Top 3 Type of Glues for Mixed Media Art & Collage! My 8 favorite glues that I use daily.

[@jenniferwemigwans7674]

Really appreciate this iintel. And wow gorgeous work!

[@suzytamimi8674]

First of all thank you for the very thorough and easy to follow advice and instructions. I hear the passion in your voice and I appreciate you so much. I’ve been working on a very large scale multi media collage and had a 5ft poster printed , I used Golden soft gel to glue it down section by section. It was pretty challenging, I used a rubber scraper and a print roller and then learned I could use an iron with no water and put a sheet of paper between. Final results there were big bubbles in the paper , the paper is a medium to heavy weight poster. Anyway I’m going to use my creativity to make it all work. I also noticed even with smaller pieces of medium weight paper using the soft gel medium there was bubbling. I used all the same techniques to adhere it and some of the pigment pulled up and the paper I used as a protective while ironing stuck on the image I glued down. I still have hope in fixing this and using my creative skills. I’m sorry this is so long but I’m extremely passionate about this piece I’m working and would appreciate any advice you may have.❤️🙏🏽

[@lauragreggain7767]

Like you I love the UHU and matte medium.. I love the matte medium because all these lovely transparent papers we make with you become more transparent than with other glues

[@wfm5121954]

I will admit that I do use Mod Podge. I don’t use it as an adhesive for art work. I use it to cover cardboard boxes. I had an art practice that I had built up for 25 years or more. I lost everything when I was evicted. I grabbed what I could. I took my journals. I’m still remembering things I no longer have. I’ve learned to be less precious or attached to anything. For about three years, I lived in my car. I started rebuilding my art practice immediately. One glue stick at a time, lol. I walked in and out of stores everyday. I noticed cardboard boxes and thought they would be useful as shelving. I learned that Mod Podge is very good for covering cardboard inside and out. It will make the cardboard rigid and it becomes more sturdy. It takes two coats, of Mod Podge, to create a sturdy cardboard container for storing items. I have not found it to be sticky. I agree, that dried, it might make pages stick together. I use a coating of Dorlands Wax Medium to seal work on paper. Sometimes I don’t. Any product that you put on paper will give certain qualities and results. Finding Golden Medium Medium was a game changer. Sometimes I use the Liquitex brand because it is a thinner consistency. The only way to learn about adhesives is to work with them. Yes, I live in an apartment now. I’m recreating an art practice once more. I, remember, in my last living space, that the first thing I began organizing, were my adhesives. They are an essential tool for art making. Thank you for this video, Robyn. It felt good to recognize most of the products. The Italian items are items that I have not acquired yet. And I have used PVA, for the first time, recently. I was very impressed with its properties.

[@nancyl.1666]

So timely that you explained glues! We just got back from our vacation in Italy where I was hoping to buy some Giotto glue sticks. No luck at all! I checked in several stores that sold glue but all they had was Pritt. I even stopped in a small art supply store and the clerk knew about Giotto paint but not their glue sticks. The closest I got to Giotto was in a a dollar store (Italian style) that carried everything under the sun. They had a huge selection of Giotto art supplies but no glue sticks. But there I did pick up a bottle of Giotto Collage that you showed today. Robyn, I think your enthusiasm for these glue sticks encouraged your Italian followers to buy them up! LOL! But thanks for all your info today - such a help to all of us.

[@edeloof]

I use Uhu sticks, Elmer's Extra Strength glue sticks, Golden matte medium, and I just discovered Tacky Glue through my grocery store. I recently purchased PVA for Bookbinding. When I first started out with altered books I slathered glossy general use Mod Podge all over everywhere and I used unsealed inkjet prints--that did not go well. Thank you for all the great information!

