The Basics of Adhesive 101

[@jennybonilla8166]

You are so, so wonderful! TFS!! I am a newer crafter and I watch so many stinkin tutorials to try and learn as much as I can every day. Your videos are the best I have seen. Thorough, to the point, easy to understand and so incredibly helpful. You're a great teacher!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

You are so sweet, welcome to the crafting world. You are doing the best thing to learn, flood yourself with KZbin videos. The crafter's making videos for us are amazing, I am glad that mine can help you too Thanks so much!

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

This was so informative that four years later I still come and watch it from time to time.

[@LateBoomer1964]

Thanks for the video. My experiences: on glue sticks, the gel works well for me gluing paper to paper or paper to card stock or card stock to card stock and it doesn't seem to crack. But I have to add it liberally, quickly put the two pieces together and a good burnish with a bone folder or it won't work. High heat glue guns are really only needed if your project will be outside in the sun or in an area that gets quite hot. Lower temp hot glue won't hold up say if your gluing shells to a piece of driftwood that will be outdoors in direct sun in summer. For most crafts the low temp is fine. Mod Podge sticky, If you use Mod podge for something like coating book covers and they stick together you can coat it with wax. I use wax paper and low iron, put a sheet of paper between the iron and wax paper. wax paper on the dried mod podged project and iron, but I must warn it is tricky and you have to pull the paper up quickly. It takes some practice. But most times with the matt finish you only get the stickiness when it is humid. Hope this helps some people.

[@daunnasmash8779]

Thanks for this video I bought glue set years ago and they haven't stood up to the test of time. I have watched a ton of videos about adhesive and yours gave the most information and the easiest to understand. The only thing I use glue sticks for is sticking down a quilt edge before sewing because it will wash out.

[@sadiejosiemom]

I sew and quilt as well as do other crafts. A couple of glues not in your arsenal, but in mine are Fabri-tac and Fray Check. Fabri-tac is a clear, permanent adhesive with a lot of uses but I use mainly for adhering embellishments to fabric. Fray Check, as the name implies is used to keep things from fraying - I use it for the ends of ribbons and laces and sometimes buttonholes. And a good use for a water soluble glue stick is in fabric paper piecing - which is a technique where you sew many small pieces of fabric usually onto a piece of paper (paper is later removed). The glue stick is often quicker and easier to use than a straight pen and it washes out when the quilt is washed. Thanks for another very thorough and informative video. I learned a lot!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I really should have brought out more of the fabric adhesives. I love Fabri-tac adn Fray check. I use them in my fabric crafting as well. Thank you for reminding me of them!

[@CraftinBlind]

Another great video! (Although, I probably am biased, I love all your videos! Lol) I wanted to share something I love about dot adhesives in case anybody is reading this. When using an intricate diecut such as a leafy tree, instead of using a liquid glue and trying to get it on the entire surface of the diecut, I can flip over the diecut and use a dot adhesive runner and run it across the entire back of that diecut and the dots only will stick to the die cut. Where as a line adhesive would just make a mess and gi through all the holes of the die cut (making it sticky on the front.) I hope that makes sense, I'm not always the best at explaining myself. Lol. But it really helps to have a dot adhesive runner when doing something intricate like that. Especially for me, being legally blind. It is hard to use a glue pen and try to get the glue just on the teeny tiny surface where it needs to be. With a dot adhesive, I can't put it over the entire thing and not worry about missing a spot. I hope this helps someone else. Also while on the topic of adhesives, an adhesive eraser is an excellent tool to have in your craft room! It will clean up all of the seepage from liquid glue, as well as remove tape runner. I could not craft without mine! Thanks for the amazing videos!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

This is awesome, I am sure that others will love this information. Thank you for sharing, I can see exactly what you are saying about that and it is very smart!

[@CraftinBlind]

***** Thanks! After I wrote that, I thought 'Hmmm. Clear as mud?" Hahaha

[@jonieisenberg7296]

MAYMAY, I'm sitting with my leg in a cast so I am watching old videos. You need to redo this video to add "ART GLITTER GLUE". You convinced me to try it, and I just bought my jumbo refill bottle. I have other suggestions but I have to get ready for church.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

+Jonie Isenberg great idea! I'll do a 2016 version. Hope you heal quickly!!!

