Collection: Crafts Glues

A precision glue with a fine metal tip, like Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue or Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear, puts a tiny amount exactly where you need it, so glue doesn’t seep out around thin die cut edges.

Insert a glue pin into the metal tip after each use. The pin keeps air out so the glue doesn’t dry inside the tip.

Yes, with Tombow Mono Multi XL. Apply a thin coat, let it air dry until tacky, then press your piece in place.  For a permanent bond, press the pieces together while the glue is still wet. It dries clear, so small squeeze-outs won’t show.

Water-based glues like PVA add moisture to paper fibers, which can cause warping or buckling. Brush on a thin, even layer instead of lines or heavy dots, or use a solvent-based glue, which keeps paper flat. Learn more in Adhesives 101 for Card Makers, Part 3.

Many folio albums are plastic-coated or laminated, and most adhesives can’t grip a non-porous surface. Try applying double-sided tape first, then a light layer of PVA glue over it before pressing the pieces together. Read the full two-adhesive trick in Adhesives 101 for Card Makers, Part 1.

These are non-porous surfaces that most tapes and PVA glues can’t grip. Tombow Mono Multi XL works well on glitter cardstock and acetate, and solvent-based glues are best for plastic-coated or laminated folio albums. Read the full breakdown in Adhesives 101 for Card Makers, Part 3.

Yes. Adhesives lose their tack over time, especially in a hot craft room or when left open. Test on a scrap piece first, and replace any adhesive that isn’t grabbing the way it should. Learn more in Adhesives 101 for Card Makers, Part 1.