Cricut people - the Zig 2 way glue is what you can use to make your mats sticky again. We use it all the time in this house for that (because making my own cards is awesome, but paper sheds a lot.)
I use a stainless steel needle tip in lieu of a tooth pick, because I can wipe the glue off with a damp paper towel as I go (especially useful during long gluing sessions), and there's very little waste. I also found a wood/crazy glue combo (at the no-longer-a-dollar store of all places) that works fantastic on wood, chipboard, cardstock and paper. It does not have as much water as the others, and dries quite fast, with a stronger hold than plain wood glue. Edited to add: I appreciate so much that you stressed the point about reading the safety information and following the instructions. Someone else on YT recommends using regular crazy glue to harden chip board so that it can be sanded (it works) but they never mentioned the fumes or how harmful breathing them in is. Thank you for caring so much and for sharing your knowledge so freely.
Great tips and I will definitely have to try out the wood/crazy glue combo because anything with less moisture fantastic for paper! I feel like it's so important and was necessary in a video about glue. So many of them can be very dangerous if used wrong just once or incorrectly over time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me as well💖
I love educational videos, so this is right up my alley. I just wonder how many people are going to walk up on me and see "glue and how to use it" and just the raised eyebrows of confusion.
It's always so intimidating to make these to try and do such a broad subject justice but I hope its educational enough to get people started on their own research. You never know, you may find someone else who is interested in glue and its properties!
@@BentleyHouseMinis I also love the villains comparison and I laughed so much, but it really helps putting physical characteristics to a glue. They’re all so different!
I don't make miniatures but I like watching other people make them. I never thought I would enjoy a video about glue for a hobby I don't have but I did. I think with the more knowledge I gain, the more I'll finally be inspired to create my own project someday.
I am so glad you still found it interesting and I hope you do create a project someday when you feel its the right time! When you do, you'll know what glue to grab!
I haven't made anything artistic by hands since primary school, and yet I am watching 40 minute video about glue. My you tube subscription list is a weird and mysterious one... :D
Great job! I never thought I’d sit through a 40 minute video about glue lol! I’ve had a super glue incident where I used a dot on fabric and burned me and started to smolder needless to say I haven’t done that again. Tacky glue is my favorite now and Gorilla wood glue too I use that for filling in gaps. Loved all the Disney characters to each glue.
I am so sorry it burned you! Yikes! I am glad the video was less painful than expected😄 I had to liven it up to keep myself entertained too! I definitely need to try Gorilla Wood Glue as I have heard good things about it!
Glue is a very deep subject honestly... I feel like this 40 min video only scratched the surface of what I could say about glue lol! Thanks for watching!
This was a really fun video! Knowing lots about glue is my party trick 😂 Glad to find fellow glue enthusiasts. For minis in particular, liquid cement or jewelers cement is an amazing adhesive for all kinds of materials (paper, wood, plastic, metal, etc). It's gel based, dries pretty quickly, long lasting, and you need the smallest amount. It typically comes in a small metal tube with a pinpoint applicator which makes it great for really small scale items without glue spilling out.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Ara. I am just starting out and have been watching many tutorials and thought I wish someone would make a video on what glue is best for each project. You must have read my mind. I absolutely love your tutorials. You are one very clever and artistic lady. I haven’t unpacked my dollhouse yet. I procrastinate a lot, but will get started soon. I am from Perth, Western Australia and really appreciate you sharing your talent. Cheers Robyn
Who knew talking about glue could be entertaining? It took me a while to watch the whole thing because I was entertaining grandchildren- or they were entertaining me. But I finally got a little quiet time to myself with a cup of coffee and a friend.
I don’t think I’d ever be this excited to watch a video about types of GLUE! Ara could literally make a video about thee most boring thing and she’d make it so interesting I don’t know how you do it Ara but I get so immersed in videos like this! 🙌🏼☺️
For metal I highly recommend Allene's Jewelry and Metal Glue. It's a super-type glue and really works for metal; I find E6000 takes too long to set up and your pieces fall apart unless you hold them forever lol. When a glue stick is needed, Scotch Create Permanent Glue Stick absolutely rocks and puts all other glue sticks to shame. Instead of super glue, I've been using DAP Rapid Fuse. Again, a super-type, but even better.
