Following on from last week, today we are discussing wetness and stickiness - liquid adhesives, of course!
Be cautious when using wet glue, as it can cause the paper or card to warp. For paper to card applications, a dry glue is best, as discussed last week. However, you will need to use a wet glue for sticking larger and weightier embellishments like metal, acrylic or wooden objects. A glue that is archival and turns clear when dry is essential. Felt is best stuck with wet glue, also, as otherwise it tends to dissolve when cut. What I have found works best is to apply the wet glue sparingly to your piece, and then rub on with your finger or a lollypop stick to make a really fine layer. This helps the glue to dry more quickly, and for objects to be bonded more rapidly. Wet glue can be used to stick ribbon - but caution is needed, as the glue may "flood" and stain the material, and thus ruin the look.
The two way Zig glue pen is indispensable for sticking little intricate details to the page like diecuts. You can dispense as much glue as you’d like – for a repositionable bond, wait until the glue turns clear. For a permanent bond, affix the piece to the page whilst the glue is still blue and wet.
Be cautious when using wet glue, as it can cause the paper or card to warp. For paper to card applications, a dry glue is best, as discussed last week. However, you will need to use a wet glue for sticking larger and weightier embellishments like metal, acrylic or wooden objects. A glue that is archival and turns clear when dry is essential. Felt is best stuck with wet glue, also, as otherwise it tends to dissolve when cut. What I have found works best is to apply the wet glue sparingly to your piece, and then rub on with your finger or a lollypop stick to make a really fine layer. This helps the glue to dry more quickly, and for objects to be bonded more rapidly. Wet glue can be used to stick ribbon - but caution is needed, as the glue may "flood" and stain the material, and thus ruin the look.
The two way Zig glue pen is indispensable for sticking little intricate details to the page like diecuts. You can dispense as much glue as you’d like – for a repositionable bond, wait until the glue turns clear. For a permanent bond, affix the piece to the page whilst the glue is still blue and wet.
Some people swear by glue sticks like Tombow. In a recent class with Donna Downey, she said the secret to making these glue sticks adhere is to activate them with heat – “sit” on your project! Tombow is acid free and clear - it is also useful for sticking vellum to a project as it is nearly invisible if other specialist adhesives aren't to hand. I find this type of glue very handy when creating serendipity squares, as you are layering card and paper over each other. The Tombow stick is a great budget option where lots of glue is required and its low water content means that warping of paper and card does not occur. Being a "gel" stick means that the glue doesn't "clump" together either!
Scrappy Glue by Magic Scraps is a strong glue that comes in a tube and dries quickly and clear. I have personally found Scrappy Glue very useful to stick fabric embellishments to the page, or heavier embellishments, such as metal.
However, the Art Institute Clear Glue has the advantage of being able to also adhere in very fine detail. Once you adhere a small amount of glue and stick the embellishment on the page, you need to leave it some time to dry. This is the greatest drawback with liquid adhesives. A small dot of this is all that is needed for sticking down flowers - a little of this glue goes a long way and was specifically created to adhere the Art Institute glitters (see Jill's previous post on medallion stamps). It was necessary to stick the wooden letters below on with this glue because of their weight.
Scrappy Glue by Magic Scraps is a strong glue that comes in a tube and dries quickly and clear. I have personally found Scrappy Glue very useful to stick fabric embellishments to the page, or heavier embellishments, such as metal.
However, the Art Institute Clear Glue has the advantage of being able to also adhere in very fine detail. Once you adhere a small amount of glue and stick the embellishment on the page, you need to leave it some time to dry. This is the greatest drawback with liquid adhesives. A small dot of this is all that is needed for sticking down flowers - a little of this glue goes a long way and was specifically created to adhere the Art Institute glitters (see Jill's previous post on medallion stamps). It was necessary to stick the wooden letters below on with this glue because of their weight.
Dimensional Adhesives, like Judikins Diamond Glaze, or Ranger's Glossy Accents dries to a clear, glass like finish. You can secure micro-beads, gems, glitter or other tiny embellishments in place. A chipboard embellishment can be made blingin' if you coat it with dimensional adhesive, and then cover with glitter. Another fine coat of adhesive over the top of the glitter, once dry, secures the glitter in place, so it doesn't spread through your scrapbook! The dimensional adhesive can also be mixed with dyes or inks, or paint, to customise your own pigments. You can "crack" this adhesive once dry for a shattered glass look. Glossy Accents has a finer applicator nozzle and remains more dimensional.
In this picture, I applied beads to a die cut title - a lot of work, but I thought it was worth it, in the end!
Comments, suggestions - other tips? Please feel free to leave it here! Till next week - happy sticking!
Ali :)
1 comment:
Love the beaded title Ali, looks great! Must have taken you ages to do. Thanks for the info, I like the sound of the Zig glue pen. I always have trouble when it comes to glue and Titles!
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