I have prepared some inkjet transparencies that I want to glue to a building. I'd appreciate any recommendations on which product you like for this application. Thanks, Paul
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Great topic for the Scenery Forum.
I'd be interested in hearing about the purposes of the transparencies, how you prepared them, and which printer and transparency product you used.
Thanks
Chuck
2 sided tape.
Maybe white glue. It doesn’t take much to ruin that stuff, even canopy glue will eat and wrinkle it.
If the transparencies are clear plastic as I suspect, then use a glue that would dry clear. Something like canopy glue should work. Although hiding the edges could prove to be problematic. Think thick decals.
I hate to say this. Unless you are using these as windows or against a white background I don't think you will see whatever is printed.
Scott Smith
5 minute epoxy. Will not affect the trans.
I have not done this with "inkjet transparencies". However I have glued a lot of the old ones used for overhead projectors with Weldwood contact cement. I use them for windows in buildings and cabooses and passenger cars.
If these new ones behave badly with solvents, that particular contact cement might cuse a problem. I think large amounts of it can affect plastics.
Another option is "Tacky Glue" which I bought in a Micheals craft store. It is not as sticky or permanent but seems to not attack plasttic.
Clear finger nail polish will work.