[@Sandrishify]

Tombow is my favorite and your cons are my pros! The seepage is super easy to remove with an adhesive eraser. Can't do that with other liquid glues. Ugly spots of glossy glue shining on my projects is a huge pet peeve and being able to magically erase the glue is invaluable! For me, the stickiness of the glue when dried is definitely its best attribute!!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Well that is awesome! I never even thought about that. I will try to share this in a video soon, I agree about the shiny spots on projects. you may have just made me a Tombow lover all over again!

[@Sandrishify]

***** I'm glad that I may have helped reunite you with the Tombow! Can't wait to know how that tip does for you!

[@kandineff7211]

Great video..I love that you talked about all the ways you 'can' use a product and how you use it..

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks Kandi!

[@jeanjesch6262]

Thank you for doing this video. It helps me to better understand the difference in glues.

[@missfortune6174]

So, I come home from Walmart, excited that I scored 2 boxes of glue dots for a buck a piece. My hubs, for some reason, didn't understand or share in my enthusiasm.Huh, go figure. (Shrug) However, he did mention that I need an 'Adhesive intervention'. I plan to show him a screenshot of your adhesive stash so he can understand that I 'need' ALL the adhesive. ;) Thanks for your videos!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

+Patty Haber awesome, I am excited for you!

[@twochis]

Major thank you for showing how to use the ATG gun. I know you experienced crafters think it's the cats meow, but being new, I was very intimidated by it. Not knowing about size, release, the gamut. Great video, but that was my favorite part....Bobbie

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I am really glad that helped, I handed it to my mom one time and I just thought she would automatically know how to use it and she was like "uh, what do I do with this?" so that let me know that not everyone knows how to use it! Thanks for watching!

[@JulieBarneson]

Thank you for such a thorough examination of adhesives! Super helpful!

[@mmhanson1]

I LOVE this video - going to recommend it to my students in my cardmaking class that I teach at our local Senior Center. My one comment - the red sticky (double-sided tape) that I have found online, has been listed as "Thermoweb" for some reason. It performs like any double sided tape, and, as you mentioned, must be cut with scissors. I teach all of my students to tear their tape with a spare acrylic block, as you demonstrate in several of your videos. I found some very flat blocks at a dollar store here in Texas, and bought several and handed them out at that Senior Center class for them to use the way you do. Thanks for your many tips!

[@booberry10]

Wow! And I thought I knew everything about glue. Man you taught me stuff i had NO CLUE about. Your " back to Basic" videos are so thorough and informative! I'm so impressed. And I'm sooooooo excited about the upcoming punch one. Thanks again Amy!! Hugs! Becca

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I am excited about the punch one too, I feel like I will actually get to play with paper in that one!

[@Sotoje73]

Love it Amy. My adhesive stash looks very simular to yours, and its amazing the different things we use them for. I loved this video. You are so very awesome!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I am so glad you liked it!

[@Momyof2ca]

Thank you May May I just purchased 4 of the double sided sticky tape from punch place plus. I also put in the comments that you referred me!! :) I use glue for my paper crafts but my paper always wrinkles I'm excited to try the tape.

[@deneasemoore4001]

Thanks for another great class! You've answered a lot of my questions. Have a great day. Hugs and prayers Neasie

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I am so glad I answered some questions! Thanks so much for watching and encouraging me!

[@nezelg]

For stencils I use a temporary non-toxic spray adhesive. It's called Sulky KK2000. Very easy to use and remove. I purchased it because it's non-toxic and love it.

[@mrschayote8]

It's me again! I really enjoy this tutorials. I have the same things you have with the exception of Modpodge and the score tape, but It was really nice to hear you give pros and cons. I was not sure I wanted to see this tutorial because I thought it was too basic. I was wrong. I did learn about the score tape. Which I need to go and buy some and give a try. Thanks Maymay!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it! You might wanna try the no name brand I get from Jamie at Punch Place Plus, link to that is here: goo.gl/8yOj5O

[@BlairLoss]

As a spur of the moment paper crafter this was really help!!!! Thank you Thank you!!! :)

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Blairisawesome Thanks!

[@p.marymanrod2166]

Just a hint: If you put a small square of teflon paper in the bottom of your wine glass, your tacky glue wont stick to the glass. I found this video very helpful. Thank you for spending the time to share this info.

