Scrapbooking Take the Sticky Issues Out of Adhesives

Even if you've been making scrapbooks for a long time, choosing adhesives can be a sticky subject. There are just so many to choose from and often it's hard to know which adhesive works best for which items. These tips will serve as a quick, basic guide to help you choose the adhesive is best for your needs.

1. Glue sticks. These are generally the first thing people think of when it comes to choosing scrapbooking adhesives. And glue sticks are a good, all-around choice when it comes to scrapbooking because they work so well on paper. However, they can be messy and tend to dry out quickly. Also, be sure the glue stick you choose is acid-free.

2. Glue pens. These also work well on items that are not paper and are particularly good on fibers. They generally have a fine point which makes them come in handy when you need to put glue on small accents or in hard to reach places.

3. Adhesive dots. That's a fancy name for clear sticky dots, and they are probably the easiest of all adhesives to use. They come in different sizes, and you simply peel them from a roll. Adhesive dots have the advantage of being usable on anything from jewels to buttons to fibers to fabrics. They can also add a cool, 3-D effect to your scrapbook page.

4. Mounting tabs and photo stickers. These are great because they're so easy to use, and you won't have to worry about getting glue on photographs. They also allow you to move your photos around if you change your mind about where you want them or if you decide to take the photos out of your scrapbook.

5. Glue and tape rollers. These are perfect for adhering photographs and paper because they prevent wrinkling. They're also a good investment because you can buy refills and use them again and again.

6. Vellum adhesive. Vellum adhesive lets you glue all kinds of vellum together without the adhesive showing through-which means you won't have to cover the glue with any sort of embellishment and well worth the cost. Now that you know the basics of adhesives, you can easily choose the type or types that best suit your scrapbooking needs. And the less time you spend shopping for adhesives is more time you can spend shopping for all those fun things your scrapbooking heart desires!

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