How to Glue Paper to Plastic

Spread newspaper over the table surface to protect against drips. Sponge brush a thin layer of white glue across the back of the paper. It is better to err on the side of not enough glue than to end up with so much that it soaks the paper.

Position the paper, glue-side down over the plastic foam. Make sure that the paper edges are even before pressing it onto the foam. Gently, smooth down the edges with your hands to secure the paper to the foam surface.

Lay a heavy wood board or glass sheet over the foam. This presses down on the paper to keep it smooth while it dries. Allow the glue to dry for a full 24 hours before displaying.

Spread newspaper over the work area. Put on latex gloves to protect your hands. Open the resin epoxy according to the package instructions. Some resins are available with two parts in one-squeeze bottle. Both parts are squeezed out at the same time and mixed together.

Squeeze out a small amount of the two-part epoxy onto the paper plate. The amount depends on the size of your project. Consider starting with less, so you don't have any waste.

Mix the two-part epoxy with the end of the toothpick for about one minute. You want to mix both parts together very well.

Pick up a small amount of the epoxy resin with the end of the toothpick. Spread it along the edge or the backside of the piece of paper.

Press the paper into place against the plastic sheet. Hold for about one minute. This should give the epoxy enough time to set so that you don't have to keep holding the paper against the plastic. If the paper will not stay in place, clamp it down. Most epoxies dry within five to 20 minutes. Leave the epoxy to cure overnight before continuing with your project.