gluespreader

**2Kamser** · #1 12-13-2009, 04:58 AM

i just bought 2 plastic rulers, one with wich i can spread glue over large areas like whole A4 pages of formers
the second one will be cut into smaller sections for likewise spreading but on smaller parts
have done this as i have not yet found any spray glue here in Sweden

**Gharbad** · #2 12-13-2009, 11:38 AM

Personally I gave up trying to spread white glue over large areas because it somehow always clumps together, doesn't cover the whole surface, and then curls the paper.
Because of that I either use the spray glue or a glue stick.
The glue sticks barely hold and usually let go in a few places but I fix those with white glue.

**KCStephens** · #3 12-13-2009, 12:09 PM

Sometimes I will use a wide paintbrush to apply glue to large areas. I've had good results getting a thin even layer of glue this way.

**Barry** · #4 12-13-2009, 12:16 PM

I use Pritt Stick

**2Kamser** · #5 12-13-2009, 02:18 PM

ok, thanks for the tips guys
will def look into the gluestick and see what it can do for me

**Darwin** · #6 12-13-2009, 02:29 PM

I get best results using a 3" disposable putty knife for spreading glue over large areas, then use an ink-roller (hard rubber roller used for spreading ink over type blocks or woodcuts) to squeeze out the air bubbles and ensure good contact between the two sheets of paper. The rollers can be found in the stamping section of most larger craft stores (Michaels, Porters, Ben Franklins, etc.)

**2Kamser** · #7 12-13-2009, 04:25 PM

don't have those in Sweden, but another tip to investigate :D

**Thomas Meek** · #8 12-13-2009, 05:00 PM

The ink roller that Darwin is talking about is sometimes called a "brayer." You might find one listed under that name.

**Miles Linnabery** · #9 12-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Dear List Folks:
Spread White Glue onto both Papers, let it dry then put the papers together and use a cloths Iron on about 75% power to iron them use extra typing sheet of paper between the colors and the iron. I have had good luck whith whole sheets and layering up to 1mm thick. and it is flat. Also its cheap.
Miles Linnabery, Youngstown, NY

**Retired_for_now** · #10 12-13-2009, 07:20 PM

Take the top of any plastic tub-type container (yogurt, cream cheeze, butter, etc). Cut out a flat section. Make a straight side with your straight-edge and knife, then cut to the width you need.

You now have a custom glue spreader that will spread it "envelope seal" thin and as even as your work surface will allow. Also squeezes out any clumps. Peel off the dried glue (white/carpenter's glue anyway) and it's ready to go again (or toss in the recycle bin and cut another). Use a second (clean) one to scrape out any air bubbles - hold with the edge trailing to prevent damage to the printing.

Yogi