(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best craft adhesives

Below are tools/materials I use all the time. I keep them super handy on my work station.

Stamps/Stamping Platform/Blocks: Clear cling stamps are going to be the most space efficient for you. I buy lots of clear stamps and metal dies on ebay to save money but the quality is not nearly as good as US-made brands. If you have wood mounted stamps you can unmount them for use with the stamp platform and for easier storage. There are tutorials online. I second and third other people's recommendations of the Tim Holtz stamp platform. I use it ALL the time. You can get placement perfect for stamps but I also love it because you can reink and stamp a couple times to get a more even and inked impression. Like /u/erwtje-be said, you can put a piece of craft foam on the platform and sometimes that helps get better impressions. I get the thinner craft foam at dollar tree and also use it to raise larger sections of the card up for some dimension. For the thicker craft foam go to Michael's or another craft store. I do use acrylic blocks from time to time too. I find the round/scalloped edge type are the ones I grab most often.

Inks: My two most used inks are VersaMark and VersaFine. I use VersaMark for most of my embossing but there are awesome other techniques you can use it with too. VersaFine gets the best edges and details IMO for all regular stamping. I highly recommend the full size. Don't bother with the itty bitty baby cubes. The great thing about both of these is they can be reinked.

Embossing Powder Tool: You use this to remove static from your paper before stamping embossing ink and applying powder so the powder only sticks to your sentiment and not to finger prints or other parts of the paper. You can make your own (tutorial) buy one like this or this. I have all three but use my home made one (6 years ago) the most often. I second /u/sm9406's powder list and point that it elevates the look and feel of your cards exponentially. You can do everything with black, white, clear, silver, and gold. Use the antistatic tool on the paper that catches your embossing powder to get as much of it back in the container as possible.

Scissors/Tape/Glue: I use my Tim Holtz non-stick serrated scissors everyday. They are for cutting adhesive tapes/double stick foam. They are great if you buy tape on rolls, not necessary if you use the plastic applicator double stick stuff. I find that much less versatile than buying rolls of double stick tape and foam tape. I personally buy mine from DAISO but you may not have that store where you are. They have all different widths and I find the quality cannot be beat for $1.50 a roll. Scor Tape is also excellent though it is much more expensive. My favorite glue is the ZIG two way glue pen. When it's blue and wet it is permanent or if you let it dry clear it can be used to temporarily bond things.

Tweezers: I never bothered to get tiny craft tweezers for a looong time and now I realize how much time and headache could been avoided if I'd only known how much I would use them. To remove double stick tape backing, to position small glued elements, to pick up and place tiny embellishments, etc. These are by far the best tweezers I've bought. I tried some knock off alternatives but they honestly don't even come close. If you're going to get tweezers, I highly suggest these by EK Tools.

Ruler/Layer Tool: I'm absolutely obsessed with this tool. If you like the clean look of layered/matted paper on your cards it is a must. It will look perfect every time. You use this with an Xacto or other craft knife. You will want a self healing mat or a tempered glass cutting surface. I prefer the glass mat over the self healing because you can glue on it and ink on it and then scrape or wash it off. That link is to the one I have, it is a bit large. I know they make smaller ones though. My favorite ruler is by Tim Holtz It has the metal edge so you can run your craft knife against it. I cut things by hand with the ruler and layer tools much more often than with the paper cutter.

ScorBuddy: Like /u/Mystery_Substance suggested, the ScorPal is awesome. They make a mini version called the ScorBuddy and I use that 99% of the time over my larger one. The big one is mostly useful if you're going to make your own envelopes which I don't really do.

Some feedback about tipping paper wallets.

Value is in the eye of the beholder, the reverie of the tip need to value it to keep it. one way to ascertain if the tip will be valued is:

> U: Can I pay with BCH?

> S: No I wish.

> U: Do you have a Bitcoin Cash Wallet?

> S: No.

> U: what you you think about Bitcoin? I can give you an extra tip in BCH?

> S: I'd love to get some but its too complicated.

this conversation can go 100 different ways.

If they don't think it has value ask them if they have herd about it, and if you gave them some now, would they hold onto it and see if it increase in value.

I always ask if I can pay first, if there is interest I ascertain the level of understanding and enthusiasm and offer them an additional tip in BCH. (If I don't think it will be valued I don't give an extra BCH tip) when I do tip I give a double tip to create a positive experiences and tell them to save the BCH tip.