Thank you for the recommendation! One of the biggest issues I have with putting together the Rolife kits is they have metal being glued to plastic, wood, other metals, etc. I have this coffee cup weather vane thing that was just the bane of that project. Took me ages to put it together and *stay* together. Even now, it lists heavily to one side and needs to be redone. I shall be buying this glue and trying again!
I just spent 40 minutes watching glue dry 😂 and I loved every minute! So helpful and informative... how many times have I used the wrong glue because it was the nearest to hand and then regretted it? ... too many! Thanks for this video ❤ ps I missed seeing Stormy pop up but glue and pooches don't mix well
Lol! Yay! Thank you Sarah Beth! Yeah she wasn't allowed in when I was using the fume intense glues so she just didn't end up in any video footage this time around. I am sure she will again soon!
Great video! I use Beacon's Gem-Tac for all my white gluing. It has a great hold and is the only white glue that gets stronger when heated. Works great on leather too.
Ara, this is so useful; I’ve wasted money and time in the past! I love the analogy with the Disney characters too….thank you so much for your knowledge x
I am so glad it was helpful! I still feel like I only just scratched the surface of the topic of glue but if it helps artists just start their research in the right direction then I am happy!
I appreciated this video! Even though I've been sticking stuff together for 65 years, I'm new to miniatures, so this was helpful. I'm hoping that you can make a video for newbies about other supplies you use, particularly when you choose foam board, mat board, chipboard, cardboard, etc.!
Thank you!! This video was a ton of work but I am so happy to have it finished so others could benefit from it if they are wanting to know more about glues!
The main thing that rubber cement is good for is as a masking tool. This is particularly good for making chipped paint or exposing rust under metal. I dab the rubber cement onto the project, particularly on protruding edges and allow it to dry. Then I paint the project as normal, and when the paint is dry, I rub the rubber cement off, exposing the material underneath. This is great for aged wood with chipped paint.
For E-6000, I *highly* recommend using Gorilla Glue Clear Grip instead. It does the same thing, but does not contain the same suspect cancer causing ingredients. Also, use a bit a petroleum jelly on the tip and grooves to keep the cap from sticking. EDIT!!! I realized this implies that there are no suspect cancer causing ingredients in Clear Grip. This is incorrect. There is one ingredient both Clear Grip and E-6000 have. And then there is a second ingredient that E-6000 has. So you'll be exposed to the first suspect ingredient anyway, just save yourself from the second one since Clear Grip is a dupe of E-6000. Look up the material safety data sheets for both the products.
@@BentleyHouseMinis I should edit my message. I'll lose your like, but re-reading it I realized it sounds like it contains no suspect cancer causing ingredients. Which isn't true - there is one they both have. But E-6000 has an additional one that Clear Grip doesn't have. Yeah gotta edit. Rather be clear than have the like.
Thank you so much for this information! I am working with metal for the next little while, and I thought I was stuck with E-6000 (I don't like it, never have).
This was sooo helpful as someone just trying to get into miniatures without spending an arm and a leg. I just finished my second year teaching art so hearing you roast the purple glue sticks was too real 😂Thank you!!!❤
Thanks for a great video, Ara! If I may recommend another glue, I love Zap Formula 560 Canopy Glue. It’s very lightweight, dries super clear, and has a strong hold. It’s used by folks who make model planes, but I use it for attaching acetate/clear plastic for windows, etc. I haven’t found anything quite as inconspicuous as this glue when you need to attach transparent things. And onward marches the mini glue journey! 😄
✨️I ADORE Gorilla glue gel and the small nozel bottlethat they make that has little "pressers" on both sides (kind of like a hot glue trigger) for very small projects like the metal kits. I use glue instead of the tabs because it tends to still be unstable after construction and looks kind of weird. 🌟Also a tip... I got it all over my hands accidentally once and looked up hacks to get it off fairly quickly and slathering either petroleum jelly or vegetable oil in the area. Let it sit for a bit then massage the are with the oil and something in those products breaks down the chemicals in the glue and it comes off pretty quickly and left my hands pretty darn smooth. Highly recommend!
Just found your channel, and I'm obsessed. I, too, love glue and adhesives. I normally make greeting cards and mixed media projects. Been recently into learning about clay miniatures.
