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Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Tue 05 Feb, 2019 7:03 pm
by Fellows Framing
Hello,
I have an artist how has work of waxy paper that needs gluing to board. What would a suitable glue be please?
Thanks

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 12:07 am
by prospero
I could be wrong, but I don't think there is a glue that will successfully stick to a waxy surface. :cry:

You could do a few tests and see what the results are.

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 5:08 am
by JFeig
This is a case of an "artist" making their failure to think of the consequences of their actions a problem for the framer.

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 8:09 am
by Steve N
Give it back to the artist, let them glue it down :sweating: :rock:

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 9:36 am
by David McCormack
I agree with everyone's comments so far.

If the waxy paper is to go behind a window-mount then you could use none glue methods such as corner pockets or platform mount or mylar etc.

Is the paper waxy on both sides?

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 12:01 pm
by prospero
A bit more info on the nature of the work would be handy. :D

The only way I can think of sticking to wax is more wax, but it would have to be melted. :?

Methinks this is another case of an artist not thinking the job though. :lol:

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 12:04 pm
by Justintime

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 12:47 pm
by Fellows Framing
Thanks all for comments.

Apparently the "paper" is dartboard - does that ring a bell with anyone??

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 1:10 pm
by JFeig
Are we talking of a sheet of paper or a target game apparatus?

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 5:26 pm
by Not your average framer
Mylar encapsulation, or Mylar clear film overlay are the easy ways to do this. In both cases you will need a mount to hid where the film is stuck in place. Not much point in trying to stick the paper down, reversible technique beat non reversible every time and not difficult to do either.

Re: Which glue for waxy Paper?

Posted: Wed 06 Feb, 2019 5:47 pm
by Fellows Framing
When I googled dart board paper all that came up was pics of the board for the game of darts!!! not very helpful .....360 :lol: