Tip of the week  - Part 1 of 2

Choosing the right adhesive for your next craft project:
Tape Runners, Sprays, Liquid Glues, Glue Sticks, and Tabs.

Adhesives Part 1

One thing to keep in mind is there are different adhesives for different projects.  Choose a temporary adhesive when you want to be able to move things around.  Then switch to a permanent glue when you’re sure of the position.  Check out the different types of adhesives below and match with your craft or scrapbooking project.

 Tape runners (temporary or permanent bond):  Continuous roll of double-sided adhesive are a non-messy way to mount the flat parts of a page, like photos and paper.  Just drag a cartridges filled with dots, rectangles, or nonstop strips of sticky stuff along your paper or photo.  Some cartridges are one-time-use, while others are refillable. 

 Sprays (temporary or permanent bond):  Sold in cans like spray paint, spray adhesives are best for quickly and evenly covering large areas.  A couple drawbacks:  You’ll need a well-ventilated area to spray in, and if you don’t cover up properly, you could wind up with sticky residue on your work surface.

 Liquid glues (permanent bond): Bottles, tubes or pens of liquid glue let you dispense any amount down to a tiny drop, which means it’s a good choice for adhering delicate things such as fibers, intricate dies cuts, or tiny embellishments.

 Glue sticks (permanent bond):  While some children’s glue sticks are acid-free, check the label to make sure you’re using one that’s photo safe.  Glue sticks are perfect for attaching ribbon, die cuts, or other flat items to your layout.

 Tabs (permanent bond):  Double-sided adhesive squares can either be dispensed from a roll in evenly spaced rows or added one by one to photos, paper, and other flat accents.

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 Check out next weeks tip.  We will be discussing the right adhesive supplies for your next craft or scrapbooking project part 2.