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Hi all! I was wondering what adhesive others use for sealing envelopes made with the SU! envelope punch board. I use red sticky tape for making the actual envelope, but I'm not sure what to use for sealing it shut.
I'm concerned using a permanent tape runner will make it hard to open or rip; but temporary adhesive might not last when sending it through the mail...
I did use washi tape for a hand-delivered card, but I doubt that will be strong enough for mailing.
I have used narrow strips of SU adhesive sheets, Tombo multi, and2 way glue pen. If there has been a problem going through the mail I haven't heard about it. I would think SU new Fast Fuse would work also. In our house we use a knife or letter opener to open our mail. You can also purchase an envelope adhesive but then you have yo lick it shut, yuk...lol Here' a link to blog that had some ideas also.
I use SU sticky strip. The narrow width works well for sealing the 'flaps' when making the envelope. Also, if I make a large group of cards that I'll send later, it's handy to put a small pc of the (covered) sticky strip adhesive on the closure flap that can be adhered when you're addressing and mailing the card. It's stronger than some of my other adhesives -- i don't want the envelope coming apart during mailing.
I bought a product called Lick and Stick at a craft show. It's a wet adhesive, and you apply it to the edge of the flap and let dry. Then you just moisten it like a regular envelope and seal. Works great and it was not too expensive if I remember correctly.
I bought a product called Lick and Stick at a craft show. It's a wet adhesive, and you apply it to the edge of the flap and let dry. Then you just moisten it like a regular envelope and seal. Works great and it was not too expensive if I remember correctly.
Paula
I use the Lick and Stick too. Nice is you can put it on the envelope and seal it hours, days, weeks later.
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I've been making my envies for years and way before the punch board came along... Which I do have and love. I use good old fashion super strong Carpet Tape. My envies have been going through the mail without any hiccups or coming apart.
arubberstamper
I've been making my envies for years and way before the punch board came along... Which I do have and love. I use good old fashion super strong Carpet Tape. My envies have been going through the mail without any hiccups or coming apart.
arubberstamper
I'll bet your things do stay together - carpet tape is strong. But isn't it pretty expensive?
My ATG gun has the best bang for my buck as far as adhesive goes.
A roll of 36 yards is only a little over $2.
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I found Envelope Gum from crafterscompanion.com. It's a decent adhesive if you stick it when wet, but if you apply a thin coat and let dry, it works exactly like the gum on commercially available envelopes. Love it and it's inexpensive!
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Here is an easy recipe for making your own envelope glue
Materials Needed:
1 packet (1/4 oz) unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup boiling water
1 TBS sugar
1/4 tsp food flavoring (Optional)
Instructions:
1) Dissolve gelatin in bowl with boiling water.
2) Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
3) Add flavoring (vanilla, maple, lemon or a few drops of peppermint oil)
Similar to the stamp glue. Brush it onto the back of stickers or on envelope flaps. allow to
dry. Lick it later when you are ready to seal or stick.
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Would also love to know where you buy your refills for the ATG gun. The link you posted for the gun at Amazon also shows the 36 yard refills of 1/4" tape but the cost is 2 rolls for almost $9.00. That's a lot more expensive than $2.00 a roll.
Would also love to know where you buy your refills for the ATG gun. The link you posted for the gun at Amazon also shows the 36 yard refills of 1/4" tape but the cost is 2 rolls for almost $9.00. That's a lot more expensive than $2.00 a roll.
I usually find my tape refills on ebay. Here is a current listing. The price does vary some, but is usually around $2.00 or so per roll:
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I buy ATG tape from framingsupplies.com. I order in large quantities with a group of friends. Last time I ordered we got 60 rolls for $3.44 each but that's been quite a while ago.
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ATG tape
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Originally Posted by muscrat
I'm tempted to buy that gun with a coupon but worried that when I do they will quit selling refills in the store
I buy mine from framingsupplies.com. It's cheaper in large quantities so I order with a group of friends. Last time we ordered 60 rolls and paid $3.44 each. It was about a year ago. I use it for envelopes but I use Sookwang for the flaps so that I can leave leave the liner on one side until I'm ready to use the envelope. I buy this from Scor-Pal.
For envelopes I make, I put double-sided adhesive tape that has a carrier on it. That way it is not sticky until I remove the carrier to seal it. There are 2 kinds I use, as sometimes I can find the one and other times can only find the other. They seem to work exactly the same, though. They are both by Scotch. One is Double-Stick Photo & Document Tape (acid free). The other isDouble-Sided Scrapbooking Tape. Both are 1/2" wide, so just right for the envelope flap, x 8.33 yards long.
Here is an easy recipe for making your own envelope glue
Materials Needed:
1 packet (1/4 oz) unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup boiling water
1 TBS sugar
1/4 tsp food flavoring (Optional)
Instructions:
1) Dissolve gelatin in bowl with boiling water.
2) Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
3) Add flavoring (vanilla, maple, lemon or a few drops of peppermint oil)
Similar to the stamp glue. Brush it onto the back of stickers or on envelope flaps. allow to
dry. Lick it later when you are ready to seal or stick.
How cool is this?! Thank you, will have to try whipping up this envelope recipe.
I would be very careful making your own envelope adhesive (anybody watch Seinfeld?)
No kidding, I made some several years ago. It was nasty stuff and developed mold after a few days.
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I actually like sealing the sides of the envelope with wet glue, but I use score tape on the flap so that it's ready for sealing when I stuff it. I just like the wet glue for the sides. I think it's a bit more stable.
Envelope punch board - adhesive for sealing?
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