[@brendalawrence6732]

Great Job Amy! There are so many "glue" products out there and I love most of them. But the one I don't like is the glue stick. The only glue stick I use is the Scotch Re-positional glue stick that I re-sticky my Cricut mats. My most used glues is my ATG, Score-Tape-a non brand one,hot glue (can't live without my hot glue) and glossy accents. Tombow (don't like for the reason you don't) I use occasionally. I think you are exactly right, you find what works for you. Now I've been seeing Jennifer McGuire using multi mat medium gel and she says that works great, so I want to try that one. I've never used the E600, but will be getting some because I think it is necessary one. Thanks for a great video Amy!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thank you Brenda, I have seen her using that multi mat too, I may have to check it out myself. Thanks for reminding me you enabler you! lol!

[@WendyT1HappyCrafter]

Brilliant job, what a collection lol, it was very informative, thanks xx Wendy

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I know, it is over kill, I have found that I don't purchase any of those that I don't use all the time anymore but when learning what you like you can build up quite a collection. Thanks!

[@crossstitchingwithmildred]

wow!!! what a lot different adhesives!!! You explained everything very well!!! TFS!! xx

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks Mildred!

[@michelleregis6181]

I have been informed, thanks May May for an interesting tutorial.

[@jozicardamama9687]

I also use Aleene's Tack It Over and Over to make my own glue dots. The great thing is that I can make them in any size I need. They work great for sequins on my cards. They aren't quite as strong as the Glue Dots brand but they hold up great on my cards, for buttons and other embellishments. I just use the shiny paper that labels come on and squeeze little dots of glue out onto half of the sheet, and let it dry overnight. Then to store them, I fold the sheet in half. I just made 6 sheets of it today as I was down to my last one. :)

[@jessek716]

Thanks for putting this together & sharing.

[@pjmccarthy179]

Thank you for taking the time to explain glues to us. I just love to hear your southern accent because I'm from the south but, have been transplanted by my hubby to upstate NY. lol

[@gertiecastronuovo7685]

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[@kylenemalone8213]

THANK YOU!! This answered a lot of questions for me!!

[@mkt39slp18]

I use the elmers repositional glue sticks to make my old cricut mats sticky again. Im loving these tuts.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Great idea!

[@Taitcreates639]

Just when I thought I finally had all the basic supplies needed for a beginner., Out comes this video pops up. Lol. Wow, there sure is a bunch of sticky stuff out there. At the moment I have the small tape runner with 4 refills from JoAnn's with a coupon. Today I ordered the teeny, tiny little bottles and the 8 oz art glitter glue from Amazon. I did order something from your shop today. Your stock seems to be running low at the moment. I am concerned about Amazon shipping the glue here, as I write this, it is 0 degrees. Hopefully it will arrive next wk when we have a heat wave and get into the 20's. Lol. Love your demos, truly fantastic and educational. Thank you. God Bless.

[@juanitagroves9078]

Thank you, very informative. I just started making mini albums and now I know what to use and what not to use, again thank you

[@MaymayMadeIt]

You are welcome, thank you for watching!

[@craftylady63]

Hey, when you stated that the E 6000 is kind of hard to handle, I don't know why but a toothpaste roller popped in my head. If it is not too wide at the end, try a Dollar store twister to see if it would be easier to use. Thank you for all of the great info. I popped over to your store and bought a couple of rolls of your sticky tape and your white gel pen. I can't wait to get them. xoxox Beth

[@bonniehayes1689]

I have yet to find a glue tape runner that works and I’ve tried several brands. Bearing down hard on the runner has worked a few times...but it will stop again and I end up getting frustrated and toss all that money in the trash. Which brand is best and what am I doing wrong? Thanks for your video.

[@Imogenakamissimoinsane]

I have one of those big ATG things I dropped it once it smashed and living in UK it cost me much more :'( I just use tape roller mice I buy in bulk plus easier to hold and store great video - bought a quickie pen (you twisted my arm) hehe.. Do you know if adhesive rubbers work on zig and / or tombow? xx

[@MylifewithM.E.]

