Our buddy Emilia sent us these photo of a project she’s working on in the East Village. It’s a restaurant that will open up shortly called “Smiths” on 3rd Ave between 10th and 11th.

They are working with old Life magazine photos and found that the only glue that didn’t destroy the pictures was spray adhesive. Wallpaper glue works for resin or fiber based images though. Just glue them up, wait for it to dry, than coat them with oil based poly for an older, yellowing look or water based for clear. If you’re doing lower surfaces such as counter tops or coffee tables, you should coat with resin.

Emilia is one of the “artists for sale” on our forum. You can contact her directly if you have a fun project which you’d rather not do yourself.