Hot on the heels of Bethz's post about a new use for magazine files comes a great question about making your own:
Good Question: The Right Glue for the Project?
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"Hello AT!
I came across an online article about making magazine boxes out of cereal boxes. The tutorial said you could use decorative paper, wrapping paper, or wallpaper. I bought some nice wallpaper at the Habitat for Humanity in my town for $1 but was wondering what type of glue would be best to make sure it holds up well for wallpaper onto paperboard? Also, should I reinforce the cereal boxes with some extra cardboard?"
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Spray mount- hands down! Pick up a bottle of 3M be sure to stick the paper on right the first time.
view Maggiempbp's profile
how about "yes paste"? $8.68 for a 1 pint jar
http://store.scrapbooking-warehouse.com/260185.html
from their website:
"Great for book altering, paper layering, scrapbooking and more. Ultra thick paste consistancy keeps it where it's needed and does not leave bubbles and wrinkles behind. Water based clear when dry, non-toxic, slow to set, recyclable and acid free for archival work. Use on paper, leather, cloth, tin, wood, imitation leather, glass, metal and printed surfaces. 1 Pint Jar. By Gane ADH0901."
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You can buy banker's boxes at Staples, then they will be uniform size and durability. They're not more than $2.00 each unless you get the super deep ones for your Rolling Stones. There is also an instructables about making magazine files out of cardboard boxes you already have. I guess I'm answering the reinforcement questions - nobody has ever said cereal boxes needed to be thicker for this purpose, but I wouldn't use it on the basis I never eat enough cereal and the cuts would be inconsistent. Cut a box of Cheerios or Golden Grahams or whatever, and try using it for a while without papering it to see if it holds up to use. Don't forget to buy the size box that fits your magazines - find your magazine at the market and measure it directly to the cereal box you should buy if you intend to repurpose the boxes this way.
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This seems the right place to post a similar question, I was given a few old cardboard magazine/file boxes from work and want to cover them in some fabric. Anyone have any ideas what type of glue to use for that?
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Modpodge. It's a glue, sealer and finish. I don't think you need to reinforce the cereal boxes unless you subscribe to Leadweights Quarterly. There's one just for fabric as well. Fabric's a big pain to get smooth.
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We had something like this a few weeks back. I don't like the idea of it. Is it really durable?
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