Scrapbooking and Cardmaking: Adhesives


If you are a beginner at this scrapbooking, stamping or card making thing, you may want to know the best adhesive to use.

I will say that there are several kinds that you can choose from, and you will find that different types work better for the different items you may want to adhere.
Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runners: Individual, E-Z Runner, White
First, for basic paper and photos, I find that a tape runner is best.  You could use glue, but it’s messy, and messes up the integrity of the paper.  Here is my favorite kind to use.  It doesn’t get gummed up, and the adhesive does not dry out with papers and pictures falling apart.  You can get repositionable tape runners for those things that you may want to move around, or for pictures you may want to take off someday.

Removable Box of 200For anything bulky-like buttons or ribbons, I use glue dots.  These were the best thing I ever discovered, because it meant that I didn’t have to get my glue gun out for ribbons and buttons!  These glue dots come in different sizes and can also come in removable ones.  Hint:  the best way to use these is to take the paper or object directly to the glue dot to remove it from the backing, rather than trying to peel it off with your fingers.

For really tiny things, you can use a glue pen or you can run it through a sticker maker.  Sticker makers are great for just about any kind of paper.  You can even use them for ribbons.  The replacement cartridges (especially for the bigger ones) can get pricey over time, so I only use the sticker makers for special things or things that are too difficult to put tape or glue on.

Xyron Create-A-Sticker - Model 150 "X" DispenserXyron 500 Sticker Machine-5"x18" Permanent
 
 
 
These are the basic kinds of adhesives I regularly use for my crafting.  Of course, there are times when a glue gun or other kinds of glue are useful, but these adhesives will do most of the work you need done for paper crafting!








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