The Basics of Scrapbooking Adhesives
Scrapbookers can never have enough adhesives, and now it comes in so many choices. The scrapbooking manufacturers offer some very innovative adhesives that can meet the new demands of the scrapbooking industry. Trends and scrapbooking techniques have continues to change, and you need to know what adhesive to choose for your scrapbooking projects.
Photo safe is the most important quality when choosing a scrapbooking adhesive. Make sure any adhesive you choose is archival sage, especially when using them on the back of your photographs. Scrapbookers have so many choices when it comes to adhesives.
Photo Corners: These are the pioneer adhesives of scrapbooking, and they still remain a popular choice for many scrapbookers. When scrapbooking first began, photo corners were used because they would allow you to attach photographs to a page and still remove them. Because photo corners are not permanent adhesives, they are ideal for heritage photographs and anything you don’t want to permanently mount to a page. They now come in a variety of colors and materials.
Glue: Whether in pens, bottles or tubes, glue is the most versatile adhesive option for scrapbookers. Glue pens allow you to put a tiny dot of glue where ever you need it. They come in permanent and repositionable varieties, as well as specialized glues made for fabric or metal.
Tape Runners: These are double-sided adhesives that are sold in rolls or in dispensers. They are a must-have supply for any scrapbooker. Similar to glue, they come in permanent and repositionable varieties. They are convenient and less messy than regular glue. You run the tape along your photos, paper or any other surface that needs adhesives. It leaves behind a continuous line of adhesive.
Glue Dots: A must-have for heavy embellishments, glue dots allow for a strong bond and are perfect for fabric and ribbons. They come in a range of sizes, mounted on either a roll or sheet.
Glue Sticks: Glue sticks provide a convenient, easy-to-use alternative to glue, without the sticky mess. You can cover a large area quickly, making them a great choice for creating fast layouts. Before you buy a glue stick, make sure it states that it is photo-safe. Some varieties, like those use for school projects, are not.
Adhesive Spray: Scrapbookers love adhesive spray because it provides even coverage and transparency. A perfect choice for vellum, it doesn’t show through like some other glue alternatives do. Always cover your work space before you apply adhesive glue. It can easily leave over spray.
Tape: Double-sided tape is a basic scrapbooking adhesive. Standard one-sided tape is also a must-have for scrapbookers. Apply one-sided tape to the back of eyelets or brads to keep the prongs from catching on the paper.
Foam Tape: Dots and squares are common shapes for foam tape. Double-sided, this adhesive gives your page elements a dimensional effect. Try using them with letters and scrapbooking titles and add some interest to your pages.
Scrapbooking adhesive is a basic supply for scrapbookers. Stock up on a variety of glue and adhesives before you go to any crop or workshop. Each project may call for a different type of scrapbooking adhesive. Choice the one that best fits your needs.
Christine Perry is an avid scrapbooker and has over 10 years of scrapbooking experience. Her favorite scrapbooking subjects are her reluctant teenagers. She invites you to her website, http://www.intoscrapbooking.com for more beginner scrapbooking and creative memories scrapbooking.
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