I finally figured out why my book cloth kept bubbling up

I was working on a custom journal in my garage shop last week, using some new linen cloth from Talas. I pasted it down like I always do, but when I went to smooth it out, these huge air bubbles formed right in the middle of the board. I ended up using a bone folder and a tiny pin to poke a hole and press the air out, which worked but left a small mark. Has anyone else had this happen with linen-backed cloth, and what's your trick to avoid it?

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jackson.wesley12d ago

Honestly, are you sure the paste was spread thin enough? Tbh I've found thicker paste traps air more easily, so I always go for a really even, thin coat. Ngl that usually solves it for me.

blair50612d ago

Yeah, that thin coat trick is the only thing that ever works for me too.