Laminating paper to wood

[Spirithorse]

Can anyone please inform me of the best material to use to
attach paper (such as a funeral memorial card) to wood so
that it is permanently attached to the wood an protected
against aging, discoloration, etc.
Thanks and God Bless!
Spirithorse55@hotmail.com

[tony coleman]

i have used white pva glue on a few occasions,i use it too attach the paper,then give a light coating on the surface of the paper,which,when dry goes clear,...
try a test piece first.

[sawdustus]

Try Mod-Podge. It is used for decoupage which is what you want to do. I get mine at either Michael's but any craft store will have it.
Seal the wood with a coat of it. When it is dry, less than 20 min or so, lightly sand it with 220 grit paper, remove the dust and put on a fairly thin but even coat and put the paper on it.
Smooth it out to remove bubbles and keep an eye on it while it dries just in case any more bubbles develop that need to be smoothed. The thicker the paper, the fewer the bubble.
When it is dry, put on a top coat of the Mod-Podge, let it dry, smooth it out with a very, very light sanding with 220 or 320 grit, dust it off and give it another coat.

Hope this helps.

george

[GWhit]

If this is something you want to survive for many years Proceed with great caution!! Most of the finishes used over paper will discolor it and continue to yellow quickly over time. Acidic paper will distroy itself no matter the coating. Check with the archivial preservation sites there are better ways to save these. Genealogy is my main hobby and I can speak from experiance having destroyed some things I tried to save. First Do No Harm.
Gordon

[Jim Finn]

I apply images to wood using just brushing lacquer.("Deft") layer it on 4-5 layers. Sometimes for a more durable finish I apply Poly over the lacquer..

[Scrolling Days]

Hi, Spirithorse. This is a regular question which comes up with us jigsaw puzzle cutters, as creating puzzles which age very well is always important. The nice thing about wooden jigsaw puzzles, in fact, is that if they are made well, they can be heirlooms which pass from generation to generation (if the family dog doesn't get to them first).

Take your time visiting the Puzzle Forum, and you'll find lots of info regarding glueing images to wood and how to best preserve them.

If you are printing your own image, I would advise archival paper and inks. An acid free adhesive is also wise. Spray adhesives, Aileen's Tacky Glue, various yellow and white glues, and even dry mounting are all popular methods. If you are using a preprinted card, depending on the material, you may want to protect it with a triple thick glaze spray.

[Spirithorse]

Thank you all very much for your quick replies.
God Bless! Spirithorse