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Ten Craft Adhesives and When to Use Them

Are you overwhelmed by the options in the glues aisle of the craft store? Here are ten craft adhesives and when to use them, from a professional crafter!

Craft adhesives guide

If we paid a visit to the local craft store and went to the adhesives aisle, you’d see a ton of selection. There are so many choices that it can be overwhelming!

I use several types of adhesives in my creative projects, and I wanted to share with you the ten most common from my craft cabinet as well as what I do with them.

Hopefully this helps alleviate some of the confusion and demystifies the craft adhesives aisle!

I selected items beyond regular school glue and glue sticks.

While those are definitely used in the craft room, they’re so common that I don’t think there are a lot of questions about them. However if you have any, leave them in the comments!

Otherwise, I can’t wait to share my favorite glues with you. Here they are!

Craft Adhesives

There are so many glues and adhesives out there - but as a professional crafter, here are the essentials I think you should have in your tool kit! These are my favorites, plus get the applications for each.


Now that I’ve shared my favorite craft adhesives, let me know what yours are in the comments – and what you use them for!

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Karl

Sunday 16th of July 2023

What's the difference between Yes Paste and Mod Podge?

Amy

Tuesday 18th of July 2023

Hi Karl! Looking at Yes Paste, which I've never used, it looks like a thick brushable glue. I don't know how that compares in composition to Mod Podge, but Mod Podge is thinner. You can't decoupage with something that thick. So they are definitely different consistencies. I'd look up the MSDS sheets if you want more details on ingredients!

Vicky

Thursday 8th of June 2023

I am wondering what you would advise... I am making Father's Day gifts for the church. I am putting card stock paper cutouts on ceramic coffee cups that will be gifted in less than 2 weeks so I would like them to be cured and ready for use. I was going to use Mod Podge but that takes 28 days would I better off using E6000 or maybe 3M 77 or another product?

Micki

Wednesday 22nd of March 2023

E6000 is the 4th one on your list am I missing a diff one they keep saying it's not on your list

Amy

Wednesday 22nd of March 2023

@Micki, I did initially miss E-6000 when I wrote this and added it later :)

Carol

Tuesday 21st of March 2023

Thank you so much for doing this list. Just what I needed. You are great

Kristina

Saturday 25th of February 2023

AND, if you want an Absolutely Forever bond, but you'd best have a Excellent Eye for alignment and a Steady Hand because once a corner connects - its done. Practice first. Begin by very thinly coating both sides, edge to edge, with a consistently smooth coat. Let both sides dry completely. Once dry line up one side or corner and from one side, using a straight edge to apply light to medium pressure as you move across, to ensure a bubble free bond. This is Such a tough and reliable bond you can use it to reattach a shoe sole!