Card Making Glue & Adhesive Guide
Finding the right card making glue and adhesives is important. You want your creative cards to last as long as possible and with the right glue and adhesives, you will help ensure that! Here is a guide to help you choose the right card making glue and adhesives that you can find in any craft store.
Understand the differences between types of glues, tapes and spray adhesives…I did not list any particular brand to use as everyone prefer different types. Use this guide to experiment your own brand of one and use it to your budget needs and one that fits your type of project!
Let’s begin…
Double-sided Adhesive Tape 
When we here tape most of us think Scotch tape. Double sided
adhesive tape is great for photos and sticking paper to paper. Many scrap bookers and myself like to use this type of tape.
It can be costly. I prefer not to use to many double sided tape
for card making. Only when creating creative photo cards.
Tip: Scotch tape can be used for all creative card making, if
you prefer to use single sided tape!
Glue Sticks 
Glue sticks are CHEAP and easy to use. It various in size that
range from glue stick pens to wide dispenser type of glue sticks.
There are also colored glue sticks that help, especially when
working with kids. I personally don’t like to use glues sticks when creating cards
because it’s not permanent. It does not stick as well, neither
does It bond very securely. I prefer, you use other types of card
making glues and adhesives. But this is Great for kids!
Hot Glue 
Hot glue comes in the form of solid sticks of glue that are put
through a glue gun to be heated and used. I use hot glue guns
for all my card making crafts. It is great for embellishments
( like buttons & flowers, etc…) and I save money comparing to
buying tape… Glue guns are relatively cheap, you could get a glue gun and
glue sticks at most craft stores from $3 - $10. Glue sticks
usually comes in packages of 25 -100 for a few more
dollars. The glue will create spider like strings, but don’t worry it can
be easily rubbed off. They also offer glitter glue sticks that
can be used with your hot glue gun, otherwise it’s clear…
Rubber Cement 
Rubber cement is thick and creamy glue that dries clear. It can
form either a permanent or temporary bond depending on how it
is applied It comes in a dark brown jar and a cap with a attached brush
applicator. It can be messy and is ideal for all paper crafting.
I personally don’t use it for any creative cards as I’ve always
been unlucky with it sticking permanently. Also the smell can be
overwhelming after an extended period of time
Self Adhesive Foam Mounting Squares or Circles 
Self adhesive foam are usually made of thick foam and are sticky
on both sides. They come in various sizes. I don’t use any
of these!
TIP: For budget minded people: I buy regular foamies that
are 2mm thick and cost me only .49 cents! For a sheet sized
at 9 x 12. I cut them to however size or shape I need it, then
I add some glue from my glue gun and it’s good to go! I buy
2 sheets of white or black and it lasts me for est. 30 cards It’s great for 3-d effects and to make anything you want to
pop! You can stack it on top of each other for additional height.
Also great for lettering.
Spray Adhesive Spray adhesive can be used for paper, photos even fabric.
I’ve never used spray adhesive for any of my creative cards
because I feel it is better to use it for larger projects such
as posters, large photos, or creative boxes. I have seen it done by other card lovers! And it turned out just
fine. Hopefully I’ll get to feature a card using spray adhesive.
So check back for that link and I can share all about it with you!
Tacky glue 
Tacky glue is one of many card making glue used to create cards.
It is durable then regular Elmer’s glue. It dries clear and
creates a long lasting bond. Make sure to read the label to
see what type of materials it is best used with.
Tip: If you are in a rush or hurry to get a card done. Do not use
tacky glue. It takes a long process to dry and recommend it
dry over night.
I don’t like to use it on my cards because when it dries, you
can see the creation of the glue right through the paper.
Glue pens Glue pens are great for precision gluing. It works well with glitter
and for more detailed designs.
Glue Dots / Glue Roller 
There are many different sizes of glue dots and many varieties
of glue rollers. They are really great because they are not messy
and are really sticky. I don’t like to use them because they become
very costly. But it’s a great expensive glue for your creative card
creations!
UHU Glue UHU glue comes in both tube and stick. Many prefer to use this
as their brand of one because it sticks better than others. All
access glue can be rubbed off after it dries, using a clean pencil
eraser. I’ve never tried it, but i've read very great reviews about it!
I hope this card making glue and adhesive guide will help you choose
the right glue for your creative cards.
Remember, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on any card
making glues and adhesives when creating cards. Just be sure to
use one that will definitely last forever!
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