Comments on: What is the best glue for paper (card-stock) models of buildings and such? http://architecturelife.com/2008/12/17/what-is-the-best-glue-for-paper-card-stock-models-of-buildings-and-such/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:21:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Diane B. http://architecturelife.com/2008/12/17/what-is-the-best-glue-for-paper-card-stock-models-of-buildings-and-such/#comment-298 Diane B. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:26:40 +0000 http://architecturelife.com/2008/12/17/what-is-the-best-glue-for-paper-card-stock-models-of-buildings-and-such/#comment-298 Since you're using paper or cardstock, the most common glue for those kinds of models is probably stick glue (the solid, white stuff that comes in a tube). It's basically a "white glue," which is excellent for porous surfaces, but it's also thick and tacky so gives quick grab. If there are any places where you want a *really immediate* grab while the stick glue or white glue dries, put a thin line or dot of glue from a glue gun between the parts to be joined but not right on top of the white glue. If you want to use a liquid glue, use a *thin* layer of "PVA" glue like Sobo, etc., or a "tacky glue" --those are both white glues too. HTH, and have fun! Diane B. Since you’re using paper or cardstock, the most common glue for those kinds of models is probably stick glue (the solid, white stuff that comes in a tube). It’s basically a “white glue,” which is excellent for porous surfaces, but it’s also thick and tacky so gives quick grab.

If there are any places where you want a *really immediate* grab while the stick glue or white glue dries, put a thin line or dot of glue from a glue gun between the parts to be joined but not right on top of the white glue.

If you want to use a liquid glue, use a *thin* layer of “PVA” glue like Sobo, etc., or a “tacky glue” –those are both white glues too.

HTH, and have fun!

Diane B.

]]> By: iScuba http://architecturelife.com/2008/12/17/what-is-the-best-glue-for-paper-card-stock-models-of-buildings-and-such/#comment-297 iScuba Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:28:45 +0000 http://architecturelife.com/2008/12/17/what-is-the-best-glue-for-paper-card-stock-models-of-buildings-and-such/#comment-297 Gorilla Glue I think is the best all-purpose glue for just about any project. Gorilla Glue I think is the best all-purpose glue for just about any project.

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