New Glue, a review and A Freebie
For a long time I've tried to stay away from using ATG tape. Mainly because of this cost. Back in the 90's I used a wonderful refillable liquid adhesive that had a unique roll-on dispenser. It was the perfect adhesive and it was affordable. to make a long story short, the glue and dispenser went off the market and I was forced to find a replacement.
I make a lot of cards, a really lot of cards so I have to consider the cost that goes into making them. Because I use the best possible papers and inks I want to have the best adhesive possible holding it all together. So far using the ATG gun has been the best type of adhesive, but it is really too expensive and I still have to have on hand, score tape and several liquid adhesives.
About a month ago I came across a glue called 'The Best Glue Ever' I bought a bottle and I've been putting it through it's paces. My hope was to have one 'go to' glue. One glue on my desk, one glue on my order list - saying good by to paying ATG prices. I calculated by usage, my one bottle of BGE @ $7.49 makes as many cards as $24.00 worth of ATG Tape. And I don't have to worry about a "bad roll" or changing the tape in the gun.
I make a lot of cards, a really lot of cards so I have to consider the cost that goes into making them. Because I use the best possible papers and inks I want to have the best adhesive possible holding it all together. So far using the ATG gun has been the best type of adhesive, but it is really too expensive and I still have to have on hand, score tape and several liquid adhesives.
About a month ago I came across a glue called 'The Best Glue Ever' I bought a bottle and I've been putting it through it's paces. My hope was to have one 'go to' glue. One glue on my desk, one glue on my order list - saying good by to paying ATG prices. I calculated by usage, my one bottle of BGE @ $7.49 makes as many cards as $24.00 worth of ATG Tape. And I don't have to worry about a "bad roll" or changing the tape in the gun.
It even replaces my glue gun!
I have used this on every surface in my card making repertoire
Glitter paper
Glitter
Foiled Paper
Metallic Paper
Embossed Papers
Fabric
Fabric and Metallic Trims
Charms
Vellums
Tissue Papers
Chip Boards
Paper 3D Embellishments
This won't replace my foam dimensional tape - I don't need it too!
it will replace my liquid hot gun and tape glues.
Here is an example card I made using Best Glue Ever:
Metallics, glitters, embellishments, heavy papers, thin papers.
the card has no wrinkling, warping or buckling.
I'm sharing this as my honest, unpaid for unsolicited review because I found something I love as a card maker and something that will help me save money!
Here is my Freebie for your card making!
Thanks for stopping by,
Ginny M
Comments
Thanks for asking, I just made sure my link works - it wasn't!
As for foam tape...I do have an alternative:) I use a bit of corrugated cardboard adhered with the Best Glue Ever. It's cheap, environmentally friendly, and always available in any shape or size I need!
Just a dot of Best Glue Ever to adhere the cardboard square to the item, and a dot of glue on the other side to adhere it to the card or project. (Save a supply of several different thicknesses of cardboard for even more flexibility) or reach into your recycle bin and grab a piece of whatever is handy!
Blessings
Maxine
Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Shaz in Oz.x
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