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Phonoboy
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Paper label issues

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I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what adhesive I should use to reattach an Edison Disk paper label? Would Elmer's spray adhesive be safe?
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I use a generic glue stick.

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52089 wrote:I use a generic glue stick.
Ditto.

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I have used regular Elmer's white glue with good success. Labels I attached 40+ years ago are still holding.

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Thanks guys.
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Acid-free glue stick ;-)

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I've used rubber cement for my Edison paper labels.I have repros made up,and I write the info on the labels before I glue it on the record.edisonplayer

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edisonplayer wrote:I've used rubber cement for my Edison paper labels.I have repros made up,and I write the info on the labels before I glue it on the record.edisonplayer
Just remember that most rubber cement isn't acid free. This is really important to avoid your labels turning yellow and brittle. I can't stress "acid free" enough when it has to do with antique paper.

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Where do you get acid free glue sticks?

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BwanaJoe wrote:Where do you get acid free glue sticks?
Simply Google 'acid free glue sticks'!
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