Questions about sealing paper on wood under super glaze

Hi all! I have some questions. I am building a work bench. Actually it's a bar that will be covered and used as a work bench. I built the top with furniture grade maple and put a rail around the sides. I was planning on using Parks super glaze to seal it and give it depth. I then had the idea to put some stuff under the Glaze. I found some old coins I was going to set flush with the wood. Then I cut the case ends off of some spent rounds of ammo and polished them up. I got to thinking (BEER) and dug up some old playing cards. An old 3"X2" Led Zeppelin picture started me thinking more. I bought an old black and white pin-up from the 40's and a friend gave me a couple of nudie playing cards he had in a drawer. Laid out it looks great !! A real conversation piece. My question is do I have to glue down the photos and cards? Will the glue react to the super glaze? Does any body have any suggestions for other stuff to put on the bench? thanks in advance-Mike

I think this is called 'decoupage' and you can probably find lots of info through google

You definitely need to glue them down and no there shouldn't be a reaction with the glue and the finish. Just make sure the clue is well and truly dry before applying the glaze. Make sure there is no water or and other dampness under the glaze as most don't like it.

Cheers - Neil :U

I have been using this kind of decoupage on the lids of small boxes. If the super glaze you are using is the same kind of stuff as I use (pour on equivalent to 50 coats of varnish), I've found that the instructions to glue down with a mix of one part water to four parts of white glue, and then later to coat with a similar dilution of white glue. Most important to keep your fingers and any other kind of contamination off the surface before you pour the glaze. Bubbles almost invariably occur but they can be swept out by passing a butane torch a few inches above the surface about 10 minutes after pouring, and maybe once again a bit later. Hope I am not "teaching my granny how to suck eggs" :)

Other ideas -
Beer labels
drink coasters - (might not be too good as too absorbant)
bottle caps
keys

False teeth
toenail clippings
dead clothes pegs
bathplugs
dead toothbrushes
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Wow !!!! Thanks for all the replies! Allright now, decoupage. I thought it was Deco-page but my buddy says "Oh yeah' That's de-coup-age" Either way I did a search on Google and while there's alot of scattered info there isn't alot of pictures or orignal ideas. From what I gather if it's paper or paper like (Butterflies or leaves) You should coat it with a mixture of water and white glue to keep the super-glaze from yellowing it and you should glue it down as well. I was going to stain the wood first. Can I glue it to the stained surface? Also, the super-glaze is the type of 50/50 mix that you pour on. It self levels and says it's equal to 30 coats of varnish. thanks again... This is great !!!


-Mike

If your going to stain the wood first, I would suggest a dye stain, you could apply the glue size over the dried stain.

I think the Epoxy coating is suppose to be equal to "50" single coats. It definitely will have an amber cast to it.

Be, sure you throughly read the directions before you start pouring out the mixed epoxy.

Good Luck

I found a 2 part epoxy made for wood floors when i was in Italy in 1973. I put it on an antique vanity and nightstands with amazing results. the finished items look exactly like wet mahagony,crystal clear,and super durable. It still looks that way today except it is not as shiny. I have been looking for a product like it ever since. Until I saw it today every sales person I asked laughed. I will try Parks Super Glaze this week,hopefully with the same results.