Made my own envelopes, but can’t get flaps to stay glued together! What kind of glue should I use?
I made envelopes out of cardstock so they are a little thicker than just regular paper. I have tried super glue, a glue pen and rubber cement glue and the envelopes just won’t hold to any of them! Please help with any suggestions. Like is there a special craft glue I need or something?
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If you can’t find a glue to stick try double sided adhesive tape.
I usually find that a multipurpose glue works but you need to hold the flaps in place while they dry – I use those small pegs to hold it together or place something heavy on them till they are stuck – put a piece of plastic between the envelope and whatever you weigh it down with in case some of the glue escapes.
I have a glue that is called Lick and Stick. Non toxic. You put it on the envelope and let it dry and when you are ready to seal you just wet it and seal away. I think I bought it a few years ago at a scrap book store.
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You should be able to use just a decent “glue stick” since the type of glue in it works well on porous surfaces like paper, and is a little tacky too.
If you need more bonding than that, you might look into a high quality permanent “white glue” like the kinds called PVA or bookbinding glue (less watery than other glues and fairly strong) which are often sold at art supply stores –you might have to weight those while drying– or try a “tacky” white glue.
Those are all intended for porous surfaces… superglue and rubber cement aren’t necessarily good for porous surfaces like paper/cardstock/etc.
“Glue pens” come with various types of glue in them though, so it’s hard to say much in general.
As mentioned, there are also tapes which are adhesive on both sides (often made for scrapbookers, etc.) that should work fine but would be more expensive than glue stick or other white glues.
HTH,
Diane B.