Great video, I thought I knew all I needed to about adhesives but it turns out that I don't lol. This was full of new info for me. One thing I would add though is climate, some adhesives work better in colder regions and vice versa but other than that you nailed it!! Hugs, Dawn.W x

[@MaymayMadeIt]

You are right, I live in a very, very humid climate and I don't have too much trouble with my stuff. Of course my items usually stay in climate controlled areas so I would think you would have to look to your style of crafting and use of the items and make sure the adhesives will work. But I really appreciate you mentioning this to me, I am sure others deal with different climates too. Thanks!

[@judygarner7246]

Great video! Answers several questions I had. So glad to know what Mod Podge is all about and that it is okay to use low temp glue sticks in my glue gun. Thanks so much! Judy

[@MaymayMadeIt]

As long as your glue gun is low temp. Actually, if you use it in your high melt glue gun they will just melt much faster but they still work. Thanks for watching!

[@judygarner7246]

Amy, I actually worded that wrong. I meant I'm glad to know the low temp glue holds as well as the high temp glue. I always burn my fingers and so it's a great thing to know! I was always afraid it wouldn't hold longtime. Thanks!

[@create557]

Hello am a little late watching your vid but I've been busy and I just cannot listen I have to watch and take notes of these super classes. This vid was very informative I think I will try the spray since I never have and I will be purchasing the quickie glue pen asap!!!! Tks Diana

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks Diana!

[@Sherkie19]

wow! very informative. great education on adhesives. thank you for doing this.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

No problem, thank you for watching!

[@vayes7958]

Great tips....... I recently bought some Art glitter glue. I noticed in the stores they carry glitter glue in another brand... Is it the same thing?

[@emeritacarmen7579]

Enjoyed this video. I would like to recover my scrapbook 12"x12" with either fabric or vinyl - what glue would you recommend?

[@PHamm54]

Emerita Carmen I’ve used plain ole Elmer’s glue all when I made mine. All these others weren’t around way back then, lol.

[@lovetocrochet]

Once again....a great video. I also have trouble with the Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue. Its just really hard to get anything to come out of it. I love my ATG but have the hardest trouble refilling it lol. I'm loving this series!!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks so much! I really wish those Turbo pens worked well, maybe they will hear us!

[@ramonaholden6255]

Inkssentials collage glue stick by Ranger is the only glue stick that I would ever recommend and it works. I made my first paper bag mini with it. I was at a scrapbook store in Oklahoma and the owner told me how good they worked. I use ATG gun now, because they are easier, but the Ranger glue stick has a good strong bond for paper crafting.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

***** Thanks for sharing that!

[@emeritacarmen7579]

Also if I am using fabric to re-cover the scrapbook what would you recommend to use to protect the fabric and make it possible to wipe the cover clean. Enjoy your videos

[@PHamm54]

Emerita Carmen probably mod podge

[@cherylynn927]

Thank You, excellent information. I was debating the big Scotch tape gun but going to get now!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

You won't regret that purchase, it really is worth the coupon price. I wouldn't pay full price though.

[@susank.7881]

Lots of great tips on this video! Yup you convinced me, time to but an ATG!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Oh, I am such and enabler! Thanks!

[@lorrisbits]

I love this video - you explained everything awesomely! I have a lot of adhesives I have tried and I do have a glue stick I like - it is the purple one from xyron - not only does it give a really good bond it dries flexible and stays flexible it never gets brittle. I am going to give modpodge another look : ) I look forward to the next video from you!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

You know, I bought that xyron one when I saw it at Walmart and it molded on me. I hadn't even opened it yet and when I did, a week or so after I bought it, it was completely brown and gloopy. I obviously got a bad stick, thanks for the heads up for that one.

[@lorrisbits]

***** OMGosh that is so gross, I never knew they could do that! i am going to go look at mine after I send this, I have had it for a while - if that had happened to me I would be turned off on them forever. I had to go look before I sent this, it still looks good and smells neutral but I will put in on my work table so I will remember to use it before it turns to gooo.... ty for the heads up!

[@lorijart]

This was a lot of great information. I am new to papercrafting and this was extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do it. ;0) Blessings, Lori

[@MaymayMadeIt]

You are so welcome, welcome to paper crafting!

