Hi John,
What speed are you running the lathe at when applying the CA? Start at the middle and work from side to side making sure that you don't overload your paper towel. I place wax paste between my blank and bushings to stop he issue you mention ..
Regarding the image, you will be able to upload after two posts are made .. But then depending on the time the site updates hourly so you may have to wait for this o happen .. You will know when it happens as your name will change colour .. 