--- {"type":"list","title":"Comparing 14 Adhesive Brands for Crafts - By Mary Polanco","listId":75174,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco","visibleItemTotal":14,"creator":{"id":"MaryPolanco","name":"Mary Polanco","url":"https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco"},"stats":{"views":434,"likes":1,"followers":0},"category":"hobbies & interests","publishedAt":"2022-09-28T21:23:54.439Z","updatedAt":"2022-09-28T21:23:54.439Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Glue Name","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Brand","type":"Selection","multi":false},{"id":2,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":3,"name":"Good for","type":"Selection","multi":true},{"id":12,"name":"Comments in Video","type":"URL"},{"id":5,"name":"Tacky?","type":"Symbols","format":"tick_cross"},{"id":10,"name":"Dries clear?","type":"Symbols","format":"tick_cross"},{"id":11,"name":"Paper Stick Test","type":"Symbols","format":"tick_cross"},{"id":6,"name":"Overall Rating","type":"Symbols","format":"thumbs"},{"id":7,"name":"Written Comments","type":"Text","format":"long"},{"id":9,"name":"Link","type":"URL"}]} --- # Comparing 14 Adhesive Brands for Crafts - By Mary Polanco By [Mary Polanco (@MaryPolanco)](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco) 434 views · 1 like · 0 followers Published 28 September 2022 · Updated 28 September 2022 Category: hobbies & interests If you're looking for the perfect adhesive for your crafting needs, or just an all-around glue that works great on almost anything - then look no further than this list. Find Me: \* \[Instagram\](https://www.instagram.com/marypolancodesigns/) \* \[YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) \* \[Facebook\](https://www.facebook.com/MaryPolancodesigns) \* \[Blog\](https://marypolancodesigns.blogspot.com/) \* \[Email\](https://Merrymadecrafts2@gmail.com/) ## Items ### 1. [Liquid Adhesive](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/9/liquid-adhesive) Item ID: `9` - Brand: Crafter's Square - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cmkqy1kjzeop5wpucbiz.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Cardboard, Leather, Fabric - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +1 - Written Comments: The glue dried white and puffy. Pretty solid and strong hold. - Link: [https://www.dollartree.com/allary-liquid-adhesive-125oz-bottles/195808](https://www.dollartree.com/allary-liquid-adhesive-125oz-bottles/195808) ### 2. [Craftbond Dual Tip Glue Pen](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/0/craftbond-dual-tip-glue-pen) Item ID: `0` - Brand: Elmer's - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wiy6w4cbsguysjhbaygo.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Styrofoam, Cardboard - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: No - Dries clear?: Yes - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +1 - Written Comments: Dried clear, non-tacky and shiny. Good hold. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DNX6JW?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DNX6JW?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 3. [Original Tacky Glue](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/2/original-tacky-glue) Item ID: `2` - Brand: Aleene's Orignal - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/siszyecm8kmxqxkw1tbl.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Styrofoam, Cardboard, Metal, Fabric - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Easy-squeezed and gooey. Semi white finished. Hold is great. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EK7LGH4?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EK7LGH4?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 4. [Mono Aqua Liquid Glue](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/3/mono-aqua-liquid-glue) Item ID: `3` - Brand: Tombow - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uakzqt9e0dtwdqz6g8ei.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Metal, Cardboard, Styrofoam - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: Yes - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Clear-finish and shiny. Good hold as well. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-Mono-Liquid-Clear-1-Pack/dp/B00161UNSG/ref=sr\_1\_8?crid=UTNL726N12PA&keywords=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue&qid=1662681609&sprefix=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-8](https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-Mono-Liquid-Clear-1-Pack/dp/B00161UNSG/ref=sr_1_8?crid=UTNL726N12PA&keywords=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue&qid=1662681609&sprefix=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-8) ### 5. [School Glue](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/4/school-glue) Item ID: `4` - Brand: Elmer's - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e8bsafg7t6wxkgl3uljt.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Cardboard - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: No - Overall Rating: +1 - Written Comments: Dried very matte. Embellishments did not hold on the stick test. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E67UKC?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E67UKC?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 6. [Glue-All](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/12/glue-all) Item ID: `12` - Brand: Elmer's - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xkwpdnyjkda6x34k44wg.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Styrofoam, Fabric - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +1 - Written Comments: Dried super matte. Pretty strong hold. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012XO26AW?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012XO26AW?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 7. [Multi Medium Matte](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/5/multi-medium-matte) Item ID: `5` - Brand: Ranger - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nozc0un0fuwsbdvx66wz.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Styrofoam, Cardboard, Fabric - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Matte-finish. Very strong good hold. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBK54QC?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBK54QC?