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Now to get someone to hold onto the wallet it must look valuable, shitty paper wallets get thrown out with the postal fliers. paper wallets with hologram tamper proof stickers seem more valuable and important. I think they make a difference. I've just recently designed a paper wallet that folds and is sealed with a wax seal someone should seal these kits onopenbazaar with a custom stamp.

In my experiences to propagate BCH the paper wallet should be a work of art. solving the technical issue is probably the biggest task, but making it valued by the recipient is the most important.

I was originally going to be lazy and buy them pre dyed and already made from another seller. But when I got the sample color flowers I ordered. I realized I would rather have more control in the colors. What one person considers wine another says burgundy. So I looked up dying them on YouTube. And doing the stems.

I bought these stems

BCP Dark Green 50PCS 22 Guage 30CM / 11.75INCH Length Iron Wire , Artificial Flower Stems Making Accessory , Floral Arrangement Accessory https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CXY7S5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_zRbzD9nYZPWr5

And later bought a thinner more pliable kind from hobby lobby/Michaels.

And a hot glue gun

AdTech Lo-Temp Mini Hot Glue Gun COMBO PACK | Low Temp Compact Tool for Crafting, School Projects and DIY | Comes with 10 Multi-Temp Glue Sticks | Ite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FLS2WPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XyMg2Y1csNDJn

And this to make holes in the base of the flower so the stems attach more securely.

Modeling Sculpture Needle Point Clay Detail Tools Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F55LOW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_sj8KyzIAUbZXY

So I stuck the pin in the base. Widened the hole because sola (balsa wood) is a super crafty wood to work with. It's like a firm foam. It's perfect. I've used it for crafts when I was a kid. Then put a dollup of hot glue on the hole and stuck the stem in. Voila!

Then after that was done. I got around to dyeing them. I found the colors I wanted (just regular acrylic paint). Mixed about a quarter of the bottle into a little Tupperware bowl. Stirred it up. (I used warm water but eventually it cools and didn't make a difference). Then dipped the flowers in one by one. Dip. Swirl. Only for like 3-5 seconds depending on the flower. Some have thicker petals than others. I also got smart later on and grabbed and eye shadow brush

http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/en_GB/eyes/eye-brushes/pro-brushes/UD744.html

(Not that exact one but the same style)

Dipped that in the paint and got in between some of the petals where I couldn't seem to get paint. Then just left them upside down on a paper towel to dry.

In hind sight. I should've only dipped my pink ones once. But at the time. They looked too light. So I dipped them again. And they're pink. Which is what I wanted. But of course I want the prior pink. lol. It's pretty cool though because you can change the intensity of the colors.

They come originally in a very pretty cream color. And you can keep them that color or dye them. They're very cheap and easy to work with. I spent $120 on flowers and supplies. And that's 150 flowers. Considering what fresh or even fabric one would run me. I can buy more and get the pink color again if I want. But laziness might win out :)

https://instagram.com/p/BXzILVTAn2B/

https://instagram.com/p/BXzIV2ggVUj/

Not sure if that'll let you see all the flowers. Pre dyed and after. And the lighter pink is what I want. But the bubble gum pink might be here to stay. I doubt I'll even care 5 years from now. :)

Hey there, these are the things I've acquired in my little papercrafting kit that have made it a lot easier and more enjoyable:

• 110 lb Cardstock like this is exactly what I use, yes it'll go through your printer with ease, and it'll take a while to go through all of it, I just look at my stack of paper and think of all the stuff I can make with it!
  
  
• A simple crafting knife will make a world of difference, also pick up some replacement heads, I never used to replace mine, but these things will dull over time and there will be an incredible difference when you pop a new one in!
  
  
• A small low temp glue gun (pretty sure mine was half this price at wal-mart, in fact I'm sure you can get everything there) and a package of glue sticks, I got a bag of 100, never looked back haha.
  
  
• Something to cut on, I bought a thin plastic cutting board from the dollar store at one point that I now use, but whatever works for you, I'm sure some things will dull your blades more or less depending on how hard you press but it's more so that you don't cut up your desk.
  
  If you're ever stuck or unsure how to make something, check youtube, TONS of video tutorials there, also a good place to look for builds people have done as they will usually have links to download what they've been making.
  
  A quick google search can bring up a ton of results if you just search for papercraft, there a lot of blogs that highlight awesome builds and designs people are sharing, like these:
  
  Minecraft!
  
  Some by Canon?
  
