![]() ![]() So what is the advantage of a tape runner vs liquid glue? Now if you live somewhere where you can’t get your hands on Stampin’ Seal, then look for therm-o-web brand adhesives. I like it because it’s a nice strong adhesive. Just kidding! That’s not the only reason. Why? Because as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator I get a discount □ But once those are gone, I’ll be using my Stampin’ Seal by Stampin’ Up! I have a few in my stash that I am currently using up. And I have used a number of different brands. There are a TON of different types on the market. The next adhesive in my “adhesive toolbox” is a double-sided adhesive tape runner. So even if you don’t end up adding liquid glue into your adhesive stash, I would still recommend you grab yourself one of these. Let it dry and then “erase” it with your adhesive eraser.īest of all, it works with a lot of other adhesives as well.įor example, when I get stray bits of adhesive from my tape runner onto places I don’t want it – I just erase it! ![]() Got stray glue that squishes out from under your paper? It’s very inexpensive, and an absolute lifesaver! An adhesive remover – sometimes also called an adhesive eraser. If you decide to give liquid glue a try then you are definitely going to want to grab yourself one of these. They’re also handy to clean the glue that dries around the tip of the applicator. When I’m working with liquid glue, I constantly use them to clean my hands. The best way to deal with this is to keep baby wipes handy. The only “con” about working with liquid glue is that it can get messy and sticky! Of course, that’s because for small pieces, I’ll often use my fingers to spread the glue around. This is fabulous for creating your own “masks” for stamping. However, if you apply the glue to your paper, and then let it dry completely, the dried glue surface becomes tacky. That is because if you stick your paper pieces together while the glue is still wet – it creates a permanent bond. Notice that this glue is called a “multi-liquid” glue? ![]() For example, I have used this to stick light-weight embellishments onto my card (such as sequins). While this glue is fabulous for sticking paper and cardstock together, it’s also strong enough to use for some non-paper applications. It has two tip sizes – a narrow tip for detailed applications, and a wide tip that can be used to spread glue over a large area. Certainly, when I am packing a kit for card making “on-the-go” – this is the first, and often, only adhesive, I will grab. In fact, If I had to choose just ONE glue, it would probably be this one. Tombow Mono Multi-Liquid glue is hands-down, my MOST used glue for card making. Unless you’re strictly a “paper-only” card maker – as in, you ONLY use paper products for your cards – you’re going to need to invest in several different types of adhesive. Well, it definitely applies to adhesives.ĭifferent adhesives have different purposes. Have you ever heard the expression about “choosing the right tool for the job”? In this post, I’m going to introduce you to all the adhesives in my personal stash that I use day in and day out for my card making. That my friends is why I wrote this blog post. So how do you know which adhesive to pick? Okay, maybe not a million, but pretty dang close □ Unfortunately, when it comes to choosing an adhesive, it’s anything BUT simple.Īll it takes is searching online, or visiting your local craft store, to see that there are about a million different adhesives to choose from! It’s the “glue” that holds it all together. ![]() There is ONE supply that every card maker – no matter skill level or style – uses on every single card. ![]()
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