Another great video! I have printed out the pdf, thank you for taking so much time to create this resource. I will be adding to my info binder next to my color wheel. A tip for using hot glue, especially with children; keep a bowl of ice water on or very near the work surface in the event the hot glue or worse the tip of the hot glue gun, comes into contact with skin. This instantly cools the glue so it can be removed and cools/soothes the burn area. I know it is a spill hazard, but better than burns. If the water isn’t used I put into the dog dish or water a plant.
Having an info binder is such a great idea! Maybe I should work on something like that for myself too! Great tip for hot glue... definitely want to avoid those burns!
Thank you for putting together the helpful reference sheet. I agree with staying away from purple glue sticks. In addition to accidentally staining your project purple, they smell disgusting and they are very bad at actually holding anything together.
I am so glad you like the reference sheet! I figured that would be easier than searching through a 40 minute video anytime you need some info! Down with purple glue sticks😄
There are a lot of comments so I apologize if this has already been said but one of my new favorite glues is Yes! Paste. It comes in a tub and you can brush it on... It's very good for youth with paper because it doesn't warp it as it dries
Your a true peach! I believe you made connections to Disney villains so perfectly! I enjoyed a video about GLUE! so that is truly something! I have had similar results and got some others to work despite myself! Instructions are so key to making glues work correctly!
I love Elmer's Craft Bond spray adhesive glue but it's used specifically for finishing "smalls" (2x2"-4-4") for embroidery - ornaments, etc. - spraying soft backing fabric to foam core as iron interfacing won't work, foam core will melt. Also another glue I use I don't think you exactly mentioned is Dap Rapid Fuse Primer for plastics. I loved this vid! Great ideas, ty
Thank you for such a helpful video! Fyi, for rubber cement, I saw a miniaturist use it to bond paper to clear plastic to make shiny tiles without warping or the glue showing through. I haven't tried it myself but thought I'd pass that on!
I don't craft any thing ever. But I just sat here and watched an entire video on glue lol. Thanks for the informative video and apparently being very entertaining.
Thanks for this insightful, villainous video :D And for the mention! It actually reminded met that I need to get some rubber cement glue as that is actually GREAT for bookbinding :) much love!
I used pretty much all of these for my various projects. After watching Heather Tracy videos, I did switch to Star Bond for my super glue. It comes in a larger bottle that doesn't harden as fast causing waste and in thin, medium and thick liquid so you can pick what you need for your projects.
Thank you so much for this AND your response about the glue I should start my very first project with. I ordered the tacky glue and can't wait to start my book nook. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions!!
My personal go-to are Beacon 3 in 1 for wood installation and structure on dollhouses as well as using on fabric without sewing (and it doesn't soak through cloth) I also use it for furniture, and glueing down pretty much everything. It can be sanded and has a relatively quick drying time but not obnoxious like super glue. Gorilla wood glue for shingles. Modpodge for sealing. I highly recommend YES! Paste for wallpaper or paper flooring. I've been using Nori paste recently but not sure how I feel about it yet.
Applause!! Great video Ara. I wish I’d watched it earlier today. I could have used a different glue on a current project. Now I may have to start again. 🤔 So much good information, just what I was hoping for! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us beginners as well as those more experienced. I truly appreciate all the work you do to teach us and entertain us at the same time. You are a jewel!
I am so glad to hear that it was helpful and what you needed for your own projects! I hope you can get those pieces back together again with another glue!
The long-awaited glue video! Yeah! Thank you very much. (That rubber cement you played with as a kid might still be sticky. As I discovered when removing the wallpaper from my childhood dollhouse. And Goo Gone does not get rid of the sticky.)
I am glad to finally get it out there... but I am already thinking with all the suggestions of glues to try I might have to make another Glue video some day! And yuck on the rubber cement.😄 That stuff is wild!
This was awesome. Thank you so much! I have been using some of my glues incorrectly. I will definitely be referring back to this a lot. Thank you(oh I said that already) I really appreciate the time you put into this video and PDF😊😊
This was a great informative video thsnks for taking the time to share. I need to learn about the metal glue. The zap too. Double sided tape is great on wall paper in the dollhouse.
Thank you! I am sure there could be a whole other video about tape but it would only be like 2 minutes long because I only use masking tape lol! Great reminder that tape can help in projects too!
