Handmade Card Making Glues and Adhesives

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Handmade card making glues and adhesives are important in making greeting cards that will last. If you take the time, effort, and creativity to create a one-of-a-kind greeting card, then you should take a few minutes to figure out which glues and adhesives would work to keep your handmade keepsake all in one piece. Here is a breakdown of the most popular glues and adhesives for card making creative projects:

Double-sided Tape
This is one of the most easiest and least messy ways to attach paper on paper when making greeting cards. Aim for getting permanent double sided tape, often found in the scrapbooking section of a craft store, because it is extra, extra sticky.

Hot Glue Gun
A hot glue gun is often used for attaching large embellishments such as flowers, buttons, and bows. This type of glue should only be used for attaching embellishments, it does not work well when attaching paper to paper because it may leave bumps, burn the paper, and otherwise be disastrous.

Rubber Cement
Rubber cement is a thick type of glue that dries clear. It is applied using a stiff bristled brush and can become messy. Rubber cement is better for larger paper projects that require a lot of glue to be spread over a large area quickly. Although rubber cement is said to be a permanent type of adhesive it eventually loses its bond after a few years. This type of glue would not advisable when working with kids as it can get messy and the smell may become overwhelming if used for long periods of time.

Glue Stick / Colored Glue Stick
Glue sticks are ideal for working with kids because of the easy clean up and minimal mess (if the kids are supervised). There are colored glue sticks that make it even more fun for kids to create their own handmade cards. Glue sticks do not lend to the most permanent type of bond, but it works for little projects and are definitely kid-friendly.

White Clear Drying Glue
White glue is one of the most common types of glues used for crafting, think Elmers Glue or Tacky Glue. They are secure types of glue and even work well with smaller embellishments as they are clear drying.

Spray On Adhesive
Spray on adhesive is not typically used for handmade card crafting, but can work if you are adding fabric or other delicate pieces to your card and are weary of getting bumps in your final project. For large surface areas, spray on adhesive can be an ideal choice.

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