[@sharoynlivingston5256]

I realize this is an older video, but maybe you are still monitoring it, so I'll hope for a reply. What adhesive do you recommend for fabric to paper, or cardboard, or a hardback book cover? Thanks! I make journals, usually repurposing old hardback books and sometimes want to use fabric for the cover. I've used PVA, but don't know how well it holds up over time. You're the expert, MayMay!

[@jewelywest]

A lot of people like Fabritac for that. It's available at Walmart.

[@LvMyMedic]

Thanks for all the info. I was wondering about a few of them. I love my ATG gun, one question I have though is, the cheaper refills can they be used for cardmaking and such? Do they stick as well as the more expensive? I don't scrapbook as much as I use to so if its just the acid free thing then I would think the cheaper one is ok as long as it stick as well. I alos love my zig ball point ink pen and my xyron. TFS Denise

[@MaymayMadeIt]

OH, I didn't mention Xyron! I like that too, I don't have one at the moment. Funny story, my mom ordered me a zebra one for Christmas from QVC and once it came in she liked it so much she kept it! I have not tried the cheaper versions for my ATG, however, I have friends that have used it and they say it works exactly the same. I think some of those less expensive brands are acid free too. I never buy the acid free, I know I probably should but I don't want to spend the money! Hope that helps, thanks so much for watching!

[@LvMyMedic]

Sure does, I'll be buying the $6 ATG rolls vesus the $10 ones. Thanx Denise

[@jennyleigh63]

Great video and very informative. I would be embarrassed for you to see my adhesive collection. I use temp spray adhesive with machine embroidery, but I like the permanent type when I need to cover large areas. For instance if I wanted to cover a canvas with burlap or another type of fabric, or even paper, I would use spray adhesive. I usually spray my item inside a box to limit overspray. Thanks for the video! Really enjoying this series.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks for the tips on spray adhesive, I like that idea, now I may have to use it! Gotta find a box I haven't cut up and turned into something else first! LOL!

[@ryanevans6741]

Very interesting. Love the information. Thank you

[@chantaldowling4342]

I like to use Krylon low odor spray adhesive when altering composition books. I put a piece of wax paper between the cover and the pages to protect the pages and than I spray the adhesive and add the patterned paper. I found it is much more economical than full sheet adhesives.

[@vernegarlock4169]

Thank you. Do you ever use Glossy Accents for a metals glue ?

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I have used Glossy Accents but I usually just use it for glossing, I know that it is a great adhesive though. Thanks for mentioning it!

[@AllWaysAdorned]

Great video. I agree with you concerning the glue sticks - send them to school with the kids!! Do not do serious papercrafting with any of them - no matter what the brand.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

AllWays Adorned Amen, or at least in my opinion! And yours...hehe!

[@chantaldowling4342]

I found a glue stick at Tuesday Morning that holds up so well, it is called Aleenes Supreme Adhesion glue stick.

[@DewdropGablesCa]

Thank you for another informative video! I am addicted to my glue gun, love skor tape and tacky glue. Another I love, is Glossy Accents, mainly for when I'm working with jewels. I have an ATG on my wish list...one day. Debbie :)

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I didn't think about glossy accents. Probably because I use it as a sealer or gloss and just don't think of how great it is as an adhesive. It is really good for that. Thanks!

[@sheilagiustino7409]

Maymay plz how can I adhere vellum to clear glass to complicate it I need to put whatever adhesive on printed side of the vellum,, I stamped sayings on vellum and now need attach to inside of glass on a piture fram,, what can I use so it won't show thru vellum?? plzz ty

[@tuffytuffers]

Great info. Thanks for doing this great video!!!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

No problem, I am glad you liked it!

[@tthomas789]

Thanks for such a detail video.

[@sdmfann7768]

The glue pen that you write with, I have 6 of them, I use one on a project cap it and a week or two goes by , I get it out to use again and I cannot get it to write againso I had to buy another one. Is there a secret to keep/or to get this glue pooper working again?? It is a waste of money if it won't work a second & third time ....etc.

