Ever wonder what’s the difference in all the different adhesives?
Let me share just how unique each one is. Stampin’ Up! has several different adhesives, each having a different purpose so it can get a little confusing, especially for beginner crafters.
Choosing the right adhesives can be the difference between success and
failure on most projects.
Some adhesives are heavy duty, others are reposition-able, some thick, some thin. Keep reading for a little help choosing which adhesive is best for your projects as well as a few tips and tricks.
SNAIL is a double sided acid free adhesive tape runner, suitable for both cardmaking and scrapbooking. This is my ‘go to’ adhesive for building layers of cardstock, attaching photos and even ribbon. It is a little forgiving as you can lift it off once adhered (which you cannot do with Stampin Seal+). If you do lift off once adhered, you will need to reapply the adhesive. I tap the adhesive around the edges of the project rather than running completely around the outside. This makes it easier to remove if you make a mistake and saves you some money as well. It is very economical, mess-free and easy to use. All you have to do is press tip to paper and pull backwards (never push forward).
FINE TIP GLUE PEN is a super strong adhesive with a very fine tip, perfect for adhering small embellishments, glitter and intricate paper cutouts to projects. You can also use it to add shine or a lacquer look to any die cuts or stamped images (similar to Stampin’ Up!’s retired Crystal Effects) but you do need to allow plenty of time to dry (at least overnight). This is an adhesive where ‘less is more’. I use this product to create a fine line of glue. Randomly adding drops to a paper project provides some easy bling. It is important that you replace the cap immediately after use or otherwise the tip will clog with adhesive which has set. Always store upright.
MULTI PURPOSE LIQUID GLUE One of my favorites as it is a general purpose adhesive, with a fine tip for precision application and a chisel tip for larger areas. Recommended for glitter, sequins, paper, cardstock and embellishments. It dries quickly and clear. The best feature of this adhesive is that there is a slight delay before it dries which allows you to adjust the placement of your embellishment or card stock. I always store this glue upside down.
GLUE DOTS are super sticky, acid free, mess-free adhesive dots for adhering buttons, pearls, ribbon, small die cuts and small embellishments. It is also the best adhesive for the glimmer side of Glimmer Paper. To add a glue dot to an item, unroll paper backing to expose next glue dot, firmly press item to the dot, then lift to remove the dot from the backing paper. Another option is to use your Paper Piercing Tool to pick up the glue dot and apply to your embellishment.
TEAR AND TAPE is a double-sided strong adhesive tape suitable for box- making, home decor and 3-D projects. Bonds instantly with an easy to tear paper backing (does not need to be cut). Place tape onto project and tear from roll. Press the tape firmly to adhere to cardstock. Remove paper backing. This tape is suitable for adhering glitter (make sure you rub in) to make a 1/4″ straight line glitter strip.
STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS are double sided adhesive foam dots which add depth and dimension. Great to pop-up layers.
FOAM ADHESIVE STRIPS come in two sheets of long thin foam strips which are suitable for creating shaker and spinner cards or for popping-up small or narrow layers – recommended for sentiments or embellishments. These strips provide higher dimension than Stampin’ Dimensionals.
If you still are not sure or would like to know how to purchase one or all these adhesives for your crafting skills reach out to me and let's chat. Shop with me 24/7.
