parts between two pieces of glass to dry. It usually works OK. I guess that spray glue is yur best bet though.

[Keds_Girl_Lala]

I use Elmers spray glue

[modelperry]

For laminating, i use the following:

large sheets/parts - 3M 77 spray (a bit expensive but worth it)

smaller parts - Uhu twist & glue or Tombow mono aqua

Definitely use the 3M 77 spray versus any other brand, you won't be sorry if you do. You will be if you don't.

Greg

[Golden Bear]

Yep. 3M 77 spray is the stuff. I use UHU for smaller things when I'm too lazy to go spray.

[ccoyle]

Originally Posted by modelperry

Definitely use the 3M 77 spray versus any other brand, you won't be sorry if you do. You will be if you don't.

I learned this the hard way. :o

[tazman3]

Originally Posted by rickstef

3m Super77 spray glue

by enlarge the preferred brand of spray glue out there

It is, no doubt, the best...but I have used Elmers spray craft glue...see here: Elmer's Craft Bond Spray Glue 4oz Product Detail -- CreateForLess

...with great results. And it doesn't have the caustic smell that the 3m stuff has. EDIT: And it is available at Wal-Mart, Michael's, Meijer, etc.

Really...most glues will work fine...however the key is pressing them flat and putting a lot of weight or clamping pressure as it dries.

[dansls1]

Originally Posted by tazman3

It is, no doubt, the best...but I have used Elmers spray craft glue...see here: Elmer's Craft Bond Spray Glue 4oz Product Detail -- CreateForLess

...with great results. And it doesn't have the caustic smell that the 3m stuff has. EDIT: And it is available at Wal-Mart, Michael's, Meijer, etc.

Really...most glues will work fine...however the key is pressing them flat and putting a lot of weight or clamping pressure as it dries.

Note that I tried this same glue, left the sheets sit for 2 days with a couple college textbooks sitting on them, and when I started cutting the pieces of paper just came apart. I threw the bottle away and have used only 3m type 77 since.

Obviously your results may vary.

[SJPONeill]

Originally Posted by Golden Bear

Yep. 3M 77 spray is the stuff. I use UHU for smaller things when I'm too lazy to go spray.

Me too...if I'm out of UHU or it is a larger area, I use UHU Twist'n'Glue which is also prone to twist'n'bubble unless you weigh it down between a couple of heavy rigiad flat surfaces overnight.