Hi Liz, Everyone
A conservator friend once suggested using a water-based paper glue for
anything that you'd want to last a long time, simply because it is the
easiest adhesive to remove when restoring an artwork. Craft paper glue
sticks are usually pH neutral too, but do check with the
Thank you for your replies to my question about glueing lace to a background.
It is for a picture, made up of small, separate pieces, and eventually framed
with glass in front.
I had not thought about glue changing colour with age. Hmmm!
It is certainly not something that will Ever be seen from
If you are entering a competition definitely check the rules. Our local
Washington State Fair would have to disqualify the entry if it was glued in
place.
Both sides of the work must be visible.
Another thing to consider is that glues usually discolor with age. And that
would definitely be a
I suggest checking the rules of the contest you are interested in entering.Â
Some do not want the work mounted. They want to be able to see both sides of
the work. Judges have to follow the rules in effect even if they don't like
the rules.
I think glue on a contest item would make a judge
