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I'm preparingn for the cards in a Glass trick which needs gluing cards

When I do the gluing should I try to strip off the back of the cards first? For both thickness AND the coating which may not take the glue.

Also what glue is recommended? I was going to go with white wood glue - it's strong and wont die with age.

What type of cards?

I tried to glue 100% plastic cards together a couple of years ago, when I still used plastics. I just applied some Bison Kit white glue (don't know if that's available at your place). Next I put the glued cards under a pile of heavy books so they remained straight.
Wait for 2 days or so and you have some perfectly glued cards.
Think this will work with non-plastic cards as well.

plastic coated (I think) <- I worry about the waterproof surface

what is Bison Kit white glue used for?

Used for glueing all kinds of things like plastics and paper.
Just go to your local hardware or hobby store and check the glues they have available. Read the instructions on the back to see if it could dissolve certain materials.
Before glueing your stuff try it on some old cards.

Please remember to put the glued cards under some heavy materials to keep them straight and aligned while drying.

Hope this helps.

I tried a few things, and I found the best ( ) was this roll on glue!

It's dry so won't warp the cards, and it's instant. I put it under a book just in case anyway.

Oh good tip there gonna try that roll-on stuff as well.
Less work and no spill (almost sounds like the commercial)

Thanks!

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