Hi wwp2
I would use a medium thick cloth for strength but not so thick that you cant lay it flat over the lamination. Since this in your first time with glass work I would use epoxy resin with a medium 1-2 hour hardening rate. That way you got plenty of time to do your thing.
You really dont need to buy extra tape just cut the clough longer that the lamination by 2-3 inches if you need a second layer just add over the first.
Here is more that you need to know about the How toos on the right hand side of this page.
http://westsystem.com/ss/
Good Luch it's really very easy to do just work that's all.
FellowShip
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