I have a few project ideas, and I thought of reusing the paper from various shop catalogs that I receive in my physical mailbox. I’d like to make it stiffer, something more like cardboard. I read somewhere online that you could use corn starch for this, mixed with water. Would it work? Do you have better ideas?

  • 31415926535@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    Artist here. Gesso makes flimsy paper more durable, better able to withstand wetness, layering. I’ve used spray adhesive, various liquid adhesives that can turn paper more stiff, solid, crisp. Maybe try calling an art supplies store, they might have ideas