  Cool blog
  
  There was a ton of blogs I was looking at a couple weeks ago that I can't find a trace of today...odd, I'll keep looking though...
  
  more sites:
  
  http://global.yamaha-motor.com/yamahastyle/entertainment/papercraft/
  
  http://www.cubeecraft.com/
  
  Transformers!
  
  another blog
  
  Here's a really good blog! and a list of papercraft builds from this subreddit!
  
  
  It will be a bit tough and sloppy for the first couple times you build something, but don't worry, you'll get better, definitely making sure your cuts are straight can help with precision and getting everything to look perfect so using a straight edge to cut instead of freehanding it can help if it's tough.
  
  Definitely try a couple small simple builds to start, don't be put off if you get to a point in one that you can't figure out or mess up, you can always reprint that part/page, or put it down and print a different build out then come back to it later! Also if you print out a page and it's formatted wrong or the colours messed up (or whatever, my printer sucks sometimes) don't forget you can flip that piece of paper and print on the other side instead haha.
  
  
  Something to note is that when cutting a design out, there will be lines that need to creased so that they can be folded to make the model, the way you go about this is you flip over your knife and crease the lines with the back dull side of it (make sure you're not pressing super hard so you don't actually cut through with it or tear it).
  
  
  Once you're a pro look into pepakura and you can start building things like these!
  
  Halo armour!
  
  Halo guns!
  
  Skyrim!
  
  
  Hope some of this helps
  
  edit: some formatting and added a ton of stuff

During the summer I started papercraft as a hobby as well, and what I've noticed is that there isn't really one website that explains getting into the craft very well.

Here are some links I came across.

Essential items (also has links to models)

Zip Dry can be more useful than Elmer's for some projects

A Bone Folder is useful to have but not essential, can make scoring without leaving marks easier

More info on what to use for paper and some video guides


When I started I made a bunch of Cubees as they were quick and easy to build. As for tips on moving into models, I say once you feel comfortable and you don't mind wasting some ink, just go for it, grab a few models and just build.

When building a model it's important to understand how it's supposed to look in three dimensions as you're building it, download Pepakura Viewer, most if not all models come with a .PDO file, this way you can plan and build your model without having to guess what pieces go where and how.

I will post some links to websites with models, but if you just google papercraft models you should find tons. I'd say don't start out too difficult if you want to not get frustrated, find models that are between 1-3 pages.

Ultimate Papercraft posts a new model every Saturday, but also has a good backlog that is categorized by difficulty

Pokemon Papercraft is a good place to start as well, the creators also usually leave tips for the models that might not be obvious

That's all I can remember off the top of my head, I know there's some good stuff I'm forgetting, I'll post it if comes back to me.

Good luck!

I was in a big pinch the other day and I used some Gorilla Super Glue and it worked pretty well until I ran hot water over the bowl. It re-broke (the stem was broken cleanly off a bong's bowl) and I re-glued it. It lasted a little over a month and then it managed to re-break again after 10 different cleanings. Not bad for some random super glue that didn't even have glass listed.

To be honest, I think the best bet is just to Google something like 'glass glue'... just found this super glue which seems to have OK reviews. http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-233841-2-Gram-Super-Glass/dp/B000PSBBM8

Washi tape is a decorative tape that many people use to embellish cards. Here is some on Amazon , but it can be found at (US) stores like Dollar Tree, Target, Walmart, Tuesday Morning, Hobby Lobby, Michaels etc. People also find it online at sites like Wish and Aliexpress. Sometimes people on the sub send samples, thats how I first got some. Is it a must have, well I thought not but now that I have used it I kinda love it. Pinterest examples of Washi use

Wow, first year.

thistothat.com says 3M 77 would work best. This makes sense to me, because it's a spray adhesive that would leave a relatively thin layer on the back of the paper, and likely won't seep through to create visible spotting on the label's face.

I'd try to use a wax-coated pin to assist in centering the label when you go to stick it on. Or apply something like sno-seal to the spindle of an old turntable; just something to accurately center the label, with a coat of wax to prevent the disc and/or label from adhering to said locating pin.

I used thermal pads for all of about 3 days, but they created "hot zones". I didn't like the idea of binder clips, because I don't like binder clips. If you're using borosilicate glass (I understand that it's made of the same thing as pyrex), you'll see really good heat transfer, maybe within a couple of degrees, nothing too crazy.

So I put my glass directly on the bed and used some of this last night to hold it there. I'm extremely happy with the results compared to what I had going on.

No need I think I may have found it!

