Question about applying a finish over paper

[Ram Daz]

Hi, I am a complete novice with woods.

I have some snippits of a magazine I would like to apply a piece of wood, if I apply the finish over the paper, will it stay? Should I glue the paper first?

Let me know what you think

Thanks!

[A Duke]

Hi,
Glue them with PVA glue and finish with a water based varnish. Don't work it to much or the ink may run.
Regards

[chrisb691]

The process tou are talking about is called decoupage. So if you Google that, you will get lots of specific help.