Archival (?) Glue

Hi,

I want to insert some blank pages into my pre-printed US album (Lighthouse) and would like to format these nicely with some narratives about the stamps involved. I've acquired some very nice varieties of Sc 1&2.

I would prefer not to do this on a printer since I do not have and would prefer not to get a large format printer. (I have enough computer equipment)

So, I thought I might work up what I want to do and then cut it down (with a scissors) and paste this onto the blank album pages that I have. That seemed like a good idea until I thought longer. I suspect that over time this might create a real problem.

Is there anything thing I could use to paste portions of a inkjet printed page onto an archival blank album page without degrading that page and harming adjacent pages.

Or, should I just break down and get a bigger printer. Maybe head to Kinkos?

I'd welcome your suggestions here.

-Larry

first, don't use inkjet, use laser... inkjet bleeds.
If you are attaching something to a blank page.. then a light water based glue would work. If you are attaching this paper to a page with stamps on it or where it can come in contact with stamps... I wouldn't..

best thing is to get some over-sized mounts and use those.

If you do use a water-based glue be prepared to be as sparing with it as possible. Conduct some tests before you go whole hog. If given a chance water-based glues will soak into the paper and can cause warping.

Thanks to the two of you. I think I'll break down and find a large format printer.

have you thought of designing them on your computer then converting them into a PDF file and laser printing them on a heavy acid free paper at a local kinkos, or office supply store?

less work, ease of change or redesign for additional pages, you dont need a printer, pages will all match, ect ect...

Larry,

Have you considered folding the 2 or so inches from the binding side of the page back so that it will fit in your existing printer (I'm assuming the page width is 270mm or about 10.62 inches)?

That process will leave a crease on each page that you create but it would probably look better than having swatches of paper glued to the pages--and it will be much cheaper than buying a large format printer.

Just a thought.

Steve

However, if laser printing will be in contact with plastic, especailly vynal, for a long period of time, be aware that it can transfer to it and come off on it. Have seen many instances where laser printing has transferred to vynal binder covers so it might come off on your hingeless album mounts unless the pages are one sided and will avoid contact with the printing.

I agree with Edwin -- do your own design and then try a Kinko's (or similar place). In my area, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staple's all have in-house print shops.

If none of those are options, you might get access to a laser printer as school, work, or a library somewhere. After all, you'll do all the design work on your own computer, and I'm assuming you'll be taking your own paper stock. So, the cost to the printer should be nominal -- especially for B&W, color laser is a little higher.

[edit to fix typo]

1. go to your library.....
2. bring your nice 32lb paper..
3. profit.