I would always buy the biggest bottle I could get my hands on and just use that to refill my glue syringe and tiny 2 oz. bottles. I use Sobo Tacky Glue for 75% of the models I build. I love this glue. Doesn’t work so great with heavier materials.OK for chipboard, museum board or basswood models.Sometimes I would add a drop of water to dilute it just a little bit more and apply it to each layer with a paintbrush. Since the consistency of Elmer’s is thin and spreads nicely, I like using this glue for building topographic models that have many layers. Mainly for the only reason what that SOBO tacky glue is stronger. Several of my classmates swore by Elmer’s glue, but I was never a big fan. Works great for paper to paper applications, but that’s about it. I usually end up cutting off the dried off portion, to find glue that works. I’m not responsible if you glue your hand to the floor, hurt yourself or do something stupid.ĭuring college I always had a few glue sticks lying around. Some of these products are toxic and dangerous. I think that stuff is way to too toxic for my liking. I prefer to use isopropyl alcohol and nail polish remover, to help remove the gunk and residue left from glue and tape. I wrote about each product from the weakest to the strongest and I give a link to amazon showing exactly what product I am talking about. If you want to the section about tape CLICK HERE The first part is all about glue and then I break down the tape shortly after. I went back and forth about writing this blog post as a 2 part series but just decided to make this one big post. Sure I will always help a friend in a time of need, but generally speaking I was really uptight about lending out my tools in the studio. When you spray glue adhesive tiny glue particles instantly get everywhere and it is also extremely toxic. I don’t care for some products that works great for other people. Having this knowledge is powerful when considering what is possible with certain materials. Trial and error is the only way to learn this.
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