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HearthCricket said:Question...anyone know the best kind of glue to use on a project like this? Glue sticks, perhaps, or is there something better?
I use Golden Soft Gel Medium in a matte finish to glue collage things down. It seems a bit more flexible than white glue. I also use white PVA glue for some things--depends how heavy it is--I think "Yes" brand glue is good. Aleene's tacky glue is good but it needs to be thinned.
PVA stands for Polyvinyl Acetate I think--supposed to not yellow or crack. I'm not sure if Elmer's is PVA glue or not. I started using gel medium because it is recommended for collage because of its flexibility and it's translucent when it dries. It's also easy to wipe off and clean brushes--I use a small nylon brush to apply glue or gel--more control over where it goes rather than trying to use the glue bottle tip.
I also use methyl cellulose a.k.a. wallpaper paste--you can buy it premixed in tiny tubs.