For UV resin, the photopolymer resins used by many 3D printers work the same way as the little bottles, are available in a wide variety of colors, and are much cheaper in quantity. Rubber cement is good for attaching paper or photo prints to a substrate. The slow drying allows you to reposition until the thing you're attaching is in the perfect place. We used to use it for paste-up of print masters for catalogs before disk space was inexpensive enough to manage lots of images at the same time. In addition to JB Weld, you might consider JB Kwik, which is the 5 minute version. I use it for assembling metal miniature figurines quite a lot. For assembling styrene model kits, I would recommend either acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone. They're inexpensive from a home store and they're styrene solvents that work just like the more expensive plastic adhesives like Tamiya Extra Thin. The advantage here is that you're effectively welding the parts together because the glue melts a bit of the plastic on each side of the join and the plastic resets quickly in the joined position. Note that these are all flammable and the fumes are a somewhat toxic.
Thank you for the awesome information on these glues! I can see why rubber cement is used in that way as it did take quite a while to dry and still could be pulled apart after it had dried.
Great info - thank you! I’m a year late to the game, but here’s my two cents: After a lifelong love of crafting, I finally dipped my toes into the miniature waters with 1/24 scale room kits and even smaller scenes in Altoid tins. (This was during Covid!) After much frustration with the Beacon-like glue that came with the first kit, I switched to my go-to paper crafting adhesive, Art Glitter Glue (AGG) and it made all the difference -- for me. As a consequence, I was able to stay at it long enough to develop the skill I needed to feel confident to start a miniature scene of my own - from scratch. Now all I need is the time. Beacon definitely has it’s place and I still use it a lot, but my favorite thing about AGG has always been that it dries super fast and has an ultra-fine tip which is invaluable for miniature work. Plus the less you use, the better it works so the fine tip limits how much it dispenses. It also dries matte so if I happen to use a bit too much, it isn’t disastrous. (It seems to be in the PVA family, but much thinner.) I can’t speak to whether it will deteriorate over time, but everything I’ve made so far is still holding together. I even used it for assembling walls and wood furniture pieces and all is well - so far! Thank you for sharing so much useful info. I discovered you a week or so back and have now subscribed.
This was so much fun!! Also very informative 😊. Hey one use for glue sticks….wrapping presents. It’s gonna get torn off anyways 😉Thanks for all the work you put into this video. I’m saving it for future use!
I never thought of using glue sticks for wrapping gifts! And that's true... they are not meant to stick together forever. I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
When I was in my model car (? iirc) craft isle at Hobby Lobby, they had a few consistencies of super glue in a different brand called "extreme power"- A thin, a medium, and a thick. The medium has been excellent in making miniatures so far, other than my own user error!
Thankyou for this video. I use a lot of fabritac and always end up throwing the last bit in the bottle away as it goes thick. So now I know that I just need to add a bit of acetone! I use this for quite a few different materials
Thank you T-Nu!! I am glad you enjoyed the video.... and now I am wondering if you had any interesting glues to add! You always have something cool up your sleeve (although glue should really be kept in a cabinet or drawer)😄
Boy* I didn't realize there are so many different kinds of glue. I must live a sheltered life! lol! Thanks for a great informative video! Well worth the watching!
Tip on hot glue...oil your hands with lotion before using, especially your fingertips. Helps prevent sticking if/when you get into your glue. ALWAYS have a dish or glass of cold water handy, so anything that does stick can be instantly cooled.
I was once made to use Copydex for a project in school, which is a latex and water based rubber cement. It contains ammonia as a stabiliser, so it *REEKS* of fish.
At 1st I was like…?!! How can you talk for 40 minutes about glue? But I watched every minute & it was very informative. & your character comparisons worked well haha Thank you 😊
This was a really good video, Ara, even for those who use all or some of the products in miniature, arts and crafts projects and home use. The information sheet will definitely be useful.
Dollar Tree has gel super glue. You get 2-4 little tubes of it depending on the package for $1.25. One glue you didn’t have in your list is wood glue sticks for your glue gun. It’s infinitely easy and bonds faster than typical wood glue. Spring for the Gorilla brand instead of getting the cheaper kind. I’ve had the cheaper kind to fail. Gorilla glue doesn’t!