[@therealdonnawagner]

Great list! I love a lot of your faves, too. In addition, I use Tim Holtz Collage Medium and Glossy Accents for a lot of things, as well as Beacon 3 in 1. The Collage Medium is great as a glue to hold just about anything to anything, but it also works as a decoupage style glue that doesn't stay/get sticky because it has resins in it that cure. Plus, it shrinks as it dries so if you accidentally use too much, it usually doesn't show. The Glossy Accents is my favorite for gluing glitter, plastics (sequins, acrylic pieces, etc...) and metals to things because it holds well and dries glossy, adding to the finish if you end up seeing any of it, plus it's great for adding gloss as an accent. Beacon 3 in 1 also holds pretty aggressively and dries super fast without buckling paper, though it is not good for anything plastic as it contains acetone. Thank you for sharing and have a great day! 😊

[@sandyfranklin1123]

Instructions on creating the accordion book would be great- do you have a video?

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

I use wallpaper paste in my journals. It's very inexpensive and gets the job done. Buckeling of pages can be an issue, but the pages return mostly back into a flat state. In my art books I use PVA, watered down. It's quite surprising how much it can be watered down and still stick perfectly. I love glue sticks too, had a disappointing experience with Giotto, from Amazone DE, but I use Uhu and some local ones. Thanks Robyn, interesting as always

[@myzanyself]

Loved your explanation of WHY you use certain glues for certain projects or types of media. Another great learning experience for me!

[@RobynMcClendon]

I'm glad this was helpful! thank you!

[@theamethyst93]

Im a beginner and I mistakenly bought modge podge. I can’t stand it and am returning it so thanks for this video, it’s super helpful.

[@DeborahWhiteheadBee7]

Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊🍾 on your new book 📕

[@scrapbagstudios]

My glues are the most important supply in my studio. I use mostly Uhu and Art Glitter glue and a cheap tacky glue sometimes. I haven't yet got the pH neutral PVA although I intend to start using it. Plus I use gel medium for really chunky stuff like metal or plastic and on jewellery because I can't use solvent based glues like E6000. I'm with you on Mod Podge - I tried it and gave it away - horrible stuff! Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@SusanMcNaughton]

Pritt stick is widely available in the UK, but I do like Giotto too.

[@desertpotter1003]

Thanks!!!

[@betsinewbury4670]

Lately, I have been using Liquitex Matte Medium the most simply due to the type of collaging I am doing. I also have some Dick Blick and Elmer glue sticks but I don't really recommend either. They're okay and they work, but I don't always trust that what I'm gluing down will stay down.

[@samcollage7682]

My favorite paste is methyl cellulose. It is vegetable based and can be wet so the paper will contort. It is mixed at home, comes in a powder, with cold water so you can make it thicker. It doesn't need to be cooked, acid-free, archival and reversible. Many bookbinders use PVA and methyl cellulose mixed half and half. It bonds paper unless using clay-coated papers, then I use PVA. Never use rubber cement glue or YES paste. They are NOT acid free and will age to a brown color. Yes, YES paste is bad, even though the packaging says archival.

[@beckykorosec7634]

i use UHU glue, Coccoina, and matte medium. Im going to order some PVA after listening to you talk about how good it is! Thanks for the tips, Robyn:)

[@robinhorasanian9667]

I prefer the Liquitex matte medium over the Golden just for the price. Both are excellent quality. I also use the Uhu and Art Glitter Glue. I will need to find a good PVA glue once my stash of USArtQuest runs out.

[@neorachana5604]

Probably my favorite wet glue is Sobo. It holds well, is very version...you can thin it down and it still works well. Doesn't get cloudy if used as a finish.

[@kyleoliver9538]

I use most of these adhesives too and have learned a lot from you Robyn. I also like Dylusions glue sticks. They are about the size of a chapstick and are good for small things like washi tape and small collage paper bits. It seems to hold really well too.

[@lynnhatamiya3045]

Such good info. Thank you Robyn.

[@apaxicana]

Hey Robyn, thanks so much. Been loving these workshop this videos.

[@sharminikamalikajayawarden7541]

How about double sided tape when creating a cover for a journal? I found it helps in avoiding all of the drama with bubbles and so on.

