One of the most often question we get asked is “How do I know the  best adhesive to use on my paper crafts like cards, scrap booking and 3 dimensional projects?  Today we are listing our favorite way to use our favorite adhesives, the best features and the limitations to each adhesive.  Now you will know the best way to use the following adhesives for your next paper crafting projects! 

Tombow Liquid Glue (Item # 110755)

• Best Features:
  • Is a Crafter’s dream Glue!
  • Strong bond; dries clear. High tack, goes a long way, doesn’t adhere right away so it allows time for re-positioning
  • We recommend using small dots to control the output of the glue. Adheres many things.
  •  0.9 oz. (27 ml)
  • Has a fine tip for details and broad tip for large areas
  • Acid free
•  Limitations:
  • Easy to use too much, sticky on the fingers.
  • Not suitable for under ribbon.
• The following craft mediums CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with Tombow Liquid Glue:
  • • • Card Stock
      • Vellum
      • Acetate
      • Boxes-3/D projects
      • Detail Die Cuts
      • Glitter
      • Metal Elements
      • Sequins
    • The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Tombow Liquid Glue:
      • Ribbon 

Snail Adhesive (Item# 104332) 

• Best Features:
  • very fast to use.
  • Is double-sided permanent adhesive.
  • It applies in a controlled amount of adhesive directly to your project,
  • Hands and work area never get sticky.
  • Easy to apply and refill
  • Acid free
  • Refills available 
• Limitations:
  • really only good for paper to paper.
  • Medium to low tack.
  • Doesn’t work extremely well in high humidity.
• The following craft mediums CAN  be used in confidence and recommended to use with Snail Adhesive:
  • • Card Stock
  • The following medium(s) are just “OK” to use with Snail Adhesive:
    • Vellum
    • Acetate
    • Boxes-3/D projects (use with caution can come apart if humid, doesn’t hold well but will work in a pinch)
    • Detail Die Cuts
    • Glitter
    • Ribbon
  • The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Snail Adhesive:
    • Boxes-3/D projects
    • Metal Elements
    • Sequins

Tear and Tape Adhesive (Item# 138995)

• Best Features:
  • • tears easily so no need to use scissors and get them gummy.
    • Backing easily peels off.
    • High tack.
    • Thin width for versatility.
    • Works well with about any medium, including ribbon.
• Limitations:
  • • Once it’s down, it’s down for the most part, especially on paper. 
    • This is our favorite adhesive because it ticks almost every box! 
• The following craft medium(s) CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with Tear and Tape Adhesive:
  • • Card Stock
    • Vellum
    •  Acetate
    • Boxes-3/D projects 
• The following medium(s) are just “OK”to use with Tear and Tape Adhesive:
• • • Metal Elements
    • Detail Die Cuts
    • Glitter
• The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Tear and Tape Adhesive:
  • • Sequins

Stampin’ Dimensionals (Item# 104430)

• Best Features:
  • • Double-sided adhesive foam dots add depth and dimension.
    • Instant bond.
    • 300 dots
    •  Allows extra room in layers for thicker items, such as ribbons.
    • Medium tack.
    • Low profile so layers aren’t unstable by being too high.
    • Hexagonal so best value for money.
    • Can be cut in half or quarters.
• Limitations:
  • • Can show under Black or dark colored card stock and/or layers 
•  The following craft medium(s) CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
  • • Card Stock
    • Vellum
    • Acetate
    • Metal Elements
    • Ribbon
  • The following medium(s) are just “OK”  to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
    • Boxes-3/D projects 
    • Detailed Die Cuts
  • The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
    • Glitter
    • Sequins

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (Item# 144108)

• Best Features:
  • • Double-sided adhesive foam dots add depth and dimension
    • Instant bond
    • Acid free 
    • 720 pieces
    • 1/4″ (6.4 mm) diameter
    • Great for smaller pieces of paper and/or embellishments 
    •  Allows extra room in layers for thicker items, such as ribbons.
    • Medium tack.
    • Low profile so layers aren’t unstable by being too high.
    • Hexagonal so best value for money.
• Limitations:
  • • Can show under Black or dark colored card stock and/or layers 
•  The following craft medium(s) CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
  • • Card Stock
    • Vellum
    • Acetate
    • Metal Elements
    • Ribbon
  • The following medium(s) are just “OK”  to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
    • Boxes-3/D projects 
    • Detailed Die Cuts
    • Sequins if the dimensional can go underneath without being seen.
  • The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
    • Glitter
    • Sequins

Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack (Item# 150893)

• Best Features:
  • • Double-sided adhesive foam dots add depth and dimension
    • Instant bond
    • Acid free 
    • 200 regular-size Stampin’ Dimensionals
    • 480 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
    • Great for all types of projects, versatility with two different sizes
    •  Allows extra room in layers for thicker items, such as ribbons.
    • Medium tack.
    • Low profile so layers aren’t unstable by being too high.
    • Hexagonal so best value for money.
    • Great to use with dark colored and Black card stock so it won’t show the layers 

• Limitations:
  • • Not for use with light colored card stock layers as they will show
•  The following craft medium(s) CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
  • • Card Stock
    • Vellum
    • Acetate
    • Metal Elements
    • Ribbon
  • The following medium(s) are just “OK”  to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
    • Boxes-3/D projects 
    • Detailed Die Cuts
    • Sequins if the dimensional can go underneath without being seen.
  • The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Stampin’ Dimensionals:
    • Glitter
    • Sequins

Mini Glue Dots  (Item# 103683)

• Best Features:
  • • Very high tack
    • Instant bond
    • No fumes, no mess, no drying time
    • Great for small items, metal, or ribbon.
    •  Holds heavier embellishments.
    • 300 dots
    • 3/16″ (5 mm) diameter
• Limitations:
  • • None  
• The following craft medium(s) CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with Glue Dots:
  • • Card Stock
    • Vellum
    • Acetate
    • Metal Elements
    • Ribbon
  • The following medium(s) are just “OK” to use with Glue Dots:
    • Boxes-3/D projects 
    • Detailed Die Cuts
    • Sequins (But not our first choice, can be very tedious)
  • The following medium(s) are
  • The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Glue Dots:
    • Glitter

Fine Tip Glue Pen  (Item# 138309)

• Best Features:
  • No more sticky messes! Reach for this when you need whisper-thin strands of glue
  • Very fine tip for adhering detailed dies, glitter with precision, or any small elements.
  • Pin in the lid to prevent clogging
  • Can also be used as a glossy finish – cover an element in the glue and let dry for a glossy look, such as truck windows or dew drops
  • Low tack
  • The slender precision tip lays down a fine line of glue—great for adhering delicately detailed paper die cuts, teensy weensy embellishments, and bits of glitter.
  • 1 oz. (30 ml)
  • Acid free
• Limitations:
  • Allow time to dry.
  • Doesn’t adhere right away – hold elements in position for a few moments.
  • Not suitable for ribbon.

• The following craft medium(s) CAN be used in confidence and recommended to use with
  • • Fine Tip Glue Pen:
      • Card Stock
      • Detailed Die Cuts
      • Sequins 
      • Glitter
• The following medium(s) are NOT recommended to use with Fine Tip Glue Pen:
  • • • Vellum
      • Acetate
      • Metal Elements
      • Boxes-3/D projects
      • Ribbon

This list will help you navigate the best adhesive to use on your card making, scrapbooking, and other paper craft projects!   If you liked this post be sure to share on your Facebook, Twiiter, Instagram and You Tube so you can share with your friends and family!