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Coated-Enhanced-Adhesive-Veneer/dp/B00L6EKVTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469025142&sr=8-1&keywords=abalone+veneer

Thanks for the tip!! Your application of it looks great and it's something I'd definitely like to try!

You did a great job! Framing can be nerve-wracking, especially when you make that first cut!

One thing that really upped my stitch-framing game are these self-stick mounting boards. It keeps the fabric nice and smooth under the frame. I noticed that after some time in a frame, and sometimes right away, the aida would kinda get slouchy, so I found these that keep the fabric in place and make a huge difference. So easy to use, too!


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062JIAIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GyR0DbE0RYCK6

That's what I do as well. I also use MT Washi tape which is very similar (slightly thinner) to Tamiya tape, and slightly cheaper.

I also spray Future (or Alclad Aqua Gloss) over the masked canopy (after making sure it's clean - no fingerprints!). The clear gloss makes the plastic shiny and seals the tape edges even better, reducing or eliminating paint seepage.

Try this stuff to get the sticky gunk out after you figure out how to take the actual grip off. It's all natural ingredients and oil based, so it doesn't damage your board. I don't actually know how to take the tape off though. Good luck!

Thanks. That's too bad, it would be pretty cool if you could do custom orders, or even if you could request specific game pallets. Though now that I think about it, I bet this wouldn't even be too difficult of a DIY product, if you can get large blank magnet sheets. This looks like it would work. Just need to figure out how to best color them, and how to reproduce the colors I want accurately.

Books. Seriously. Especially since you mentioned you want them to learn.


Jigsaw Puzzles are also a good choice. Just make sure the books/puzzles you get are age appropriate (ie. don't get a Harry Potter book or a 1000pc puzzle).

If you ARE getting a jigsaw puzzle find some thing interesting that they can frame and hang in their room(s) once finished. Amazon, Micheles,etc sells glue that is meant specifically for gluing down puzzles after they are done (example; note that this is an example). On the same note there are websites/services that allow you to upload your own pic and they will turn it in to a puzzle (example; again I have not used this site/service, I link to it as an example). The cost of a custom puzzle is ~$25+.

Pretty tapes:

NibblesJerry Van Gogh’s Paintings Series Washi Masking Paper Tape Set of 8 Rolls(15mm X 7m) + 12 pcs Emoji Stickers for Arts, Cards,DIY Crafts,Envelopes, Gift Wrapping, Scrapbook and Daily Planners https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075J91BMD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j83cAbT7HQZPT


Set of 24, Decorative Masking Tape Collection, Different Seasons Patterns for DIY Crafts,Gift Wrapping,Christmas Party Supplies (Mix) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0769KLCFD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6-3cAbHXNJX6D

Easiest way is to just buy a new jacket. Clothes wear out over time and with use.

Above that, it's finding a tailor, but you could end up spending more on the repair than you did originally on the jacket. You might be able to use fabric stiffener a few times, but dry cleaning makes it come apart, its time consuming, and is more time-consuming than it's worth.

Time to put this one off to good will and buy a new one.

The blue paua shell I was able to get off amazon at this is the listing. It's on the pricey side, but the sheet I ordered has lasted a couple projects now, and I've been happy with the results every time!

I guess it's called a press on board. I had the hardest time peeling off the protective paper and had to reglue it together and wait overnight, but after that it worked well. I think this link will work I hope I did it correctly https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0062JIAIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_aqNiDbS06EZTN

I was in a very similar position recently, and after a ton of googling I ended up on washi tape. I bought this one

https://www.amazon.com/MT-Masking-Bright-Colors-MT10P003/dp/B00DKI98B6/

It works great (fold a piece in half along top and bottom of back of poster and stick to wall) and didn't mess up my wall's paint or the poster.

Maybe something like this?

Or these if they're not too.. girly? I think they're nice.

As silly as it is I’ve actually used this to get the sticky bra to stay on. I just spray it right onto the adhesive tabs. You just have to give it a minute to dry/stick to you before you do too many crazy movements, but after that it is NOT coming off lol. That being said it leaves a lot of residue on my skin afterwards and I have to clean it off with nail polish remover or adhesive remover. It’s my go to trick for needing a bra support without any of the straps/lines and has got me through, weddings, clubbing, etc.

