Glue, everthing you wanted to know and more.

I have been trying to find the right kind of glue for my projects for sometime. I have tried over 5 different types and brands. The most obviously choice was a glue stick, easy to buy, cheap, and available. But the glue stick proved to be a problem. Because I am gluing small and tiny pieces of paper the glue stick gets more on my fingers than on the paper. I have tried holding, rubbing and smearing the glue stick and it hasn't worked. So I have gone on a mission here is what I have learned:


Glue is an adhesive substance used to bind or fasten items together. There are different types of craft glue to suit the content and weight of the materials used across a broad range of crafts. This is a survey of some of the many types of glue available.

Cyanoacrylates. such as Super Glue and Instant Krazy Glue, theses create instant, strong bonds between non-porous materials, such as metal, plastic, and rubber. This adhesive is toxic and should be handled with care. NOT A GOOD CHOICE FOR ME

Foam Craft Glue. Specially formulated to adhere colorful foam craft sheets to each other, as well as to join fabric, paper, plastic, cardboard, and wood. TRIED THIS NOT QUITE RIGHT.

Glitter Glue. Features both bright colors and glitter, making it useful for decoration as well as adhesion. It will stick to paper, papier-mâché, and wood. NOT WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR.

AND THERE IS MORE:

Glue Dots and Lines.
Glue Stick. The standard glue stick is dispensed like lip balm.

Hot Glue. Hot glue is a craft glue that comes in a solid stick form specially made to be heated and applied in an instrument called a hot-glue gun.

Powdered Glue. This craft glue is stored in a powder form that the user mixes with water when it is needed.

Royal Icing. This is one of the glues of choice for edible kitchen crafts. Made from sugar, cream of tartar, and egg whites, it can hold together a gingerbread house and attach decorations made of icing onto each other, cakes, or cardboard. SOUNDS YUMMY

Sticker Glue. This material, when spread on a clean plastic or vinyl surface, dries to create a sticker that can be used on windows, refrigerators, and other surfaces. It comes in a variety of colors. This product is generally marketed for children, and is therefore non-toxic.

Tacky Glue. This craft glue got its name because it is tackier than white glue.

Wallpaper Paste. This craft glue is designed for applying wallpaper, but often used in papier-mâché.

White Glue. This is a clear-drying glue. Some formulas are toxic, but non-toxic varieties are also available.
Carpenter Wood Glue. This water-based resin craft glue is specifically created to adhere to wood. It penetrates the wood to create a strong bond.

I SETTLED FOR RUBBER CEMENT. I had to show my ID to prove I was over 18 to buy it. Go figure.