Acetone solvent welding – safest solvent for acetate. You brush the acetone onto the joint surfaces, press them together, and the acetone partially dissolves the acetate surfaces so they actually fuse together as it evaporates. This creates joints that can achieve 80-100% of the strength of the original material
Include ways of joining to card – double sided tape, staples
Also slot in methods, where card backing slots into plastic lip
Mechanical Fastening
Many people actually prefer mechanical methods like brads, eyelets, staples, or even stitching because they’re more reliable long-term.
Amiria has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. She is a CIE Accredited Art & Design and Design & Technology Coursework Assessor. Amiria now teaches Art, Design & Technology at ACG Parnell College.