Tricks of the Trade! Brilliant video. :) - learning about glue through the years has been one of the fun things about making stuff :p - also, yes it can be disastrous...early on in my career I used "Liquid Nails" from the local rite aid for everything. Well...i put together an art show at a gallery, and to my horror - the pieces started falling apart on the way to the show and on the wall in the gallery! - it seemed to be very strong for several months, and then at a certain time just dies. it was horrendous. Elmer's and Two-ton epoxy are probably the ones I use the most. in the last few years I have had to use high strength Loctite - I was skeptical at first -but I have used it on engine parts in my moped, the tv antenna on my house, and the front door knob - that stuff is amazingly strong. it doesn't seem to ever come loose. the secret is that it only dries if the metal has a tight fit (in the absence of air) - your video also introduced me to some I didn't know about - like the E6ooo, looking forward to trying them - thanks for that :)
Thank you Ara, for putting together this video! I’ve learned a few new gluing tips and tricks. I wish we knew half of this when I started as what I’ve learnt has been trial and error 😅
I am happy to! There is still going to be a trial and error period when learning any new type of glue but I am so happy that I can at least share a bit of what I have learned too ;)
Great video! I'm not a Disney fan, so I don't understand all the references, but an excellent explanation of how various glues work and what to expect from them. Thank you for this very practical video. :)
Thanks, Ara, your glue video was really informative! I have a love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with hot glue guns. I consider them a necessary evil! I'm on my 3rd gun and still hate them. I'll check out the one you referenced. I have learned almost as much from the comments here as I did from the video. So, thanks to those that made suggestions about glue usage and referred fav glues!
I agree, the comments have been so helpful and I have an entire list of new glues to try out! The temperature dial has really been a big deal for me because I hate the waste of glue dripping out all of the time. And it comes with different tips for different applications. I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
I was glued to the entire 40 mins, before this vid i was glueless about glues.
😄😄😄 Nice!
Cricut people - the Zig 2 way glue is what you can use to make your mats sticky again. We use it all the time in this house for that (because making my own cards is awesome, but paper sheds a lot.)
I use a stainless steel needle tip in lieu of a tooth pick, because I can wipe the glue off with a damp paper towel as I go (especially useful during long gluing sessions), and there's very little waste.
I also found a wood/crazy glue combo (at the no-longer-a-dollar store of all places) that works fantastic on wood, chipboard, cardstock and paper. It does not have as much water as the others, and dries quite fast, with a stronger hold than plain wood glue.
Edited to add: I appreciate so much that you stressed the point about reading the safety information and following the instructions. Someone else on YT recommends using regular crazy glue to harden chip board so that it can be sanded (it works) but they never mentioned the fumes or how harmful breathing them in is.
Thank you for caring so much and for sharing your knowledge so freely.
Great tips and I will definitely have to try out the wood/crazy glue combo because anything with less moisture fantastic for paper! I feel like it's so important and was necessary in a video about glue. So many of them can be very dangerous if used wrong just once or incorrectly over time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me as well💖
I love educational videos, so this is right up my alley. I just wonder how many people are going to walk up on me and see "glue and how to use it" and just the raised eyebrows of confusion.
It's always so intimidating to make these to try and do such a broad subject justice but I hope its educational enough to get people started on their own research. You never know, you may find someone else who is interested in glue and its properties!
@@BentleyHouseMinis I also love the villains comparison and I laughed so much, but it really helps putting physical characteristics to a glue. They’re all so different!
I don't make miniatures but I like watching other people make them. I never thought I would enjoy a video about glue for a hobby I don't have but I did. I think with the more knowledge I gain, the more I'll finally be inspired to create my own project someday.
I am so glad you still found it interesting and I hope you do create a project someday when you feel its the right time! When you do, you'll know what glue to grab!
I haven't made anything artistic by hands since primary school, and yet I am watching 40 minute video about glue. My you tube subscription list is a weird and mysterious one... :D
Same! Craft Videos, Indie horror Game Play-throughs, Minecraft builds, true-crime. The algorithm doesn't even know what to send me sometimes😄
What an informative and MUCH NEEDED video!! I have wasted so much money over the years! Thank you, thank you!
Great job! I never thought I’d sit through a 40 minute video about glue lol! I’ve had a super glue incident where I used a dot on fabric and burned me and started to smolder needless to say I haven’t done that again. Tacky glue is my favorite now and Gorilla wood glue too I use that for filling in gaps. Loved all the Disney characters to each glue.
