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Post by jennifer on Jan 30, 2016 17:59:16 GMT
What is your favorite glue, and why? What brand and version is it? Where did you get it and how much did it cost you? Just figured I'd create this thread so we can talk about all the glues. I am finding there are so many different great glues for very different purposes. I'll start with "Avery Permanent Glue Stick". I love this glue because it has adhesive qualities much like white glue but much less watery. This particular brand (Avery Permanent) works very well compared to other brands--most other brands I find to be useless to be honest (they just don't hold things together). I like using this glue to glue paper, card stock and chipboard together, so it doesn't wrinkle whatsover. I use this glue for making custom miniature (and terrain) bases. I use a cutting die or circle punch on some 110lb index card stock several times, and glue each layer together with the glue stick -- to my desired thickness. Makes for a very attractive and strong base -- resistant to warpage, strong and makes a nice clanky sound after drying when tapping the edge on the table. It's also great glue for adhering papercraft terrain printouts to cardboard/chipboard etc.. I also use it often to make my own sleeved playing cards. I print out card art on my color laser printer on HP premium laser printer paper (32 lb or so if I recall) then I glue it to 110lb index card stock -- makes the perfect thickness and flexibility for a play card; then I cut with paper cutter and sleeve. Additionally I use this glue for scrapbooking and making handmade greeting cards. Also for anytime I want an adhesive label (for jars, mailing a letter etc..) I also make lovely color book markers with it by doing the same as above with the playing cards. I buy this Avery Permanent Glue from Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/Avery-Permanent-Glue-Stic-98073/dp/B0000AQODQIt's a 6 pack of glue each stick having a WHOPPING 1.27 oz. This glue will last you a VERY long time. Great value at only $8 Anyways, so how about your glues?
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Post by Admin on Feb 1, 2016 16:31:28 GMT
Not sure what went on but I've deleted all but the OP as to keep it on track.
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Post by sgtslag on Feb 1, 2016 16:36:14 GMT
E6000! Versatile, flexible, for the first 24-48 hours, or so; adheres many different materials, and it has a decent working time. Readily available at Wal-Mart, and everywhere else glues are sold. Typically, they sell small tubes, in 4-packs, for less than $5. I've used it for gluing mini's (metal, Reaper Bones figures, plastic figures, etc.) to vinyl floor tile pieces (custom-cut bases), as well as mounting riders on their horses. It has a fairly strong bond, and it dries clear. It is highly viscous, which is an advantage, for me. Cheers!
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Post by voodoo on Feb 1, 2016 17:28:51 GMT
1) E6000 (Goop) large tube $8.00 (see sgtslag's explanation.) 2) Elmer's Glue All $1.00 (strong white glue) 3) Weldbond (MY Favorite white glue) $18.00 large bottle. Glues almost anything to anything. ever so slightly thicker than Glue All. Cures a bit faster than regular white glue. Way more durable. I used masking tape on my tiles to hide corrugation and used Weldbond to glue around all the tape seems. My tiles are rock hard around the walls. 4)Stanley dual temp glue sticks 3 bucks for the mini (24 per pack) 6-8 bucks for large (long sized) glue sticks (12 per pack) (I get my glue slightly discounted as my friend works at Rona and he "buys" it for me)
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Post by skunkape on Feb 1, 2016 18:50:05 GMT
I use Scotch Quick Dry Tacky Adhesive for any paper crafting I'm doing. Joann Fabrics carries it, Quick Dry. For paper crafting, this is what I mean, Fat Dragon Games. For most other crafting, I use Gorilla Glue Wood Glue. You can find it most places, I know Walmart carries it. Here is what the bottle looks like, Gorilla Glue. I also have a 2 temperature hot glue gun and a low temp mini hot glue gun which I sometimes use along with the Gorilla Glue to lock something in place while the Gorilla Glue cures.
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Post by voodoo on Feb 2, 2016 6:03:21 GMT
oooh yeah gorilla glue
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Post by jennifer on Feb 4, 2016 20:38:12 GMT
I'd like a glue I can brush or squeeze on that will adhere almost as fast as hot glue gun, but without melting foam. Any suggestions?
I could use superglue I guess? But superglue hasn't been all that strong in many cases for me. Besides it might melt the foam too?
I like how fast spray adhesive adheres things. But looking for something I can brush or squeeze on for smaller pieces and to make a thicker bonding coat.
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Post by skunkape on Feb 4, 2016 20:54:57 GMT
Jennifer, the Quick Dry glue I mentioned that I use for paper modeling sets very quickly, but if you're using it for any large pieces, you should probably use another glue along with it to reinforce the bond.