[@cynthiasteelman1559]

"why on earth would you be confused about adhesives" LMAO! RIGHT!!! Okay, I have been in a snit every since creative memories decided to revamp and be the newly called Ahni and Zoe....well, needless to say I'm a pouter! I am out of adhesive for my scrapbooking and have tried so many from my lovely Michaels store and havent found anything I love. This will certainly help me, whilst I pout, no scrapbooking is getting done...I'll show them...LOL! ty for your awesome videos, always wondered why the mono adhesive never seemed to dry...LOL, duh!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I didn't know they had renamed themselves. I thought they closed completely, I will look them up. You show them girl and go find yourself a new must have adhesive!

[@mmhanson1]

Great Information! One more thing about Zip Dry? It goes dry REALLY Fast! I've done the paperclips, straight Pins, all kinds of ways to store it, and I've thrown away the bottle long before the product was all used up. It's a pity, since its such great glue!

[@cindynidever]

I love my ATG too! I do however have a hard time loading the adhesive roll. Can you show us on video how to properly load the roll? Thanks!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I sure will, it's funny, when we have our card parties it never fails that when I sit down at my seat several of the ladies have put their ATG's in my seat with their refill for me to fill it up. There is a trick to it, I will be glad to share.

[@cindynidever]

LOL, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one. :) I look forward to the tutorial.

[@beatricefisher9413]

Maymay, you are hysterical, most of the adhesives I use are xyron, however I just came across a Crafters Companion glue runner that is extra strong and the way to use it it is heat activated just by rubbing your finger across it a few times after you have stuck it to what you want it to adhear too. Thanks, Bea P.S I'm very confused about mod podge, any ideas?

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I would love to help you out with your Mod Podge confusion, what confuses you, the types or the application?

[@Summerlove1977]

Great info video. I love hot glue. I use it for fast dry. and yes I had burn my finger few times. Thank you. Farah

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Oh that hot glue burn, I notice when I am using hot glue on camera that I look like it doesn't hurt but it does. You just sort of get used to it and learn how to tap it! Thanks for watching!

[@susancstufft2530]

The Elmer's Tape Runner doesn't hold up for long periods of time. I made cards and stored them for nearly a year (because I was just getting started and was Gung Ho on them), /all the papers were unglued. I had to go through and use atg to reglue my cards.

[@TeresaLuck54]

Great job loved it Just FYI about glue drying out fast while working on projects. Well here is a fix for that take sponge and cut to fit your glass then add paper towel wet it then wring it out good or a baby wipe and put on the sponge in the glass.Now remove the lid from your glue and turn it upside down in the glass on the damp towel. The glue will be at the end of the bottle and the towel will keep it from drying out. just remember to put the lid back on when done but you can just leave the bottle in the glass upside down for next time just replace the damp towel and go to work. This will work for all glues.Hope this will help. also different glues work best for different area some my be damper and another dry etc... :-}

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Great tip! Check this out guys!!!! Thanks Teresa!

[@TeresaLuck54]

Your welcomr

[@patscraftyhaven]

Great tutorial with a lot of usefull information. TFS patrizia

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks so much, your name is spelled so pretty! I love that you have a Z in your name!

[@marshawild759]

awesome video, thanks for sharing

[@mollytigger]

I have never used spray adhesives and I don't think that I ever will. I use the "Scotch" brand glue stick. The permanent glue stick and I like it. I don't use it all that often, but when I do I like it.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks for sharing that info, I hated to be a hater and I knew someone would have a brand they like. :)

[@lorreemyres4126]

Thanks for the info...however I do not like the E-3000. To me I have problems with spider webs and the glue keeps oozing out.

[@sassysanders3997]

Regarding Aleene's TURBO Tacky Glue (and similar types). When I am done I turn the tube right side up and tap the bottom of the tube to force the glue in the point end down towards the botttom end. Then try to squeeze air out. If the air comes out the tube it won't plug the opening and it is ready to be used again next time. Hopes this helps you!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Sassy Sanders Thanks for the tip!

[@1SassyCrafter]

I use a lot of the same adhesives, I also use Golden gel medium for my canvases. I started out with Tombow and thought how silly all these ladies were having ten thousand different adhesives... well now I understand lol TFS ~Linda :)

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I thought the same thing, I was like, "glue is glue" boy was I wrong! Thanks LInda!

[@mskaykrafts]

This was very helpful! Thank you. Claudene

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thank you!

[@llbarr5585]

Good job! I'm with you on the glue sticks!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks so much!

