My brother used paper-backed veneers to make inlays for our boats. He just taped them together on the backs, and we just left the tape on and dropped it in the pool of waiting epoxy. We used a few strips on the top of the veneer to keep corners down--as you noticed, they do curl. I then used Nick's plastic wrap method to hold it down until it cured.

Shawn
> I'm about ready to glue on an inlay my wife designed to the Guillemot. Any
> hints from you guys? Each different color is a different piece of wood so
> I think I may have to glue them down individually and wait for each piece
> to dry before going on to the next piece.

> The veneer has a strong tendancy to curve up, but I've managed to get it
> fairly flat with a steam iron and placing books on it for a few days.

> Is Nick's method of plastic wrap a good idea?

> Carpenter's glue or epoxy?

> Any prior experience stories most welcome!

> Woody