Comic Book Pedal

[roachello]

Hm, I was wondering if there was a way to adhere a comic book page onto a pedal enclosure, as an alternative to painting pedals. Would the method be something similar to applying decals?

I'm thinking that the process would involve:
1.) Getting the comic book page laminated somehow, so the front doesn't rip
2.) Getting the bottom side of the page to stick.

I've clear coated many things for fun, including paper by default, and it does pretty much gloss up the paper, but without access to a compressor and a paint room and gun anymore, I can't test this with a strong thick coat of poly.

So my idea is maybe laminating the page with iron-on vinyl, but then the problem is getting it to stick on. The ghetto way of using spray glue isn't permanent.

OR the ghetto easy way of doing this would pretty much be to spray glue the comic book page onto the pedal surface and then clear coat it with a can of poly. The problem I see there is that when you clear coat it, you will be able to see the other side of the page or the ink might bleed off.

Just a thought. Do u guys think it will work?

[cur]

Maybe use a spray adhesive. Then get a spray can of poly and get it thick with many coats. Do a test run first to make sure the ink dose not run or the color from the other side of the comic does not show through. You could also scan the image and print it as a decal.

[Dave]

Check out decoupage techniques. Just glue on and layer clear coats. Do 'dusting' coats first to avoid soaking the paper. Keep dusting and drying until it's covered then go normal. That's largely guesswork based on similar things I've done. Not sure of best glue for sticking to metal but I'd assume if you key the surface first with sandpaper then standard white glue might do

[benecol]

Check out decoupage techniques.

THIS. We've just used Decorator's Varnish on wallpaper at home and I reckon this would do the job. Post pics etc.

[Pens]

I'd be concerned about the paper allowing bleed through from the back, comic paper is really thin like newsprint, or at least they used to be. Is this super-glossy comic paper or the old style newsprint stuff?

If it's the newsprint, I'd probably try hitting the backside of it with a coat of white enamel, that'll give it some strength to resist tearing, and also make the back of it opaque.

After that, glue it down with spray adhesive, once dry coat the shit out of it with several layers of poly or acrylic.

[cur]

After that, glue it down with spray adhesive, once dry coat the shit out of it with several layers of poly or acrylic.

polyacrylic is nice because it does not yellow or smell, it dries really fast and water clean-up.

[DGNR8]

It also depends on the paper. Vintage newsprint will bleed, but some newer comics come on better stock. You could also try sealing it with spray fixative, acrylic, or urethane first. Neat idea though. Many old comics are cheap and plentiful. Also good for xmas wrap. Could dew an matching guitar with.

[cur]

From wallpapering with newspaper article.

The polyurethane can be omitted. However, it gives a protective glossy coating. **If you do decide to use polyurethane make sure it's water based or it will smear and run the print. Also, the picture from the other side will show through.

Basically they say to put poly on the back side of the paper and place where and how you want it. Once dry top coat with the same poly.

[roachello]

I'm thinking of starting off with the more recent colored pages. Will have to test it, but I guess spray glue then I'll use the method that Dave recommended.

Any recommendations on clear coat brands? I found a good poly, but it costs over $30 a can and then the whole content of the can hardens about 1hr after activation.

[Mr.Ripley]

I don't know about the clear coat, but we always used to use Mod Podge in art class to do that sort of decoupage stuff. I'd bet it would work great for your idea and also create a protective layer between the clear coat and paper.