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I prefer to use liquid glue as compared to the tape runner as I can shift and slide the pieces to exact place with the liquid glue.
I had been using the fine tip glue applicator bottle but recently had to dispose it off and need a new replacement.
Was wondering if anyone know of any decent fine tip glue applicator or have any better suggestions for adhesive? Thanks!
I also use both types of glue. I prefer Aleene's Tacky glue for the liquid type mostly because it drys quickly, if you get it on your hands it rubs off easily and if you get some on your project you can remove it with the adhesive eraser. I found some fine tip paint bottles that I cleaned out and now use for glue.
I use wet glue (Aleene's Tacky) almost all the time. I keep the tip as fine as possible when I first trim it, and then if I need it really fine for something, I use a cocktail stick or a darning needle, squeezing a little out onto a scrap of paper and picking it up from there.
I use both tape and liquid as well. In liquid I use tombow or ranger multi-medium the most, but I have Aileens and glue pens. Glue pens can be good for thin lines but dries fast. (Also nice for writing and glittering) I have to say though I am loving putting paper on 2 sided adhesive paper and die cutting that. Just peel off the other side and lay it down. It isnt cheap, but It really works well so I grab it on sale and then horde it for just the super intricute cuts.
Otherwise I keep a hat pin or my trusty opened up "multi purpose tool paper clip", do a drop of Aileen's glue on paper towel or whatever, and dip into that.
I love my ATG gun and use it on everything that is big enough to roll the tape. For smaller things, like sentiment strips, etc. I like Tombow Mono Multi in the Green and White bottle.
I also use the Tombow liquid to adhere gems that are not self adhesive. Just a tiny dot will hold them to my card.
I have some generic glue dots that I use to adhere things like buttons.
For popping up cut out images on a card, I use the Scotch Double sided Foam Tape. I got a giant roll at Amazon and really like it.
For really intricate things, like those die cut sentiments, I have a Zig two way glue pen.
When I make cardstock boxes to hold cards, I usually use Score Tape because it seems to hold a little better than my ATG for that purpose.
__________________ Bugga in OK
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That's true. I agree that scor tape is the strongest of the tapes. Do others agree with that?
I use X-press tape on a day to day basis-I have a roll that lives on my desk I just cut from. I hold the scor-tape for heavier stuff.
Yes, I think Score Tape has the strongest hold. I made some card boxes at Christmas and tried to use my ATG because it was faster, and the joining didn't hold. I had to redo them with Score Tape.
__________________ Bugga in OK
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I'm a Tacky Glue girl as well. Scor-Tape for projects that require it, glue dots, and the occasional blob of hot glue. And Stick-It for die cuts! There's some amazing stuff.
ATG, Ranger's Multi Medium Matte in a Fineline applicator - 18 gauge! - and spray adhesive for adhering delicate diecuts. Oh, and X-Press It High Tack double-sided tape (55 yds on the 1/4" & 1/2" rolls for less than other brands with only 27 yds.)
The spray adhesive saved me from getting rid of all of my delicate dies. Use reverse action tweezers dedicated to the spray adhesive, spray into a trash can with a liner or a box - no mess to clean up. I love using this method when I want to stack my diecuts for added dimension. I learned this tip from Laurie Willison on PTI's design team.
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I have an ATG and used 'regular' tape. When I found a big sale I got the acid-free tape. I DON"T LIKE IT. It's stringy and doesn't break well. Can't wait for that roll to be finished.
I REALLY LOVE Zip Dry glue...it allows sliding...it rolls up when out of it's place.
I tried Best Glue Ever and it made the paper wavy because it's so wet. I don't care for Tombo Mono for the same reason, but it's harder to squeeze out.
For tiny die cuts, I use Multi Medium Matte in a Fineline Applicator "standard tip" 18 gauge. (They are purchased separately)
2.5" Xyron works well for many dies. I run a strip of whatever color cardstock, cut dies, then save the unused strips for later. I got some sheets of adhesive, but they were so thick the die wouldn't even cut, and it was not detailed.
Honestly, Scotch double sided tape is VERY Handy, and I reach for it more than my ATG.
I think I'll need to try some of the Aileen's glues mentioned here...with a coupon, of course!
So I bought several needle tip plastic bottles from eBay and added glue to several bottles. It works even better than the glue pen. So easy to use on intricate cuts. I have one for scotch quick dry, one for tacky glue etc. I can add a link tomorrow if anyone wants
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So I bought several needle tip plastic bottles from eBay and added glue to several bottles. It works even better than the glue pen. So easy to use on intricate cuts. I have one for scotch quick dry, one for tacky glue etc. I can add a link tomorrow if anyone wants
As Mrs Noofy's tip of fine tipped emptied paint bottles I clean out old Stickle bottles for my Aleens Tacky glue. I also use Score tape and believe it or not my new favorite liquid glue comes from Dollar Tree. Its called Allary Liquid Adhesive. The Dollar tree seems to run out of this alot but it can be bought on line through their web site by the case of 24.
Its a nice size that's easy to handle and it has a small tip. Dries super fast. Here's a size comparison to a bottle of stickles.
It says it bonds to many types of materials and I use it on all my cards. Is it archival safe? Not sure as it's not listed on bottle but in my opinion (seriously only MY opinion) Most cards even if home made are not kept by the receiver forever. Sure I have some of the cards and letters my mother received dated in the 1920's but I doubt if my son will hold on to them when I'm gone. He calls it clutter. lol
Hands down, my go-to adhesive is Art Institute's Designer Dries Clear glue outfitted with the Ultrafine Metal Tip.
