I print them with both sides splayed out like a two-page spread, trim to size, and then fold and glue them around the flag staff. Once the glue has dried thoroughly, then I press some waviness into the flag so that it's not completely flat.
Quite often I'll add some paint over the top of the printing, which smooths everything out and helps to disguise any flaws in the printedness of it.]
Yes, very much this approach, sometimes using bought flags or sometimes printed ones.
There are some glorious linen flags out there if you want to splash out.
I use felt pen to hide the white around edge of flag.
Undiluted PVA White Glue is best just in case you were wondering.
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Use too little and you risk premature sticking spoiling the flag as you wrap it round the pole.
There's a slightly different polymer glue used in bookbinding called EVA, it has a longer working time than PVA.
That's a really useful tip, I'm going to look into it. Do you use EVA yourself? Can you confirm it will give you more time to slide the paper around before it starts to stick?
Most of my flags are made from the aluminum from soda cans, with the sharp edges filed down and bent into billowing shapes.Interesting! Will certainly have to give this a try ;)