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 8. [Multi Mono (Pen Tip)](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/6/multi-mono-pen-tip) Item ID: `6` - Brand: Tombow - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dimmfw6ikjpmtoazxqus.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Cardboard, Metal, Fabric - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Tacky-finish is a good feature but not great for cards. Hold is pretty good as well. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-Multi-Liquid-Ounce-Single/dp/B00135M3OC/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=2QRNZ1KWB6PP5&keywords=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue&qid=1662683426&sprefix=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue%2Caps%2C344&sr=8-2](https://www.amazon.com/Tombow-Multi-Liquid-Ounce-Single/dp/B00135M3OC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QRNZ1KWB6PP5&keywords=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue&qid=1662683426&sprefix=tombow%27s+mono+multi+liquid+glue%2Caps%2C344&sr=8-2) ### 9. [Deluxe Adhesive](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/7/deluxe-adhesive) Item ID: `7` - Brand: Nuvo - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vr3n1uvq87skl7b0aofp.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Cardboard, Fabric, Styrofoam - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Light tacky-finish. Embellishments sticked pretty good. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749KX7YF?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749KX7YF?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 10. [Glossy Accents](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/8/glossy-accents) Item ID: `8` - Brand: Ranger - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jtuuqbl9einqmy7tsp3s.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Styrofoam, Cardboard, Fabric, Metal - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: No - Dries clear?: Yes - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Beautiful sheen finish and not tacky. Very good hold. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Items-GAC17042-Accents-Applicator/dp/B07HNMWZ14/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa?crid=1QAPZ4CX15XX9&keywords=glossy+accents+glue&qid=1662683687&sprefix=glossy+accents+%2Caps%2C408&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3JR4J7J8ISE8A&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCMU9NREw4VExFN00mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMDc1MjMzUjA5VEZYWEVQRzlHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMzEwNzkxTFZRNk5ONk5BS1ZPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==](https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Items-GAC17042-Accents-Applicator/dp/B07HNMWZ14/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1QAPZ4CX15XX9&keywords=glossy+accents+glue&qid=1662683687&sprefix=glossy+accents+%2Caps%2C408&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3JR4J7J8ISE8A&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCMU9NREw4VExFN00mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMDc1MjMzUjA5VEZYWEVQRzlHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMzEwNzkxTFZRNk5ONk5BS1ZPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==) ### 11. [Glue Tube](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/1/glue-tube) Item ID: `1` - Brand: Lawn Fawn - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/t7aivuswgapdxd62t7sb.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Cardboard - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: No - Dries clear?: Yes - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Dried clear not white and not tacky finish. Sticked the embellishments pretty well. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VWBXQF?tag=arypolanco-20&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VWBXQF?tag=arypolanco-20&th=1) ### 12. [Craft Bond](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/10/craft-bond) Item ID: `10` - Brand: Elmer's - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/h0dbjcckvam4qfjkefe9.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Styrofoam, Fabric, Cardboard - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: No - Dries clear?: Yes - Paper Stick Test: No - Overall Rating: -1 - Written Comments: Not tacky finish. dried clear but did not passed the paper stick test. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/ELMERS-Craftbond-Quick-Glue-E6001/dp/B00F49T7TM/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=1VIL50S9TWCS2&keywords=elmers+craft+bond&qid=1662684452&sprefix=elmers+craft+bon%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1](https://www.amazon.com/ELMERS-Craftbond-Quick-Glue-E6001/dp/B00F49T7TM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VIL50S9TWCS2&keywords=elmers+craft+bond&qid=1662684452&sprefix=elmers+craft+bon%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1) ### 13. [Glue Designer](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/11/glue-designer) Item ID: `11` - Brand: Art Glitter - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/b4lrblifddvmmibxoaqa.jpg) - Good for: Paper, Wood, Metal, Leather, Fabric, Styrofoam, Cardboard - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: No - Dries clear?: No - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Semi white finish. Pretty good hold with the embellishments. - Link: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767PZDL1?tag=arypolanco-20](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767PZDL1?tag=arypolanco-20) ### 14. [Precision Craft Glue](https://listium.com/@MaryPolanco/75174/comparing-14-adhesive-brands-for-crafts-by-mary-polanco/13/precision-craft-glue) Item ID: `13` - Brand: Bearly Art - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e9mfhxvfae89ne3expod.jpg) - Good for: Paper - Comments in Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaRhzmA0H4) - Tacky?: Yes - Dries clear?: Yes - Paper Stick Test: Yes - Overall Rating: +2 - Written Comments: Very similar to Art Glitter Glue except it can be delivered to your doors during the winter with no issues. - Link: [https://shop.catherinepooler.com/products/precision-craft-glue-original-by-bearly-arts?\_pos=1&\_sid=82c0f3154&\_ss=r](https://shop.catherinepooler.com/products/precision-craft-glue-original-by-bearly-arts?_pos=1&_sid=82c0f3154&_ss=r)