"Help in stopping air bubbles when gluing paper" Topic

I am trying to glue some paper card (a little thinner than poster board) onto pink foamboard to create a slightly raised road. I am using white glue (not watered down – thought that would make it worse)

I have tried putting heavy weight on a flat board on top of the paper – still air bubbles . . . I don't think i am using too much glue . . .

Any suggestions or tricks?

Use a wide brush to spread the glue, get a thin coat all over. Lay on the paper and smooth by hand. I just glued some heavy index card to some cardboard tube and I had no airbubbles.

You need something similar to a bone folder. A long time ago I used to repair books. When gluing the end papers to the covers I would spread the glue, place the paper, then use a bone folder to remove the air bubbles. Work from the center of the paper to the outsides using the edge of the bone folder to spread the glue evenly and remove the bubbles.. Keep a damp cloth handy so you can wipe off the glue as it seeps from the edges.

This also helps prevent glue ridges from forming as well as creating a stronger bond between the two items you're gluing.

I use a fondant roller to smooth down the paper and get rid of bubbles. They have them at craft stores.
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Would 2 sided tape work?

Try a wallpaper edge / seam roller link

Start from the middle and roll out to the edges slowly and not to much presure (do not want ot flattern the road into the foam).

Andrew
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The wallpaper roller is excellent for small spots, and a plain old kitchen rolling pin can be helpful too.

Also, you're probably already doing this, but when applying the paper, start at one end and kind of roll it onto the surface, keeping the remainder clear (sort of curved back over the stock being glued), and pushing the air out as you go. Then work any remaining bubbles out from the center to the edges.

Doug

You could try pricking any remaining bubbles with a pin, then smoothing them down. I don't know how well it'll work, but it might be worth a try if nothing else works.

You could also try a waterless glue. Something used for paper buildings would be good. I use Duco Cement, though I fear someplace has found out that it might be harmful if swallowed or something, thus it is no longer available at Wallyworld. It is great in that it does not penetrate the paper and cause it to ripple or bubble. You also would not have to use that much. I use it to glue metal to metal in addition to paper. Once it sets the figure will usually break before it will come off the movement stand or washers.

Thank you for all the great ideas.

I will give it another try in the next day or two hopefully without bubbles.