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>>95068how did OP seal off the corner (where the tiny triangle is) so well I don't think they did: the picture is just so small that you can't see. ;) >any tips on getting glue to stick better when really tiny tabs are involved? Basically the only really useful tip is: "use good glue." But most glues are good for this, I don't know of many glues that can't glue two pieces of paper together really (I know SOME, but if you've been using those you would already have found out that those are not the way to go... ;).
Very tiny pieces on papercrafts: first you need to shout and curse the designer for making tiny pieces. I mean it. Because my second tip is, that you need to take your time, and be very concentrated about it, so it really helps if you get all your frustrations out beforehand. ;) Score the fold lines sufficiently, so the pieces and tabs fold easily without much effort. Lastly, but this may be just on the type of glue I use (not that white PVA stuff, but that clear liquid like stuff) only apply so much glue that you cover the tab (goes for all tabs, small and big) COMPLETELY, but that it doesn't spill out of the edges when you press the parts together). It will be almost dry when you have picked up the part that you need to glue on. Sometimes when you're working on a part you need to glue several places on one part, and by trying to get it to fit on one end may cause the other end to come apart again. So make sure the first part has dried enough first. Take your time and if you're about to get frustrated, take a break. Also, if you're not completely satisfied, you can use the tip of your blade or your toothpick between the glue tabs and the parts to get the parts apart again, to do it again but better. Don't wait until the next day, because by then you can't anymore without too much risk of damaging the papercraft.
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