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Hi everyone,
Please help me find a great adhesive for dp, i always see all pretty cards layers w/ dp. how do they make it layere so perfect w/cs? i have a perfect layer tool. also with glue situations, do u use double sided tape,glue dots, a liquid glue,or glue sticks? so far i have tons of ds just dont know how to layer and glue them. im still a newbie. pls help.
I use doublestick tape. When I've swapped with people, I've noticed a lot of layers coming apart. I've sold cards in stores and they HAD to stay stuck! I buy the tape in a box without a throwaway dispenser and put it on one of those heavy (weighted) tape dispensers. That makes it easier to work with. Tape is neater, doesn't need to dry, won't warp your paper. I use small lenghts of tape along sides and corners - not all over the whole piece of dp or cs. I do use Zig 2-way glue on really tiny pieces, and Crystal Effects can't be beat for anything non-paper.
I will admit, many of the other adhesives are new to me, and I will continue to experiment and see which works well at a price I can afford! Some seem so expensive for a few yards.
__________________ Cheryl "Mom" to Jazz & Cubby bungalowdays
I'm the double-sided queen in my stamping circle. I've had too much trouble with other adhesives. I do occasionally use a glue pen and my favorite, favorite of these is the Sakura Quickie pen. I'm with Cheryl about layers coming apart with other stickies.
__________________ ShariW
Trust in the Lord with all thine Heart-Prov.3:5a
oh, i have a mono glue too, ok so do you just eye ball the center after applying the glue, or use perfect layer tool? i use to eyeball before, but it keeps moving around so i ended up peeling it off, and the mono would get sticky everywhere, spec on my fingers...i tried double sided tape, but you kina have to use alot to cover all 4 edges right? or do you use small strips only.
Mono multi girl too. If its moving that much your using way too much. I put a dot in each corner and I'm done. Its stuck after about 2 sec. No falling apart...
oh, i have a mono glue too, ok so do you just eye ball the center after applying the glue, or use perfect layer tool? i use to eyeball before, but it keeps moving around so i ended up peeling it off, and the mono would get sticky everywhere, spec on my fingers...i tried double sided tape, but you kina have to use alot to cover all 4 edges right? or do you use small strips only.
Yes, I use a small piece in every corner and one or 2 small pieces on each side depending on length. It doesn't take a lot with stiff paper.
I believe there was a thread on layering - getting the edges even. I have been doing that long enough to just eyeball it, but it takes practice. Someone suggested lining up just 2 sides - maybe the left and bottom - sticking the layer, then trimming off the other sides to match.
I also find that working on a grid surface helps. You can center the bottom layer on the gridlines and then eyeball 1/4" (or whatever) all around using the grids as a guide.
__________________ Cheryl "Mom" to Jazz & Cubby bungalowdays
yes! the multi mono worked!!! i just have to put dots and squiggles, as long as its not too much so it wont get slippery... so last night was my very first attempt to layer dp and cs... i glued the dp first then trimmed all around the sides with my fiskar paper trimmer...well i made a little land mark for myself. and voila !!! straight & in tack layers of papers.... thank you so so much everyone.im just afraid to ruin the pretty papers, i sampled one on the ginger blossom paper. and im very happy with the outcome... hugs...
I use to use, Double Stick tape from 3M, but ran out one day and started using my Mono Multi Glue (Green and white bottle). From then on I was hooked!!
These stuff is awesome!!
I stocked up on it so I won't run out anytime soon.
i have to say I have switched to using my ATG gun for everything but workshops, for that I use snail or mono multi.
I just love my ATG gun though, I haven't had one thing fall apart & I can't misplace it either.
Can I ask what an ATG gun is please - everyone is quite welcome to have a laugh if this is a silly question - I have an excuse for not knowing as I'm over the other side of the big pond to you guys!!! ;)
I use double sided tape and I use to eyeball it until old age crept up and I needed vari-focal glasses...............now I have to line up on the grid of my cutting mat and hope for the best!!!
Double Stick tape from 3M, Mono Multi Glue (Green and white bottle), and zip dry glue. I also like the uhoo glue stick - you can get it in purple; which helps see where you have used it, but it dries clear.