The glue is perfect for both delicate and heavy applications, dries clear quickly yet allows some wiggle room for placement. The Putz House village I made with it is still going strong after years of holiday abuse.
The must-have metal tip is fine enough to write with and produces tiny dots for adhering crystals and sequins invisibly. Couldn't craft without it.
For down-and-dirty dry applications, Scor-Tape, burnished down with a teflon folder, is unbeatable.
I love my ATG gun and use it on everything that is big enough to roll the tape. For smaller things, like sentiment strips, etc. I like Tombow Mono Multi in the Green and White bottle.
I also use the Tombow liquid to adhere gems that are not self adhesive. Just a tiny dot will hold them to my card.
I have some generic glue dots that I use to adhere things like buttons.
For popping up cut out images on a card, I use the Scotch Double sided Foam Tape. I got a giant roll at Amazon and really like it.
For really intricate things, like those die cut sentiments, I have a Zig two way glue pen.
When I make cardstock boxes to hold cards, I usually use Score Tape because it seems to hold a little better than my ATG for that purpose.
Boy we are on the same page of paper! I love all the adhesives you listed. They are my go to ones!
this is the bottle / link i bought. i searched for "needle tip bottle" on ebay. i have the 100 ml bottle and the 60 ml bottle. i will upload my actual bottles later today. and they usually come in sets of 10 bottles.
I am not fond of liquid glue except for gluing the stamps I carve onto the wooden blocks. Then I use Tombow Green Label. I find I get the stuff all over my fingers and subsequently all over my project. Even if it comes off with some rubbing, I still have to go through that process and my fingers are still somewhat sticky making all sorts of things stick to me. Then I have to stop and wash up. My go to is Scotch double sided tape. I use both the 1/2" and 3/4" widths. For narrow stuff, I use Scotch refillable roller dots. For dimension, I use the Scotch foam tape. Hmmm, maybe Scotch should give me a stipend!
these are my glue bottles. i held a pen up for size comparison. the taller one is 100 ml [its also more narrow] . the shorter one is 60 ml.
labeled with vinyl with my silhouette machine!
and i bought a pack of these corsage pins from a fabric store. they are tall, thin, cheap. and i use them to "unplug" the narrow needle tip bottle or i use for punching out the paper in die cuts.
__________________ Creativity is intelligence having fun. - Albert Einstein
I do not understand why so many of you love the Tombow Multi (green). Whenever I use that and have any kind of overlap (meaning the glue spreads and becomes exposed), then it becomes permanently tacky at those spots. I know it is supposed to and I get it, but still. I MUCH prefer the blue Tombow Aqua to glue down elements like flowers, die cut alphas, skinny die cuts, etc. I also get a bit of move time. It does take a few seconds for it to grab hold but when it does its on there. And what spreads dries clear and hardshell. Plus, the tiny tip is still clog-free and I am halfway through my bottle...
Of course, my all-time favorite liquid glue for adhering elements is/was KI Gloo. I don't think they make it anymore, too bad, but I still have one and a half bottles left (I bought like 5 bottles when I read KI Memories was in trouble years ago) and I covet the stuff! The tip has NEVER clogged.
I am a bit rebellious about Glossy Accents. I do not use it because of the tip clogging. Seems to me it should have a clog-free tip or don't bother and go home! Dear Ranger: this is 2016, not 1996.
I do not understand why so many of you love the Tombow Multi (green). Whenever I use that and have any kind of overlap (meaning the glue spreads and becomes exposed), then it becomes permanently tacky at those spots. I know it is supposed to and I get it, but still. I MUCH prefer the blue Tombow Aqua to glue down elements like flowers, die cut alphas, skinny die cuts, etc. I also get a bit of move time. It does take a few seconds for it to grab hold but when it does its on there. And what spreads dries clear and hardshell. Plus, the tiny tip is still clog-free and I am halfway through my bottle...
Of course, my all-time favorite liquid glue for adhering elements is/was KI Gloo. I don't think they make it anymore, too bad, but I still have one and a half bottles left (I bought like 5 bottles when I read KI Memories was in trouble years ago) and I covet the stuff! The tip has NEVER clogged.
I am a bit rebellious about Glossy Accents. I do not use it because of the tip clogging. Seems to me it should have a clog-free tip or don't bother and go home! Dear Ranger: this is 2016, not 1996.
If I have any sticky "overlap" I wait a minute and then use a white silicone eraser which takes it off pretty well. I think I've used the Mono-Multi for so long that I've gotten pretty good about judging how much to use, and don't have any spread most of the time.
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
I love my ATG for dry adhesive. For liquid glue, I use Tombow multi. I also have a glue pen I use occasionally. I have quite a few Sizzix sizzlets alphabets in a bunch of fonts I used a LOT when I was scrapbooking more. I will use it for my word dies I just got because they're so narrow.
I am keeping this thread! Lots of stuff I have never tried! Whoot!
I need to clarify. Thanks Dini for reminding me. Scor tape can be hard to die cut. Not impossible, but for intricates. Stick it and Be Creative (at Ellen Hutson) are both better for intricates imo. The first is re-positionable (scor tape is not), the second is more expensive but heat ok if you wanted to heat emboss it.
The other thing about glue pens if you dont have needle tips, is they are good for under the random loose edge. Nothing worse that getting an intricate down and suddenly a loose edge picks up and tears off! Which of course for me will be a critical part I cant just cover with a layer.
Which adhesive do you use?