[@secondhandrose6214]

Very interesting girl, thanks for sharing with us!

[@alituttle-easton8857]

I love the matte medium from Daler*Rowney! It is a wonderful consistency. Smooth, great hold, easy apply, dries nice and clear. But I think they have stopped making it as I use to be able to get it at walmart and now I can not find it anywhere. *sad face* I loved that stuff.

[@hughjames8339]

Thank you Robyn,helps a lot

[@houdini840]

Great info. Thank you!

[@chantalharvey5746]

I was using mod podge but I didn't like the brush cleaning part of it. I tried to apply it with a credit card but cannot get a nice thin layer of glue and the paper often buckles up so I abandoned. I prefer uhu glue stick now and glitter glue with the needle top. However I am concerned by the fact that the plastic stick is not recycled in my area. I saw someone use wallpaper glue for her collage and I intend to give it a try and see if it would have a lesser ecological footprint. Thanks Robyn.

[@susanlee8023]

Awesome content! Everybody cares about glue, and what to use when - thank you! If you ever run across a Kokuyo Gloo glue stick, that’s my personal favorite! (Extra strength). Amazon and Japanese stationery sites sell it, just fyi

[@susanlee8023]

I love it because it is SUPER smooth, wrinkle free, grips paper well but gives a few seconds of repositionability, dries invisible, stays stuck, smells good, and the case! It feels great in the hand, doesn’t roll, and you can stick the stick into the cap and it will stand up waiting for you on your desk.

[@xinjoy6236]

That brand is good for paper collage too? 😉

[@susanlee8023]

@@xinjoy6236 yes, I have used Kokuyo Gloo for many collage pages with no problems at all ❤️❤️❤️

[@rozlynwarren9117]

I love Art Glitter Glue and Uhu!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Me too!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Thank you. I use all of these but I also use the liquitex matte medium a lot. I like the liquitex because it comes with the squirt top. But I also cover just about everything with matte medium. Liquitex and Goldens. I like how it feels to brush it on and then love how my pages feel in my journals. I would love to learn how to make that accordion journal.

[@xinjoy6236]

Are you applying some matte medium all over your glued and pasted papers like a varnish? thanks!

[@healingmagichands]

My absolute favorite adhesive is Liquitex fluid acrylic medium, but I use UHU glue sticks a lot too.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Awesome!

[@margaretcrosby3490]

This is helpful. Thank you, Robyn❤️

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thank you!❤️ I'm glad this was helpful!

[@DianesDesigns1660]

TY for your video----which do you use for shiny pages?????????????

[@ellenb4218]

Golden Matte Medium

[@katewalton6350]

Can you paint over these glues?

[@karinholdegaard4420]

Just found you. Amazing. So fun. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thank you!❤️

[@daisyfieldparrks9320]

finally found where to get the giotto glue after doing my own research.

[@misscollagealot]

where?

[@martinitang]

If I want to add sequins to my collage, what archival glue should I use to bring out the lustre and not dull the glitter?

[@DreamTalkingWithVickie]

Using the right glue for the right job is an art, too!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Indeed!

[@TheNloosemore]

I use the matt medium and hi tack glue . With the stick glue I never found it sticks well pritt stick is its name. Thank you for this video helps alot. ❤️

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

I found the same, Not using Pritt Stick any more

[@jesseb5112]

QUESTION- would the pva in a fine tip bottle leave a bump or ridge if I used it under copy paper or cardstock? I use a lot of art glitter glue, tacky glue, matte mecium (liquitex), and gloss gel. I bought bearly art glue because it was winter. Bearly art is not my favorite. Art glitter glue is a favorite because I am a cardmaker. It holds quickly and doesn't usually add "bumps". I don't sell my art. It is a personal choice. I make A LOT of cards for church (about 300 to 500 a year), and for my own personal use. I have completed my first completely hand made journal and LOVE that process.

[@HollyWinn]

What would you suggest for if I have a canvas board and I want to paste rolling stone magazine images on it? What glue might be best? I dont really want to finish over the top but I dont want it yellow and want it preserved and to hold...

