 To attach your documents and photos to the pages of a paper-page album, you'll need to select an appropriate adhesive. A double sided tape dispenser is a great choice, as are glue dots for memory books. Photo corners are the preferred method.
You should avoid most household glue like Elmer's Glue because the high water content will cause your pages to warp. You should also avoid using regular cellophane tape and rubber cement, because they are not pH balanced, and will deteriorate over time, losing their stick and leaving ugly brown marks on your pages and irreplaceable photos & documents.
If you choose to purchase an adhesive locally, look for the following markings on the package:
Acid-free
Photo-safe
Archival
Neutral pH
Or similar indications that the adhesive has long term archival properties.
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