Poly over paper

You could try one of those plastic laminating kits on the paper first, see if that works for you, or at least keep it water tight for the poly to go over.

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Did you let the adhesive dry before applying the poly?

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I’ve tried that in the past and had the same results. I recently bought some “decal” paper and gave it a try and I really like the way it works and looks. I got it from DecalPaper.com.

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have you tried decoupage glue , it worked for me when i made a pen useing stamps
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I wanted do that making a target a few weekes a go, but I’ve had enough experience with paper doing targets, I was pretty sure that would happen. I didn’t have time to experiment, but I think I will try a spray laquer over the paper before I use the poly.

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Spray shellac on the paper will act as a barrier coat.

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I have never tried this but everything I have read says you should use Shellac, everything is supose to go over it with out any problems.

What will poly do over laquer?

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I am guessing that the solvents in the poly was enough to loosen the glue. This is a similar effect to guys using contact cement for veneer and then the finish acts as a release for the same reason, it acts as a solvent to the adhesive and causes it to let go.

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