[@jonieisenberg7296]

The Tom Bow Mono Runner is almost exactly like the Crafter's Companion runner I swear by. You do have to break to the side. There is, however, a large amount on each disposable runner and I buy them in bulk at a cheaper price. I had rather use these than the LARGE ATG. I checked the price on Amazon and I'm stickin' with Crafter's Companion.

[@Kimscrafttable]

The best trick for using a glue stick is glue to glue...in other words let's say you have a magazine picture and you want to glue it to your art journal page. Put glue on your page first, then glue on the back of your magazine pic then glue it down to your art journal page. I don't know why this works so much better but it does. I was very frustrated with glue sticks too until I noticed another crafter doing it this way and gave it a try, now I don't have issues with things coming unglued anymore.

[@barbaraalexander4817]

Hi Maymay thank you yes you have tought me a lot ... me .... and i started to put something else and thought again and decide to keep that to myself till the end......lol I use spray adhesive on my quilts to hold batting, back and front to quilt it then I have no pins or tacking to mess with it does have its place but I agree I don't get close to the edge because of overspray hugs barb

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks so much, great quilting tip!

[@samaritaDeath]

Great information. Thank you.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks so much!

[@itzomex]

Great video I love tacky glúe and mod podge

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Me too!

[@normathomas8830]

pritt glue sticks are very good may may xx

[@DeeLightfulCo]

I love zip dry. I use Scotch quick dry most of all. I've never used Tombo and don't know if I would ever need to buy it. But there are SO many kinds that it can get crazy for a beginner Oh and besides E6000 having a fabric glue, it now comes in BLACK. yeah...dee

[@MaymayMadeIt]

I have found that Zip Dry has a big following. You either love it or hate it, it makes me a little silly! Those fumes! BUT, it is an awesome adhesive. What! Black! Gotta find it! Thanks!

[@BarbaraRademacher]

I just put this video in my Favorites.

[@JenEvers]

Great video!! xoxo Jen

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks Jen!

[@anna1128dav]

Great video !!! I so enjoyed it !! TFS A'nna

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks A'nna!

[@princessalways4eva]

great job

[@rochellkauffman3163]

I agree about the regular glue stick... not a fan....however, I am a fan of the Elmers X-TREME glue stick. Give it a try. Paper to paper dries hard.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

This one must work, you are the second person to mention it. That is always a good sign! Thanks!

[@myrajohnson5663]

May be an older video but still great info!

[@sharlicious123]

Great tips.ty

[@MaymayMadeIt]

sharlicious123 Thanks!

[@lyndadexter1404]

very informative Thanks for sharing so much information! Hugz~Lynda

[@MaymayMadeIt]

you are so welcome, Lynda!

[@lavenderSkyz20]

Great info :) TFS

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thank you!

[@normathomas8830]

never seen those mega glue rollers we don't have them in the UK

[@sandygarcia7435]

My favorite is the red dot adhesive but they do not make it anymore....

[@barabaravarella4168]

Hi, I just started paper crafting, and when I use the tape runners, they a lot of times don.t dispense evenly for me., and I've had the tape coming off the roller What a mess. What am I doing wrong?

[@jozicardamama9687]

I think it will just come with practice. Make sure your tape applicator is straight down on the paper. Also, different brands may behave differently so feel free to experiment with other kinds. :)

[@leaarnold3221]

Barabara Varella I dont like tape runners because when I get one and try to use it after so much I noticed that where would be sections of the roll that didn't have any tape and it just seemed like a waist of money

[@kathybyrne7299]

Just plain brilliant! Now I have a much better idea of what to use or a least try it out. With you on the Aleenis super tacky glue pen..... I cannot even get it out of the pen. So it sits in my stash. Just don't have the strength to get it out or am using it wrong. Don't like it. Great job Amy!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks Kathy, I don't know why it won't work but it is a great idea just too hard to use.

[@virginiabrock1568]

I love art glitter glue

[@aprildriggers3000]

what's on the back of that score board?!?!?!?!? OMG Is that a cheat sheet printed ON THE BOARD?

[@flowerchildscrapper]

Yay I still have to buy a ATG Gun ? Lol Rasheeda

[@MaymayMadeIt]

rasheenaturallynlove nelson You will love it!