I am so sorry it burned you! Yikes! I am glad the video was less painful than expected😄 I had to liven it up to keep myself entertained too! I definitely need to try Gorilla Wood Glue as I have heard good things about it!
Thanks for that info.
This was very useful, and I had no idea there were so many Disney villains.
I was philosophizing about glue earlier today, perfect timing and great video as always!
Glue is a very deep subject honestly... I feel like this 40 min video only scratched the surface of what I could say about glue lol! Thanks for watching!
This was a really fun video! Knowing lots about glue is my party trick 😂 Glad to find fellow glue enthusiasts.
For minis in particular, liquid cement or jewelers cement is an amazing adhesive for all kinds of materials (paper, wood, plastic, metal, etc). It's gel based, dries pretty quickly, long lasting, and you need the smallest amount. It typically comes in a small metal tube with a pinpoint applicator which makes it great for really small scale items without glue spilling out.
That sounds like a good one! I will have to test it out! Thanks for the tip and I love that it's your party trick! That's awesome😄
Thank you, thank you, thank you Ara.
I am just starting out and have been watching many tutorials and thought I wish someone would make a video on what glue is best for each project. You must have read my mind. I absolutely love your tutorials. You are one very clever and artistic lady. I haven’t unpacked my dollhouse yet. I procrastinate a lot, but will get started soon. I am from Perth, Western Australia and really appreciate you sharing your talent. Cheers Robyn
Who knew talking about glue could be entertaining? It took me a while to watch the whole thing because I was entertaining grandchildren- or they were entertaining me. But I finally got a little quiet time to myself with a cup of coffee and a friend.
I am so happy to hear it was entertaining... that was my goal while being informative at the same time. Yay for time with the grandkids!
I don’t think I’d ever be this excited to watch a video about types of GLUE! Ara could literally make a video about thee most boring thing and she’d make it so interesting I don’t know how you do it Ara but I get so immersed in videos like this! 🙌🏼☺️
😄😄 The trick is that I have to keep myself entertained enough to edit the video too!! I am so glad you liked it!
I agree! Who knew glue could be so interesting?! Comparing it to a Disney villain, based on its characteristics is just icing on the miniature cake 😊
Great video! Thank you and I enjoyed the humor with the Disney Villians!
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks Julie!
For metal I highly recommend Allene's Jewelry and Metal Glue. It's a super-type glue and really works for metal; I find E6000 takes too long to set up and your pieces fall apart unless you hold them forever lol. When a glue stick is needed, Scotch Create Permanent Glue Stick absolutely rocks and puts all other glue sticks to shame. Instead of super glue, I've been using DAP Rapid Fuse. Again, a super-type, but even better.
Thank you for the recommendation! One of the biggest issues I have with putting together the Rolife kits is they have metal being glued to plastic, wood, other metals, etc. I have this coffee cup weather vane thing that was just the bane of that project. Took me ages to put it together and *stay* together. Even now, it lists heavily to one side and needs to be redone.
I shall be buying this glue and trying again!
Fantastic tips on glue!! Thank you, I will be putting all of these on my list to try out!
This was such a helpful video! Showing us how they behave and flow is something you can't get from the back of the packet, but it's so vital to know.
I am so glad!! Flow is an important one to know ;) Hey that rhymed! 😄
I just spent 40 minutes watching glue dry 😂 and I loved every minute! So helpful and informative... how many times have I used the wrong glue because it was the nearest to hand and then regretted it? ... too many! Thanks for this video ❤ ps I missed seeing Stormy pop up but glue and pooches don't mix well
Lol! Yay! Thank you Sarah Beth! Yeah she wasn't allowed in when I was using the fume intense glues so she just didn't end up in any video footage this time around. I am sure she will again soon!
Thank you. Entertainment and good information usually don't coexist.
Thank you Susan!
Great video! I use Beacon's Gem-Tac for all my white gluing. It has a great hold and is the only white glue that gets stronger when heated. Works great on leather too.
Oh that's interesting! I need to start a list of all these new glues to try! We have plenty of heat here!😄
Ara, this is so useful; I’ve wasted money and time in the past! I love the analogy with the Disney characters too….thank you so much for your knowledge x
I am so glad it was helpful! I still feel like I only just scratched the surface of the topic of glue but if it helps artists just start their research in the right direction then I am happy!
