Thursday, April 5, 2018

Top 5 Liquid Adhesives

Hello crafty people,

This blog is different than a regular DIY or a product showcase. A lot of you ask me which glue to use while doing different kinds of crafts, which one is available in India and which ones are affordable. There is never a right or wrong answer when it comes to using the liquid adhesives. It really is one's preference. But, to answer all your questions, today on my table are my top 5 picks for liquid adhesives.
Lets get started!

Tacky Glue



This is one of my go to glue when it comes to paper crafting. A quick dry, super strong hold and a fine tip, this glue is one of the best in crafting world. I was introduced to this glue two years back and since then there has been no looking back for me. It is a very versatile glue when it comes to crafting. The best part about it is that it DOES NOT wrinkles the paper at all. Not even one wrinkle and I am not kidding. No matter how thin the paper, it will not wrinkle. So if you are very particular about making your scrapbooks and albums neat just like me this is it for you.
Availability - All leading online craft shops in India
Price - INR 185
Size - 118 ml (4oz)


Fevicol A+ Craft Glue



This is the latest addition to the pedilite family. Launched recently, fevicol A+ craft glue has been specifically designed for crafters and hobbyists. I had a chance to buy it from my local stationary shop and trust you me guys, it is nothing less than the tacky glue. It claims to dry faster and has a super strong hold just like your regular fevicol MR. And yes it is all true. Having used it first hand I can truly say it is becoming my go to glue now. It has a very fine precision tip which is perfect for gluing small objects and pieces of papers. Since the regular fevicol wrinkles the paper I had the fear this might too, but i was proved wrong. No wrinkles, none, nada! So if you are looking for a budget friendly glue which works like a wonder adhesive, this is the one for you.
Availability - All stationary shops in India
Price - INR 20 & INR 50
Size - 30 gm & 85 gm


Art Glitter Designer Glue


If you are a designer who likes to work on small project majorly card making, then this is the glue for you. Precision tip, clear and fast drying glue, it is perfect for time based small scale projects. since the drying time is very less it is great paper flower making as well. I don't use this glue quite often but it is one of the best glue for sticking your papers to your hinges or even binding your albums. The reason I dont use it quiet often is coz one, it is on the expensive end, and two I dont work on small projects like cards much.
Availability - All leading online craft shops in India
Price - INR 390 - 499
Size - 60 ml (2oz)


Glossy Accents


This is not your regular glue. It is an essential product when it comes to sticking your embellishments or enhancing them to a glossy finish. Whether plastic, wood, metal or any other embellishment, this is my go to glue. It does glues together your paper when comes to paper crafting, but since it dries out to a glossy finish I don't really like using it for that purpose. It is perfect to stick together your dimensional embellishments. You can use it as a top coat on your embellishments to give them a glossy dimension.
Availability - All leading online craft shops in India
Price - INR 165 & 340
Size - 18 ml (0.5 oz) & 68 ml (2oz)


Multi Medium Matte/Glossy


This artist quality medium comes in two varieties matte and glossy. It is ideal for gluing, image transfers, sealing art, extending paint, creating glazes and more. One can use it for paper, metal, glass, plastic, fabric, etc. It dries clear and waterproof when dry. So if you are a mixed media artist just like me, then this is a must have adhesive for you. It comes in both a bottle and a jar. 
Availability - All leading online craft shops in India
Price - INR 170
Size - 14 ml (0.5 oz)

I hope this solves and answers a lot of your queries. 

Until next time

XOXO
JK