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I'm trying to do paint cans, tins, cards, scrapbook pages, glitter.
I have:
UHU (triangular bottle with funky twisting nozzle thing):
makes cardstock buckle and rolling over it with brayer leaves cardfront looking concave or convex (depending on what side you roll on).
UHU glue stick: not great at getting edges and corners, sometimes too wet for cardstock, using it up at an incredible rate, sometimes gets on front of project.
SU! mono adhesive:Yeah, cards basically fall apart!
SU! sticky strip:
Expensive! All that cutting and peeling, holds great but not practical for large projects.
Vellum Adhesive Runner:Breaks easily, is clearly seen through the vellum, sometimes beads up and makes uneven spots.
Tombo adhesive runner:Just as flimsy as SU! card projects fall apart.
Elmer's:Too Wet
Tombo Aqua:Too wet, a duh (aqua)!
Tombo for Metal:Haven't tried it yet, thinking about doing another paint can, but I don't want it to fall apart.
Crystal Effects:works great, not practical for every application
Glue strips for glitter and beads:
It sucks!
Double sided tape:at 5.99 each.....yeah, not so much...it does work most of the time, not on curved surfaces, though.
Any other suggestions for drier glues or adhesives that actually adhere?
I have recently started using Tombow Mono Multi and think it is great! I haven't found it in stores, only on-line though...
I have that one as well. Green and white bottle. I was getting it from JoAnn's, but it hasn't been on the shelf the last few weeks I checked in there. However, it is super cheap at scrapbookpal.com.
I use Multi glue and the Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive (available on the scrapbooking aisle at Target) that is very similar. They work great on lunch tins, coasters, etc. These glues are *so* economical to use. I do monthly card classes at my home, and the Multi bottle will do about 100 cards. You just can't beat that. The Scotch Adhesive bottle is bigger, and comes out even a bit cheaper.
I've also used Royal Coat Decoupage (on recommendation from many here) and found it work very well on tins, etc. It dries more quickly than regular Mod Podge, and leaves fewer brush lines.
I've been using my Xyron Cheetah for doing the metal stuff (mailboxes, paint cans, etc.) and it works beautifully! If it's something other than metal, then I like just regular 'ol Modge Podge.
I have made many paint cans for gifts and always using regular double sided tape (you find anywhere even Wal-Mart). I have not found the paper to fall off or pop apart.I was also just on Ellen H's site and she said she uses Scotch ATG 714 3M adhesive guns. She said she loves them. Just a suggestion. It is really frustrating trying to find good adhesives.
I use Multi glue and the Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive (available on the scrapbooking aisle at Target) that is very similar. They work great on lunch tins, coasters, etc. These glues are *so* economical to use. I do monthly card classes at my home, and the Multi bottle will do about 100 cards. You just can't beat that. The Scotch Adhesive bottle is bigger, and comes out even a bit cheaper.
I've also used Royal Coat Decoupage (on recommendation from many here) and found it work very well on tins, etc. It dries more quickly than regular Mod Podge, and leaves fewer brush lines.
Thanks for these great ideas! I've never once considered trying a liquid adhesive (other than Mod Podge) on tins. I'll be trying them now! If not using Mod Podge, I've used little skinny strips of Sticky Strip (super hold!), but it does add up in cost. Also, thanks for the RCDeocoupage tip too! (Needed that 'reminder' to try for fewer brush lines.)
I have also used my ATG gun (like the scotch one mentioned) and it has served me very well. I used it with success on a soup can that I covered in patterened paper. I find that it has the staying power of sticky strip at a fraction of the cost.
Though I am an adhesive junkie and will most likely seek out the liquid stuff that is mentioned -- the multi-stuff and the decoupage glue... I have modgepodge, too -- but for metal it seems like it would not be as good... after all, it won't soak in!
Glues and Adhesives...other options?
