| Scrapbooking adhesives come in more choices than | | | | page layouts. As you run the tape along a surface, it |
| ever. As this hobby grows, the manufacturers are | | | | leaves behind a continuous line of adhesive. You use |
| responding to the needs of scrapbookers. Since page | | | | only as much as you need for each item. |
| layouts have moved from just photos, paper and a | | | | Glue Dots: A must-have for heavy embellishments, |
| few stickers to more complex designs like 3-D | | | | glue dots allow for a strong bond and are perfect for |
| elements, metals, fabric and ribbon, scrapbookers now | | | | fabric and ribbons. They come in a range of sizes, |
| need adhesives that can handle the latest in | | | | mounted on either a roll or sheet. |
| scrapbooking trends and techniques. | | | | Glue Sticks: Still a favorite among scrapbookers, glue |
| The key to scrapbook adhesives is that they must be | | | | sticks are less messy than most glue. They allow you |
| photo-safe. You need to be sure any product you are | | | | to cover a wide area quickly. Yet, they still can be |
| using on your scrapbooking pages, particularly on the | | | | used on small items. Before you purchase glue sticks, |
| back of your photos, will not cause damage to them | | | | make sure they are photo-safe. You don't want the |
| over time. When it comes to adhesives, scrapbookers | | | | ones made for school projects. |
| have a variety of options. | | | | Adhesive Spray: The advantages of adhesive spray |
| Photo Corners: These are the pioneer adhesives of | | | | are even coverage and transparency. They work well |
| scrapbooking, and they still remain a popular choice for | | | | with vellum, unlike some adhesives that will show |
| many scrapbookers. When scrapbooking first began, | | | | through the paper. You do have to be very careful |
| photo corners were used because they would allow | | | | with overspray. Always put down paper to cover your |
| you to attach photographs to a page and still remove | | | | work surface before using adhesive spray. |
| them. Because photo corners are not permanent | | | | Tape: Most scrapbookers prefer double-sided tape for |
| adhesives, they are ideal for heritage photographs and | | | | adhering scrapbooking page elements. However, |
| anything you don't want to permanently mount to a | | | | one-sided tape is useful on the back of brads or |
| page. They now come in a variety of colors and | | | | eyelets to keep paper from catching on the prongs. |
| materials. | | | | Foam Tape: Foam tape comes in a variety of sizes |
| Glue: Whether in pens, bottles or tubes, glue is the | | | | and shapes, such as dots and squares. The adhesive |
| most versatile adhesive option for scrapbookers. Glue | | | | is double-sided, and the foam allows page elements to |
| pens allow you to put a tiny dot of glue where ever | | | | have a dimensional effect. This adds interest to small |
| you need it. They come in permanent and | | | | items and works very well with letters in titles. |
| repositionable varieties, as well as specialized glues | | | | Scrapbookers can never have enough adhesive. |
| made for fabric or metal. | | | | Always stock up on your favorites and bring plenty |
| Tape Runners: These are a basic supply for most | | | | with you when you go to a crop or workshop. It helps |
| scrapbookers. Tape runners are double-sided | | | | to have a variety of adhesives available as you work |
| adhesives and come in dispensers or on a roll. Like | | | | on a project. Consider your choices and choose the |
| glue, they are available in permanent and repositionable | | | | ones that best fit your scrapbooking style. |
| tape. Tape runners are convenient and fast for quick | | | | |