What Glues to Use With Which Projects?
Using the correct glues in creating miniatures will ensure you the best results with your finished projects. This page is a quick reference for common miniature projects. For a complete listing of the many fine glue products we carry go to our glue category. Always keep in mind when glue is used on any wood material, anywhere there is glue residue you cannot apply stain and get coverage. Carefully wipe off any water base glue seepage as you work on your project. When using petroleum based glues such as Quick Grip, apply carefully to avoid any glue seepage on areas you hope to stain later. Another tip when gluing wood projects: it is wise to avoid pre-painting any edges that will be glued together. It is difficult to get a good bond on a painted surface.
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| MATERIAL |
| Plywood Shell & Walls |
Tacky Glue,Wood Glue |
| Siding |
Quick Grip |
| Shingles |
Tacky Glue,Clear Gel Tacky |
| Wood Trim |
Tacky Glue,Quick Grip |
| Windows & Doors |
Tacky Glue,Quick Grip |
| Wallpaper, Ceiling Paper |
YES Glue |
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| Carpet |
Two sided tape |
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| Tile |
Aleene's Platinum Bond |
| Brick |
Aleene's Platinum Bond, Tacky Glue, |
| Stone |
Mortar Mix |
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| Hardwood Floor: Strips |
Aleene's Platinum Bond |
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| Sheets |
Aleene's Platinum Bond |
| Light Fixtures (to ceiling) |
Tacky,Quick Grip,Silicone Gel |
| Hanging Pictures |
QUIK-STIK, Blue Tack |
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| Plastics |
Aleene's Platinum Bond,Plastic Cement |
| Metal |
Multi Purpose Cement |
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| Name |
Type |
| Tacky |
Thick white glue, dries clear and does not get brittle over time.Very good for most craft purposes |
| Wood Glue |
For use with bonding wood to wood. Glue is generally yellow and dries yellow. It has wood fiber in it for a superior hold. |
| QUIK-STIK |
Wax based, nonhardening temporary adhesive |
| Quick Grip |
Solvent based glue. Dries clear. Thick consistency |
| Bond 484 |
Thick spreadable white tacky glue |
| Bond 527 |
Plastic Model Cement |
| Spray Adhesive |
Aerosol glue used for light, even coverage for landscape materials and fabrics |
| YES Glue |
Very thick spreadable glue. Perfect for paper crafts. Alternate name: Grandmother Stover’s |
| Tinted Glue |
White glue with colorant added, ideal for miniature furniture crafting |
| Zap-A-Gap |
"Super Glue" type adhesive, there are a variety of additives for this line. |
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