Best glue for paper to paper decoupage?
Idk if the images show what I'm trying to do but basically I was gluing some old book pages to another sheet of paper to make an A4 "base" to use for journalling bits and pieces.
I've tried so many different things but I'm always getting bubbles:
- watered down PVA on the A4 sheet, then the back of the book page, then on top. Post-glue flattening whilst damp.
- wetting the papers first, letting them dry, then glueing as above
- using thick undiluted white craft glue slathered on both sheets
- using thick undiluted white craft glue just on the edges (my fault here, I created a paper balloon of sorts lol)
I've also tried with smaller pieces of paper rather than gluing the full book page but same result.
The best result I got is with the first method but it's long and annoying and messy. I don't mind crinkles so much, but it's the air bubbles that are annoying me. I don't have this issue with tissue paper decoupage, I guess as it's thinner it soaks the water better and doesn't leave bubbles?
Someone suggested using a glue stick but I've only got access to Pritt stick or cheap own brand ones, I've never had luck with either in terms of permanence.
So I guess twofold question:
- help. What am I doing wrong, how do I even do this with the glue I actually have (I have beacon 3 in 1 and PVA)? CAN I do it without the bubbles with that glue?
- is Scotch Permanent glue stick actually any good? The one with green tartan type packaging?