GLUE!! Ahh!

Jun '08 LorraineLP

I am looking for tips on good glue or tape for scrapbooking. It seems I have used everything out there. Now I like to layer paper so I need something that is flat like a glue or a double sided tape that after a year or two doesn't loose its grip. I can't tell you how many lost letters on pages are gone. One book actually has a letter missing from every LO.
Jun '08 Vivian Loves BLING

RE: LorraineLP: I am looking for tips on good glue or tape for scrapbooking. It seems I have used everything out there. Now I like to layer paper so I need something that is flat like a glue or a double sided tape that after a year or two doesn't loose its grip. I can't tell you how many lost letters on pages are gone. One book actually has a letter missing from every LO.

I have the red one, love it! The price is high up front but ends up way cheaper in the long run. I more than broke even after my 10th roll of adhesive. Plus the glue is professional quality and extremely tacky.

I still use xyron rolls and Glue Dots for certain products but for photos, ribbons and papers, that ATG is the way to go!
Jun '08 Married05

RE: LorraineLP: I am looking for tips on good glue or tape for scrapbooking. It seems I have used everything out there. Now I like to layer paper so I need something that is flat like a glue or a double sided tape that after a year or two doesn't loose its grip. I can't tell you how many lost letters on pages are gone. One book actually has a letter missing from every LO.

I definitely know the feeling! I typically use Herma Vario tabs for paper/photos and a ZIG Glue pen for smaller things like letters. You can also use a xyron sticker maker, I just found that for me I was wasting too much adhesive. I also have a Scotch tape runner that I found in the scrapbooking section that works pretty well (holds great, just tends to gunk up sometimes).
Jun '08 Scrappy_Mom_in_MI

RE: Vivian Loves BLING: I have the red one, love it! The price is high up front but ends up way cheaper in the long run. I more than broke even after my 10th roll of adhesive. Plus the glue is professional quality and extremely tacky. I still use xyron rolls and Glue Dots for certain products but for photos, ribbons and papers, that ATG is the way to go!

Zip Dry works great for gluing on chipboard, buttons, pretty much anything - I haven't really tried it on paper though...
Jun '08 Scrapbook Queen

RE: Married05: I definitely know the feeling! I typically use Herma Vario tabs for paper/photos and a ZIG Glue pen for smaller things like letters. You can also use a xyron sticker maker, I just found that for me I was wasting too much adhesive. I also have a Scotch tape runner that I found in the scrapbooking section that works pretty well (holds great, just tends to gunk up sometimes).
married05 Said:
I definitely know the feeling! I typically use Herma Vario tabs for paper/photos and a ZIG Glue pen for smaller things like letters. You can also use a xyron sticker maker, I just found that for me I was wasting too much adhesive. I also have a Scotch tape runner that I found in the scrapbooking section that works pretty well (holds great, just tends to gunk up sometimes).

Ditto, I use all of those as well as Glue Dots for heavy or awkward stuff.
Jun '08 Imagine.lilacs

RE: Married05: I definitely know the feeling! I typically use Herma Vario tabs for paper/photos and a ZIG Glue pen for smaller things like letters. You can also use a xyron sticker maker, I just found that for me I was wasting too much adhesive. I also have a Scotch tape runner that I found in the scrapbooking section that works pretty well (holds great, just tends to gunk up sometimes).

oooh I love my atg tape. Once you put that down, it is never coming off!

but I also love 3L adhesive runners. They make two sizes: one that is a tab about 1/2 inch long, and one that are teeny tiny tabs that are each only about 1/8 long but can come off in a line as long as you want. Delightful tape runner, and I haven't had one break on me yet!

And for heavy things, I use Tombo mono glue. it is a dream for metals!
Jun '08 Fortunes Fool

RE: Imagine.lilacs: oooh I love my atg tape. Once you put that down, it is never coming off! but I also love 3L adhesive runners. They make two sizes: one that is a tab about 1/2 inch long, and one that are teeny tiny tabs that are each only about 1/8 long but can come off in a line as long as you want. Delightful tape runner, and I haven't had one break on me yet! And for heavy things, I use Tombo mono glue. ...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!
Jun '08 Married05

RE: Fortunes Fool: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

Forgot to mention Glue Dots ! I love using them for buttons and metal embellishments.
Jun '08 MindyShel

RE: Married05: Forgot to mention Glue Dots ! I love using them for buttons and metal embellishments.

I really like the Creative Memories tape runners. They have a regular size and a mini to get the smaller embellies, etc. I'm not a huge fan of all of their papers/stickers but their tools can't be beat.

I also love Glue Dots for those harder to adhere things.
Jun '08 Bxr-Linda

RE: Fortunes Fool: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!
Traci L.S. Said:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

I may have to try this one. I get so frustrated with my Hermafix . I love it when it works, but the tape seems to always get messed up.
Jun '08 LeeLo

RE: Bxr-Linda: Traci L.S. Said: I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one! I may have to try this one. I get so frustrated with my Hermafix . I love it when it works, but the tape seems to always get messed up.

My favorites are the ZIG 2-way glue pen and xyron X for smaller pieces. For bigger things I use the Fiskars Photo Squares. I actually use these the most out of all my adhesives. I also have Zots and some glue sticks but very rarely use them!
Jun '08 Seaexplore

RE: LeeLo: My favorites are the ZIG 2-way glue pen and xyron X for smaller pieces. For bigger things I use the Fiskars Photo Squares. I actually use these the most out of all my adhesives. I also have Zots and some glue sticks but very rarely use them!

i use a xyron x for letters and small stuff, terrifically tacky tape for long stuff, and red duck brand adhesive for pretty much everything else. I'd be lost w/o those. Just got some vellum tape that I have yet to try. If you want something that's NEVER coming off I recommend the teriffically tacky tape just be sure to warm it slightly and let it sit for a bit after using it.
Jun '08 Mom2daisy

RE: Seaexplore: i use a xyron x for letters and small stuff, terrifically tacky tape for long stuff, and red duck brand adhesive for pretty much everything else. I'd be lost w/o those. Just got some vellum tape that I have yet to try. If you want something that's NEVER coming off I recommend the teriffically tacky tape just be sure to warm it slightly and let it sit for a bit after using it.

I bought the 714 ATG gun along with the gold tape and LOVE it! I couldn't believe how long 1 roll of tape lasted! No more ZOTS for me!
Jun '08 Gayle3131

RE: Mom2daisy: I bought the 714 ATG gun along with the gold tape and LOVE it! I couldn't believe how long 1 roll of tape lasted! No more ZOTS for me!

I love this tape runner, never had it break and the pink runner has small tabs so if you need to reposition you can do it right away.
The Glue Dots are amazing for sticking, no way are they coming off!
I also like the pen for tiny items.
Jun '08 Gayle3131

RE: Gayle3131: I love this tape runner, never had it break and the pink runner has small tabs so if you need to reposition you can do it right away. The Glue Dots are amazing for sticking, no way are they coming off! I also like the pen for tiny items.

I just remembered the best 2 sided tape. You don't always have to use it as a 2 sided tape, I've left the backing on for some projects. I'm out right now and waiting to get more, it seems it's backordered everywhere! It also comes in 1/8" and a wider.
I love this!!!