Gluing cotton to wood - how to?

leafyshin

I have an old picture frame that I want to cover in cotton to turn it into a shabby chic style mirror frame. The frame is shaped such that I need to glue it to get the contours. How do I glue it without the glue bleeding through to the front? I don't want it to have a varnished look. I'm assuming PVA is the glue to use? I have also thought of using double sided sticky tape instead but don't know if that is durable enough, I don't want it to become unstuck over time.

Any ideas or experience in this crafty niche you could share?

Thanks

[Deleted User]

Try some of this?

leafyshin

jack_pott wrote: »

Try some of this?

Thanks. I'll give it a go. Some mixed reviews on whether it soaks through or not, but I guess I can try some test pieces first to get the right amount.

leafyshin

jack_pott wrote: »

Try some of this

Worked like a dream. Thanks

Citizen-of-Sheldonopolis

what about a spray adhesive, with some staples in the back to secure?

lilolilly2

UHU? Works for me

bella_m

@Citizen-of-Sheldonopolis suggestion is very good and works very well.

Just make sure your spray a good amount of glue into the contours but not enough to create drips.