I was literally looking for glue to make a mini project when the video notification popped up LOL
Looking good as always Ara!
😄😄 Thanks my friend!
I appreciated this video! Even though I've been sticking stuff together for 65 years, I'm new to miniatures, so this was helpful. I'm hoping that you can make a video for newbies about other supplies you use, particularly when you choose foam board, mat board, chipboard, cardboard, etc.!
That's a great idea as well!! I will think through that and see what I can come up with! Thanks Jennifer!
This is such a great idea. I love Ara's tutorials for us newbies in this playlist!
Wow! This was a LOT of work to put together, but a LOT of fantastic information. Thank you for doing this!!!
Thank you!! This video was a ton of work but I am so happy to have it finished so others could benefit from it if they are wanting to know more about glues!
The main thing that rubber cement is good for is as a masking tool. This is particularly good for making chipped paint or exposing rust under metal. I dab the rubber cement onto the project, particularly on protruding edges and allow it to dry. Then I paint the project as normal, and when the paint is dry, I rub the rubber cement off, exposing the material underneath. This is great for aged wood with chipped paint.
For E-6000, I *highly* recommend using Gorilla Glue Clear Grip instead. It does the same thing, but does not contain the same suspect cancer causing ingredients.
Also, use a bit a petroleum jelly on the tip and grooves to keep the cap from sticking.
EDIT!!! I realized this implies that there are no suspect cancer causing ingredients in Clear Grip. This is incorrect. There is one ingredient both Clear Grip and E-6000 have. And then there is a second ingredient that E-6000 has. So you'll be exposed to the first suspect ingredient anyway, just save yourself from the second one since Clear Grip is a dupe of E-6000.
Look up the material safety data sheets for both the products.
Great tip on an alternative!! Thank you for sharing this! I will have to order some and try it out😊
@@BentleyHouseMinis I should edit my message. I'll lose your like, but re-reading it I realized it sounds like it contains no suspect cancer causing ingredients. Which isn't true - there is one they both have. But E-6000 has an additional one that Clear Grip doesn't have.
Yeah gotta edit. Rather be clear than have the like.
Re-added the like! I want to make sure people see it!
@@BentleyHouseMinis aww, thank you :)
Thank you so much for this information! I am working with metal for the next little while, and I thought I was stuck with E-6000 (I don't like it, never have).
This was sooo helpful as someone just trying to get into miniatures without spending an arm and a leg. I just finished my second year teaching art so hearing you roast the purple glue sticks was too real 😂Thank you!!!❤
Thanks for a great video, Ara! If I may recommend another glue, I love Zap Formula 560 Canopy Glue. It’s very lightweight, dries super clear, and has a strong hold. It’s used by folks who make model planes, but I use it for attaching acetate/clear plastic for windows, etc. I haven’t found anything quite as inconspicuous as this glue when you need to attach transparent things. And onward marches the mini glue journey! 😄
Ooooh that is a fantastic tip! Regular super glue will fog up the plastic and sometimes it doesn't un-fog unfortunately so I may have to try that!
Usually I use the UV resin for inconspicuous needs but I’ll have to look into that one!
✨️I ADORE Gorilla glue gel and the small nozel bottlethat they make that has little "pressers" on both sides (kind of like a hot glue trigger) for very small projects like the metal kits. I use glue instead of the tabs because it tends to still be unstable after construction and looks kind of weird.
🌟Also a tip... I got it all over my hands accidentally once and looked up hacks to get it off fairly quickly and slathering either petroleum jelly or vegetable oil in the area. Let it sit for a bit then massage the are with the oil and something in those products breaks down the chemicals in the glue and it comes off pretty quickly and left my hands pretty darn smooth. Highly recommend!
Disney villain glues? You got me hooked. (and it's also good info to know, even if I'm not a miniaturist.)
Lol! I thought it was a fun idea and I am so glad you enjoyed the comparisons!
omg the villain list was SOOO ON POINT and made me crack up. love this!
Lol thank you!
Just found your channel, and I'm obsessed. I, too, love glue and adhesives. I normally make greeting cards and mixed media projects. Been recently into learning about clay miniatures.
that's an awesome tip about tacky glue and gel super glue, I never knew that and they're my two favorite glues!
