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    Hello all, I am about finished with my first portfolio! I am going the route of black leather case, plastic sleeves, and the black paper provided. (Art Portfolio black refill paper) I have the paper cut-outs of my images and all the materials, but I was wondering what type of adhesive should I use? I figure glue stick might come undone, Elmer's glue would be gloppy... I'm sure there's some kind of adhesive that I should be using, but I am unfamiliar with adhesives. Also, very low on cash, so expensive fancy adhesives are out of the question.

    Thanks!
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  • #2
    I use a spray adhesive. Should cost about $10-$15 for a can which will last you a little while. You spray the back of your artwork and carefully lay on top of your black paper. Use a dry cloth to smooth down nicely.

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    • #3
      If you use spray adhesive, a couple tips; use a newspaper or something disposable to protect the spray area. After spraying the first piece, flip to a fresh page, so you don't set the next piece in the overspray. When finished, spray the can upside down into the trash can (with a bag hopefully) to clear the nozzle. That helps to clear the nozzle and keep it from gumming up.

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      • #4
        You could also consider dry mount adhesive sheets.

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        • #5
          My favorite is double sided tape. 3M makes some amazing tape products with very good hold. It's quick, easy, and fairly inexpensive.

          When I first started school, my instructors told us to use rubber cement. It has good hold once you're done, but it's such a messy pain in the ass.

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          • #6
            Friction does most of the holding between the plastic sleeve and the black paper, so all that's really needed is something to keep the pieces from slipping around. As has already been mentioned, spray mount or spray adhesive is perfect. Just a light coat of the stuff should be enough to keep things in place.

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            • #7
              Where do you get spray adhesive? Hardware store? Office supply store? Art store?

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              • #8
                Dang! Misread another thread title... again!

                (So much for my tip about using WD-40 on the zipper seam.)

                Um, there are low-tack/repositionable spray adhesives which work very well for this.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by jessica21 View Post
                  Where do you get spray adhesive? Hardware store? Office supply store? Art store?
                  Your best bet is an art supply store. An office supply might have it... I would recommend calling to see if they stock spray adhesive first.

                  Not sure where in Wisconsin you are but here is a link to an art store in Milwaukee that carries spray adhesive and dry mount adhesive (if you don't want to deal with the fumes and mess).

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                  • #10
                    But not a college/university bookstore.

                    Check the markup here on this Google shopping list (Banes and Nobles runs the campus bookstore scene-- at least up here):

                    http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CDgQ8wIwAw

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by PanToshi View Post
                      Your best bet is an art supply store. An office supply might have it... I would recommend calling to see if they stock spray adhesive first.

                      Not sure where in Wisconsin you are but here is a link to an art store in Milwaukee that carries spray adhesive and dry mount adhesive (if you don't want to deal with the fumes and mess).
                      Oh shoot, I forgot to change that. I live in Chicago now. If it's art stores, then Blick would probably have it I'm thinking.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Tea View Post
                        If you use spray adhesive, a couple tips; use a newspaper or something disposable to protect the spray area. After spraying the first piece, flip to a fresh page, so you don't set the next piece in the overspray. When finished, spray the can upside down into the trash can (with a bag hopefully) to clear the nozzle. That helps to clear the nozzle and keep it from gumming up.
                        This. So yes.

                        You'll find that a newspaper is perfect for spray/flip/spray/flip.

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                        • #13
                          I ended up getting 3M's Spray Mount repositionable adhesive since it seemed like the right stuff, but upon further reading, it says "A one-surface adhesive that is excellent for short-term bonding for making layouts, creating package designs, photo composition...etc...Bonds most acetate, foils, fabrics, light tissues, and newsprint"

                          I am starting to think I might have gotten the wrong stuff. It has two options for using it, repositionable bonds and stronger bonds...

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                          • #14
                            No, you have the right stuff. I've been using 3M's Spray Mount for mounting thick or thin comps, photos, and original art years with zero problems. It's a versatile adhesive. A light misting enables a secure but re-positional piece while a heavier misting (increased passes) makes it more permanent. Experiment a little until you feel comfortable with the stuff. Do spray outdoors if you can. Indoors, even the lightest of applications will spread orphan mist around.

                            3M's Spray-Ment is a bit more tacky but not as re-postional. Scotch Super 77 is wickedly strong adhesive and super tacky if you need to adhere clothing to a wall or bond pieces of wood together.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by justdrawit View Post
                              No, you have the right stuff. I've been using 3M's Spray Mount for mounting thick or thin comps, photos, and original art years with zero problems. It's a versatile adhesive. A light misting enables a secure but re-positional piece while a heavier misting (increased passes) makes it more permanent. Experiment a little until you feel comfortable with the stuff. Do spray outdoors if you can. Indoors, even the lightest of applications will spread orphan mist around.

                              3M's Spray-Ment is a bit more tacky but not as re-postional. Scotch Super 77 is wickedly strong adhesive and super tacky if you need to adhere clothing to a wall or bond pieces of wood together.
                              Ohh, ok, great! Thanks for the info!

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