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Post by themadengineer on Feb 5, 2016 12:08:49 GMT
When it comes to superglue, the only brand I'll buy is Locktite - scotch superglue has terrible wait time and strength, and just isn't good for small applications i.e. glueing matchstick legs on a table. The worst part of superglue is the tube it usually comes in - the companies fill it halfway with air and when you first use it, most of the glue escapes the tube.. so another benefit of locktite is that they come in gripper containers that take care of these problems. The regular gel-based variety (blue/black container) is the best option when you need a precision glue and don't want to muck up stuff with hotglue or E2600.
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Post by jennifer on Feb 5, 2016 15:21:27 GMT
When it comes to superglue, the only brand I'll buy is Locktite - scotch superglue has terrible wait time and strength, and just isn't good for small applications i.e. glueing matchstick legs on a table. The worst part of superglue is the tube it usually comes in - the companies fill it halfway with air and when you first use it, most of the glue escapes the tube.. so another benefit of locktite is that they come in gripper containers that take care of these problems. The regular gel-based variety (blue/black container) is the best option when you need a precision glue and don't want to muck up stuff with hotglue or E2600. Okay, the next time I get superglue I'll have to get the black/blue Locktite, thanks! I've had very frustrating experiences with other brands of superglue .. the packaging as you mention and the strength.
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Post by l7arkness on Feb 5, 2016 16:55:54 GMT
Titebond - 15.97$ will last you a very long time as for uses these are a few things i have made with it l7arkland. And one thing of note thats not on that thread is a life size paper mache Piranha Plant that could tear down a wall thanks to how hard this glue dries
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Post by Sleepy Hollow Mike on Feb 10, 2016 6:28:12 GMT
Speaking of using glue I have a quandry. I need to glue a piece of clear plastic (soda bottle) and wonder what type of glue should I use? Super glue? I am afraid of the frosting effect
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Post by curufin on Feb 10, 2016 13:21:28 GMT
Speaking of using glue I have a quandry. I need to glue a piece of clear plastic (soda bottle) and wonder what type of glue should I use? Super glue? I am afraid of the frosting effect E6000 works great on plastic and wont frost it.
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Post by jennifer on Feb 19, 2016 22:04:35 GMT
What's absolutely the best way (glue type / method) to bond Hirst Arts Hydrostone cast pieces together? I have several fieldstone blocks I want to glue -- some where the only bond will be from the adjacent sides. e.g. 1/2 x 1/2" 1/2" wall segment bonded to a 1/2" by 1/2" by 1 1/2" segment.. to make a 2" long piece.
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Post by jennifer on Mar 10, 2016 13:58:31 GMT
Speaking of using glue I have a quandry. I need to glue a piece of clear plastic (soda bottle) and wonder what type of glue should I use? Super glue? I am afraid of the frosting effect E6000 works great on plastic and wont frost it. Hrmm.. icicles..
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Post by jennifer on Mar 10, 2016 13:59:07 GMT
What's the best glue to adhere hard miniature plastic (GBP/Frostgrave/Northstar) to a metal fender washer? e6000? I have that.
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Post by vepr on Mar 10, 2016 19:15:15 GMT
I have had good luck with Liquid Fusion urethane glue.
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Post by teazia on Mar 11, 2016 1:09:56 GMT
We have an odd PVA glue here that is labelled for gluing Polystyrene. It is clear and has an alcohol smell to it. It dries much harder and faster than other PVA glues and is my general glue all. It can be very stringy as well. E6000 is probably better, but real fumes in the 2 kid apt is scary to me.
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Post by jennifer on Mar 11, 2016 1:11:43 GMT
We have an odd PVA glue here that is labelled for gluing Polystyrene. It is clear and has an alcohol smell to it. It dries much harder and faster than other PVA glues and is my general glue all. It can be very stringy as well. E6000 is probably better, but real fumes in the 2 kid apt is scary to me. Then you definitely wouldn't want the Tamiya I just bought and got in the mail today (via Royal Mail.. delivered by a guy in a black tuxedo giggle). It's really really toxic smelling!
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Post by jennifer on Mar 11, 2016 7:35:39 GMT
Just got this bottle of glue via Royal Mail today: Tamiya Extra Thin Use: gluing plastic to plastic. (It was recommended by a person on Lead Adventure that assembles and paints plastic miniatures from sprues.) I absolutely LOVE this glue for gluing sprue plastic together! It brushes on really thinly -- you brush it on both surfaces. (It goes on so easily with no gooey mess, using the included brush built into the cap.) Then you just wait like 5 seconds before joining. Then you hold for like 10 seconds -- and it grabs on well every time. (Nothing oozes out from the sides either because it goes on so thin.) Then you have like a plenty of time to adjust things around (a minute or two). Then finally it only takes like 2-3 hours for it to fully cure. It works by melting the plastic and welding it together. Love the shape of the bottle, how large it is -- can't tip over. Like the looks of the label as well! Nice glue!
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