I love these bottles to fill caps... https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Applicator-Projects-Quilling-Painting/dp/B0799BZKGZ/ref=pd_bap_m_rp_9/140-3853068-8695403?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0799BZKGZ&pd_rd_r=917b4095-cad4-4936-9598-f8f10a0def02&pd_rd_w=qLbNn&pd_rd_wg=05QQb&pf_rd_p=fad01225-121a-4a4a-bbb6-5a41829a616e&pf_rd_r=H1V2WAPMC9R66JJ5P6JZ&psc=1&refRID=H1V2WAPMC9R66JJ5P6JZ

Craftopia Magnetic Adhesive... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DFD3N5?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

These are what I use. Sticks to the wall great.

Check this out at Amazon.com
Craftopia Magnetic Adhesive... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DFD3N5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These are awesome.

Are you looking for those small bottles to squeeze oil out of?

If so, this is what I use and they work great.

In order of my personal preference (though any would do the job):

3M Super 77

3M Spray Mount

3M General Purpose 45

Scotch Photo Mount

Elmer's E455

It's just to contain the bleed through of the glue. Once the front is dry, I'll glue the backside eventually and probably use wax paper to contain the bleed.

Here's the glue I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/SunsOut-PG8201-Sunsout-Puzzle-Preserver/dp/B0006O8IFY. It comes with a brush on the top. It was on the puzzle warehouse website. Since I might make a hobby out of this, when this glue runs out, I might buy the modpodge as that appears the most popular.

Huh, I never knew about that. Yep, you're right.

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Glass-Glue-2-Gram-233841/dp/B000PSBBM8

Not sure if this is the good kind or not. Just did a quick google search

That's a good suggestion, thanks!
My bumper is probably not magnetic, but I'll put a couple on magnetic sheets so I can move them around my car just for the heck of it. Easy to remove so I can store it away if some jerk wants to steal them.


Here's one I'll get, which should be able to fit six bumper stickers. (non-affiliate link)
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Magnetics-Magnet-Magnetic-08505/dp/B005HY9KDM/

Goo Gone will remove those stickers, leaving a nice shine, in 1 minute.

http://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-1647/dp/B0038BGMN2/

Cool idea! Never heard of this tape before.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNJH7YK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_NRJhAbCFMYTXC

I like Goo Gone for this sort of thing.

Loctite Glass Glue 2-Gram Tube (233841) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PSBBM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XmFDAbE43VH01

Would probably be able to find this at your local hardware store as well

Someone else mentioned starch, which would work well. But, there is a product called fabric stiffener. https://www.amazon.com/Aleenes-fabric-stiffener-draping-liquid/dp/B00178QQ02

What's the board game? My choice of adhesive would be a high quality "archival" acid free/neutral ph glue. Something like this adhesive. I have not used this glue, but it gets good reviews. I would use it sparingly as a reviewer suggests. I would not use rubber cement, as that has been known to attack plastics. And many common white glues would wrinkle the paper.

I have no knowledge of which of these are "the good stuff" but this will give you an idea of what i mean.

http://www.magnetking.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiA9s_BBRCL3ZKWsfblgS8SJACbST7DezASoRf5KVFSLxe_qBKx3dxZC7z5JYvchDqVxMUJgxoC7-zw_wcB#regularmagnet

https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Magnet-Adhesive-Length-rolled/dp/B005HY990G

https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Magnets-30mil-Strong-Material/dp/B016OR9SCS/

https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Magnetic-Sheet-White-Length/dp/B005HY9KDM

Goo Gone works for all sticky stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-1647/dp/B0038BGMN2

http://amzn.com/B000PSBBM8

It was one of the ones in this pack! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNJH7YK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Goo Gone

If you still have the other section, I would get some Loctite Glass Glue and use that.

I made my own magnet using this and this.

You can find that exact tape here or here, it also tells you the length of the roll which is 4 meters. An A5 size paper is 210 mm on the long side so you could line 19 pages on the long side with a roll of the tape.

http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Glass-Glue-2-Gram-233841/dp/B000PSBBM8
I would try this but I'm not speaking for experience. It claims to be heat and water resistant.

this stuff?

maybe a tiny bit of black sharpie and then some glass glue and call it a day?

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Glass-Glue-2-Gram-233841/dp/B000PSBBM8/

or, if you are feeling crazy, try and get the crack to continue around the edge of the screen so it more closely matches the known issue and get it replaced.

I personally really dig nature-themed washi tape. I own these ones and they're stunning as hell. These are also great and inspire themes for me all the time. I also own this tape and I'm obsessed with it.

Just Google whatever theme you want + washi tape and you'll find plenty of options.

Edit: holy shit "gothic washi tape" yielded some kick ass results too.