In this episode of Tune In Tuesday, I’ll be sharing my favorite glue choices, from matte medium to gel medium to glue sticks, and offering pro tips on how to use them effectively for various paper weights. Learn how to avoid bubbles, handle magazine smears, and work with delicate materials like tissue and deli paper. After watching this art demo, you will no longer get bubbles, wrinkles or smearing when gluing papers onto a collage!

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Chapters
00:56 Different types of glue, and supplies
03:24 Prevent bleeding/smearing with a fixative
04:41 Basic gluing with matte medium to get bubble out
05:28 Using water mister to eliminate bubbles
07:24 Carefully remove bubbles using a plastic sheet
08:14 Using matte gel for heavier weight papers
09:28 Gluing tissue to get it to “disappear”
13:28 Gluing deli paper that could bleed
21:20 Easiest glue method with glue stick
23:38 Difference between matte and gloss medium in gluing


*SUPPLIES to glue!

Nova Matte Medium and Gel https://novacolorpaint.com
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Golden Gel Medium https://amzn.to/3RoXL9U
Workable Fixative https://amzn.to/3KFwVqs
Spectrafix https://amzn.to/3KGGdlS
Flat Brush https://amzn.to/3RoZ9t9
Mister Spray Bottle https://amzn.to/3XeJlwY
Ranger Sketchbook https://amzn.to/3Veoszk
Hand Sanitizer https://amzn.to/4eiUv9R
Exacto Knife https://amzn.to/4ejQXUX
Deli Paper https://amzn.to/3yXFmea
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