Adhesives are an essential part of many craft, hobby, and DIY projects. From paper crafts and scrapbooking to jewelry making, floral design, home décor, mixed media art, and general crafting, the proper adhesive can make the difference between a project that lasts and one that quickly falls apart. Craft adhesives are available in many forms including liquid glues, glue sticks, spray adhesives, hot melt adhesives, tapes, epoxies, pastes, and specialty bonding products designed for specific materials and applications.
Different adhesives are formulated to bond different materials and surfaces. Some glues work best on paper and cardstock, while others are designed for fabric, wood, metal, glass, ceramics, plastic, foam, or porous surfaces. Factors such as drying time, flexibility, strength, water resistance, and permanence should all be considered when selecting an adhesive for a project. Understanding the characteristics and intended uses of various adhesives can help crafters achieve attractive, durable, and professional-looking results.
This collection of adhesive helps and reference information is continually growing. Future topics may include the differences between low-temperature and high-temperature hot glues, selecting the best adhesive for specific materials, understanding permanent versus temporary adhesives, comparing liquid glues and glue sticks, working with spray adhesives and epoxies, adhesive safety tips, drying and curing times, troubleshooting common bonding problems, storage recommendations, and many other helpful charts, guides, and how-to articles. Be sure to check back often as new information, tutorials, and reference materials are added.
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