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Vellum tape
I’ve just had some of this delivered as it promises to stick vellum invisibly to other card and paper. The adhesive roller glue does work for this, but you tend to see the glue underneath. With this glue you don’t. It’s more expensive, but worth it if you’re fan of vellum and use it frequently.
I’ve used ‘Glue Tape’ which is very good and there are other brands on the market too including E-Z Runner Vellum Applicator and Pritt Permanent Refillable Roller adhesive.
UHU Glue (strong clear glue)
I find UHU glue perfect for sticking embellishments to cards, especially the really small buttons, diamantes, pearls or sequins. It can be a bit messy, but with a bit of practice and the use of a match stick, you’ll be able to master it. UHU glue dries clear as well, so you can’t see it.
Sometimes I use to glue card to card, but it’s not that great and definitely not be used with vellum as you can see it through the vellum! Unless of course you strategically place an embellishment over the top!
Double-sided tape
This is a really strong tape that is good for sticking heavier items down. You’ll be able to secure thick card stock to thick card stock and to thick card stock, heavier ribbons to card, heavier embellishments or cut-outs.
To use you simply place the length of tape you want on the card and then peel off the plastic backing. You then need to position your item carefully on to the tape. If you go wrong, you can’t re-do it as it’s not repositionable.
Scotch Scrapbooking Tape 3/4"x 400"
is my favorite.
Glue Stick
I find glue stick is okay, but after a long time, the glue dries out completely and then whatever you’ve stuck down comes off, particularly when you bend the card. They are good with angel hair, skeletal leaves and thin mulberry paper, especially if you want the edges to be stuck down too. It’s also repositionable, so if you go wrong, you can easily amend your layout. There are plenty of brands out there to choose from too, including Pritt Stick,
Elmer's
,
Scotch
and UHU, although I don't tend to use these types of glue.
Aleene’s Tacky Glue
I haven’t used this, but I hear very good things about it. It’s excellent for sticking down embellishments as it dries so that it’s flexible. This means you can bend the card accidentally and the embellishment won’t come off.
It’s good for flowers, foam, card cut-outs, charms, buttons, wire embellishments and lots more. It’s not great for paper or card though as it can warp them if used over a large surface area.
Aleene's Tacky Glue comes as several different types, but I hear the best things about
Aleene's Twice As Tacky Glue.
PVA Glue or School Glue
PVA Glue is the nasty white stuff that you use at school and that is where is should stay. It warps all kinds of paper and card and is very messy. So best avoid these types of glue.
Sticky Pads (foam pads)
I really like these adhesive pads as they give a raised affect to any embellishments or die cuts that you want to add. You can buy them in a roll or as a sheet and then you cut the amount you need. Very user friendly and handy to have in your craft store.
Glue Gun
I haven’t used a glue gun, mainly because I have success with other types of glue and don’t want the expense of having to buy a hot glue gun. I’ve also heard good and bad reports about them. If you’re planning on a starting a new career in crafting or you're a big DIYer, then you might want to get one. If you’re just making your own wedding invitations, then stick with the simpler and cheaper glues mentioned above.
White stickers
I like to use white stickers to give a neat and clean finish to my wedding invitations and cards. You can secure all manner of things from wire to ribbon. Any size white stickers will do. I tend to use the price tickets that come in a pack and then cut them to size. A very handy essential in your kit.
Glue Dots
These come as a pad or on a roll and are they’re little dots that you peel off and stick to the back of embellishments to stick them down. They come in different sizes from the very tiny to about the size of your fingernail. Personally, I don’t find them very sticky and the embellishment comes off. For me, they were very disappointing, but others love them!
Spray Glue
I used to use spray glue in school and at work, but don’t use it at home as it’s very expensive. It is however a good for sticking paper to card, especially over a large surface area. It’s not good for different textures or embellishments.
It’s not something that I would use now as you really need to use it outside – the sticky spray can be inhaled and it’s not good for you at all! I think they’ve stopped using it in schools for this very reason.
Non Glue Adhesives
There are plenty of types of glue on the market, but you don’t actually have to use glue or adhesives all the time. There are other ways to attach and secure paper, card and embellishments. Here are some ideas:
- Use ribbon and a hole-punch to attach paper to card.
- You could then thread embellishments through the ribbon to decorate it.
- Brads and eyelets can secure vellum or paper to card.
- Fishing wire or beading wire is great for attaching beads, pearls and sequins to cards.
- Sticky corners are also great for attaching papers and vellums to card.
To choose your glue, the best thing to do is try different types of glue for the type of invitation you're making. Give yourself plenty of time, so you can see what the end result is like a few weeks after you've made the card. Also think about mailing it to yourself so you can see if it can withstand the pressures and strains of the postal service!
Once you've tried out various types of glue, let me know which ones you like!
If you're looking for other craft or card making items, there are a number of suppliers that offer a great range and/or low prices. I've made a note of them here, so check them out.
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