[@perlagaffney4776]

Hi there 😊. I couldn’t find the links for the European glues. Are you able to provide please? 🙌

[@shawndelker291]

Great video! As a newbie to the collage world it was so helpful to hear this explanation on the whys of different glues! I will eagerly follow your comments to see what other artists say. Question, you used PVA on the book you showed but there were no wrinkles...how do you deal with that? Could that be a subject for another workshop this?

[@ElleCoyote]

I love these "Workshop This" videos. By the way, Avery has an acid-free permanent glue stick.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thank you!

[@ellenb4218]

My fav is Golden Matte Medium- but it is too liquidy and hard to control for me. So- I use Golden Matte GEL medium. It’s terrific for fabrics as well and much easier to control. Also I get maximum stickage withTim Holtz collage medium, and Dina wake,y ultra thick gel medium. Also- I have had no luck with UHU. I like Elmer’s glue sticks that go on purple and dry clear.

[@xinjoy6236]

Are you applying the matte as a varnish to finish the paper collage and spreading it all over the already glues paper surface? thx!

[@ellenb4218]

@@xinjoy6236 no- I only use it as a glue. I don’t like putting medium on my work as a top coat.

[@misscollagealot]

⁠@@xinjoy6236 is it normal to layer a whole piece w medium after a collage is done? (i'm only on my 10th one and bought a spray adhesive)

[@gingersparks73]

Giotto has become my favorite glue stick!!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Awesome!

[@daisyfieldparrks9320]

where do you get your giotto from please?

[@xinjoy6236]

Giotto for paper collages?

[@tnmtredhead]

I don`t see the link for site to purchase the glue stick giotto.😥😥

[@electrichen6243]

This was so helpful and refreshing to know that you don't have to use matt medium for everything. I'm a beginner and I use PVA and glue stick. If I need to glue down a chunky monkey I use E6000.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thank you!❤️ I'm glad this was helpful!

[@earthmineralarts]

I love your workshop this❣️Glues are always a favorite subject, I hope you enjoy checking out the following: Rublev Colours-Mounting Adhesive for canvas, paper, wood and metal. Glaze & Glue from craft fantastic, it’s so nice and clear for small visual vignettes and gluing other objects on top. When it comes to glue sticks I enjoyed your recommendation of jot and because it was easily rewettable I added in watercolor to great effect. All best!💛

[@chammer932]

Coccoina is my FAV go to glue❣️

[@RobynMcClendon]

Awesome!

[@jeanpence7950]

I hate modge podge. I made something using it once and it still stuck together years later.

[@juliakelloggrealestate8098]

Robyn, this was extremely helpful and well done! Thank you for showing the mysteries of what's the best glue for the weight of the subject. Much appreciated!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thank you!❤️ I'm glad this was helpful!

[@JAIRUS-p2f]

What are theire names

[@rebeccamoore4177]

❤

[@lizhouse3389]

I notice you left FabriTac off the list. Can you tell me why?

[@shelleynobleart]

Thought to chime in, unasked I realize. But this point is very important to me and think the info may help some. I understand acetone based adhesives, like Fabritac, ideally would require use of respirator to protect respiratory from fumes and gloves to protect from sensitizing skin from prolonged skin contact. I avoid use of anything other than non-toxic materials as much as possible.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I just recently discovered Tombow glue in a double ended tube. It has been a substitute for both Art Glitter glue and Fabritac because it adheres cloth and wax seals as well as paper, even the glossy paper. Have you used it? I just ordered a big refill for the tube. It seems to be a combination of water based and solvent based glues but I really don’t know. As for the glues you use, I also like the same ones, except the Golden but that’s only because I’m a hobbyist in journal making and not making archival art. Great to know your take on glues, thanks! 🦌💌❤️📚

[@po-gj2gb]

Please hold still so we can see it.

[@pamelaragon2731]

Uhu

[@xinjoy6236]

for paper collages?