The 10 Best Craft Glues
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UHU Stic With a twist-up applicator, the UHU Stic offers swift and convenient access with just one stroke. It sticks firmly to cardboard and fabric and features a screw-on cap to prevent drying. Also, it dries clear without wrinkles and withdraws easily for no-mess storage. uhu.com
Reptile Premium Adhesive Reptile Premium delivers a consistent flow of tacky liquid so you can complete ceramic and wood projects with ease. It comes in an easy-to-squeeze bottle and is child-friendly, non-toxic. It also cleans up quickly with warm water before hardening. reptileadhesive.com
This to That Searching for the right glue for a project can be a daunting task. If you're not sure which type of glue to use to get two types of materials to stick together, check out This to That. You just use the drop-down menu to select the materials that you want to bind together, and a list of product suggestions and tips to achieve satisfactory results will appear. thistothat.com
Editor's Notes
June 28, 2020:
Before applying any of the glues listed here, read the manufacturers' recommendations for safety and use. For example, the 3M General Purpose 45 Spray is highly flammable and require careful handling. In the same vein, E6000 Adhesive emits a strong odor and can cause skin or eye irritation with prolonged exposure. Therefore, it is best to use it in a well-ventilated area.
When working with small objects like gems and beads, you need a tacky glue like Aleene's Orginal that allows you to place items quickly, but still allows a little wiggle room before it hardens. It is suitable for a variety of materials, including fabric, ceramics, styrofoam, and wood.
For cardmaking and other projects that require precise control, the Sakura Quickie Pen is a handy tool that allows you to make perfect letters, straight, curvy, and squiggly lines before applying glitter or confetti. Also, Bearly Art Precision glue comes with a set of tips of varying sizes, so you can alternate line sizes to make your project more appealing.
When working on kids' crafts, opt for non-toxic formulas like the ones found inside the Elmer's Craft Bond Set.