Adhesive Dots – Typically made of rubber co-polymer, resin and mineral oil. Adhesive dots go by many brand names, and have many purposes. Some are permanent and some are repositionable. Adhesive dots are great in paper crafting projects, when you need a strong bond between lightweight items.
Suggested Surfaces: Use adhesive dots for paper-to-paper applications
Products:AMOS TIP-TACK, TOWER ADHESIVE DOTS
Craft Glue – Craft glues typically have PVA as one of their main ingredients, and you can include school glue, glue sticks, and other white glues in this category. I use craft glue primarily for gluing embellishments to my craft projects that are decorative (light use). It’s great for items where you need light to moderate durability.
Suggested Surfaces: Wood, paper, plastic, fabric (anything porous)
Products:DALA CRAFT GLUE, DALA SCHOOL WHITE GLUE, AMOS WHITE CRAFT GLUE 34ML, AMOS ANIMAL GLUE STICK
Decoupage medium/Dala Podge – Decoupage mediums, including Dala Podge, are comparable to PVA glues, as they contain polyvinyl acetate (PVA). Decoupaging is the art of layering items onto a surface, and that’s exactly what you do with these products. What I love about decoupage mediums is that they are waterbase and non-toxic, and easy for beginning crafters to use. You can use Dala Podge as “standard” craft glue too, but only use it when layering and attaching things like paper and fabric to a surface. If attaching embellishments, use a craft glue, as it’s a bit stronger.
Suggested Surfaces: Wood, glass, tin, fabric, paper, ceramic and some plastics (you’ll need to do a test for your plastic)
Products:DALA PODGE 250ML, DALA DECO KIT
Spray Adhesive – These come in cans with a spray nozzle, and are adhesives combined with propellant for even distribution across your project. Can be used as a dual pursoe glues due to its varing strength - low-tack (which is temporarily repositionable) and high-tack (which is permanent). Ideal for larger projects for example attaching posters, stencils or photographs to walls, plastics, wood & metal, etc.
Suggested Surfaces: Paper and other lightweight porous surfaces
Products:DALA ART MOUNT ADHESIVE 200ML
Super Glue – Super glue is part of a family of adhesives known as cyanoacrylates. They have industrial, medical and household uses and have some minor toxicity (so use with care). Use super glue when you really need a strong bond that isn’t going to come apart, even if subjected to things like weather and moisture. Standard craft projects won’t need this type of durability, but on occasion you’ll need it if your item will be subjected to extensive wear and tear. Once you open the container, the shelf life is about one month – and always be careful of getting it on your fingers when using (they can stick together)!
Suggested Surfaces: Glass, metal, plastic, rubber
Products:AMOS SUPER GLUE, DALA SUPER GLUE 5ML