| There are so many adhesives for scrapbooking, | | | | apply the tape to the back of the object you |
| that it can be hard to know which type to | | | | want to affix, or apply tape to a surface and |
| use. This is a basic guide to help you along | | | | then stick items to the tape for even more |
| the way. One thing to always remember is to | | | | control. |
| use an acid-free adhesive so your projects | | | | |
| will not yellow and crumble as the years go | | | | Vellum tape "disappears" when you affix |
| by. | | | | vellum with it. It is the best for areas |
| | | | where there is no way you can hide another |
| Let's start with photos. One of the best | | | | adhesive. It works the same way as any other |
| solutions is a photo tab dispenser, which is | | | | tape. |
| a type of double-sided tape. Just apply a | | | | |
| piece to each corner of your photo and stick | | | | Another great way to affix vellum is with a |
| it on the background. Another great option | | | | spray adhesive. Spray adhesive works great |
| are photo corners. The photo corners adhere | | | | for see-through embellishments and items that |
| to your page, not to your photos. Then your | | | | need quick and even coverage, such as large |
| photo is just tucked into the photo corners | | | | papers and very small micro beads. |
| by the edges. This is the best no-mess option | | | | |
| if you think you might want to remove the | | | | Glue sticks are an inexpensive, quick and |
| photo at a later time. There are many types | | | | easy adhesive for paper. It's not messy and |
| from clear photo corners to fancy ones that | | | | is usually packaged in a swivel-up tube for |
| will enhance your page design. | | | | easy dispensing. One complaint is that it can |
| | | | dry out with age and your objects will fall |
| Glue dots and foam tapes are a great way to | | | | off, but it is a great general purpose |
| adhere small objects to your project. These | | | | adhesive. |
| adhesives are both double-sided, so they | | | | |
| adhere to both the embellishment and your | | | | Liquid glues are great for precise coverage |
| project. The best feature of these adhesives | | | | in small areas. Most of them dry clear, so it |
| are that they raise your embellishments from | | | | doesn't matter if you mess up a little! |
| the surface and make your pages "pop" with | | | | Liquid glues can be a bit messy sometimes, |
| added dimension. | | | | but with practice, you will soon be a pro. |
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| Double-stick tape is perfect for items that | | | | Metal glues are also a type of liquid glue. |
| need an extra-strong bond. It works well for | | | | This kind of glue is a secure way to adhere |
| heavy embellishments, textured | | | | metal embellishments, jewels, and other items |
| embellishments, or even tiny micro beads. | | | | that do not stick well with other adhesives. |
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| Tape runners can be a time-saving way of | | | | I hope this guide to scrapbooking adhesives |
| putting tape exactly wher you want it. They | | | | will be helpful to you as you start |
| come in permanent and repositionable | | | | scrapbooking all your wonderful memories! |
| adhesives for a variety of projects. You can | | | | |