I love doing decoupage under glass but I dislike the “shinies” that I sometimes get. What am I doing wrong?
Try this approach: spread glue on your project area. (It s always better to use more glue than less.) Work glue back and forth with fingertips to eliminate as many air bubbles as possible. Place your print carefully in place on glued area trying not to move it too much. Pat your print lightly into glue. Using a damp cloth pat the back of your print softly to remove as many air bubbles as possible. DO NOT remove all the glue between the print and glass. This is the major cause of shinny spots. Do not worry about the milky color of glue. This will dry clear. Go over your prints with your wet fingers to make sure all air bubbles have been removed and the edges are well glued. HOWEVER, if you find a stray air bubble after your piece has dried, do not despair. Pierce it with a pin and add glue. With fingers again, lightly go over the area and try to get the glue to seep into air bubble. The trapped air should disappear.