It's such a time saver!!!
@@BentleyHouseMinis I'm looking forward to using it on my latest project!
Ara, the work you put into this is amazing and much appreciated! Thank you for all you do!
Another informative video; thank you Ara! 👏🏻👏🏻 I love the tacky glue/hot glue combo, best of both worlds. ☺️
Agreed!! My impatient self loves that trick lol! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
This video is awesome! Loved the Disney Villains reference
Another great video! I have printed out the pdf, thank you for taking so much time to create this resource. I will be adding to my info binder next to my color wheel.
A tip for using hot glue, especially with children; keep a bowl of ice water on or very near the work surface in the event the hot glue or worse the tip of the hot glue gun, comes into contact with skin. This instantly cools the glue so it can be removed and cools/soothes the burn area. I know it is a spill hazard, but better than burns. If the water isn’t used I put into the dog dish or water a plant.
Having an info binder is such a great idea! Maybe I should work on something like that for myself too! Great tip for hot glue... definitely want to avoid those burns!
Thank you for putting together the helpful reference sheet. I agree with staying away from purple glue sticks. In addition to accidentally staining your project purple, they smell disgusting and they are very bad at actually holding anything together.
I am so glad you like the reference sheet! I figured that would be easier than searching through a 40 minute video anytime you need some info! Down with purple glue sticks😄
Yea this was informational...it's always good to switch it up and talk about the materials that matter! 😁 what would we do without em!
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I agree... we can only get so far in this art form without really understanding our materials we are working with!
thank you for this tutorial. It is very helpful.
Another great glue is Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue. It has more resin which reduces warping.
I didn't realize it reduced warping! Great tip, thank you!!
There are a lot of comments so I apologize if this has already been said but one of my new favorite glues is Yes! Paste. It comes in a tub and you can brush it on... It's very good for youth with paper because it doesn't warp it as it dries
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!! Literally been waiting for a Video like this one since I started doing miniatures. Can’t thank you enough❤❤❤❤
Your a true peach! I believe you made connections to Disney villains so perfectly! I enjoyed a video about GLUE! so that is truly something! I have had similar results and got some others to work despite myself! Instructions are so key to making glues work correctly!
I am so glad you enjoyed the video and the information! I definitely agree on instructions... they can make or break a glue project!
I love Elmer's Craft Bond spray adhesive glue but it's used specifically for finishing "smalls" (2x2"-4-4") for embroidery - ornaments, etc. - spraying soft backing fabric to foam core as iron interfacing won't work, foam core will melt. Also another glue I use I don't think you exactly mentioned is Dap Rapid Fuse Primer for plastics. I loved this vid! Great ideas, ty
Excellent vid. Thank you. I can see myself going for that E6000 or whatever for my giant, top-heavy utility pole.
Thank you for such a helpful video! Fyi, for rubber cement, I saw a miniaturist use it to bond paper to clear plastic to make shiny tiles without warping or the glue showing through. I haven't tried it myself but thought I'd pass that on!
Interesting! I will have to keep an eye out for that technique. I am so glad you enjoyed it ;)
I don't craft any thing ever. But I just sat here and watched an entire video on glue lol. Thanks for the informative video and apparently being very entertaining.
Lol thank you for watching! Who knows... you may end up at a glue themed trivia night sometime and rock it!
Thanks for this insightful, villainous video :D And for the mention! It actually reminded met that I need to get some rubber cement glue as that is actually GREAT for bookbinding :) much love!
Oh that's good to know it has a redeeming factor in the book making arena! So glad you enjoyed the video!
I used pretty much all of these for my various projects. After watching Heather Tracy videos, I did switch to Star Bond for my super glue. It comes in a larger bottle that doesn't harden as fast causing waste and in thin, medium and thick liquid so you can pick what you need for your projects.
I have switched to tacky glue as I embark on my miniaturist journey. Thank you for the video! Have a wonderful day!
You will love it!! It's what's holding so many of my projects together right now lol! I am so glad you enjoyed it thank you😊
@@BentleyHouseMinis In this case being tacky is a good thing :P LOL!
Thank you so much for this AND your response about the glue I should start my very first project with. I ordered the tacky glue and can't wait to start my book nook. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions!!
Despite my many years of various crafting you definitely covered some glues here I hadn't personally used! Awesome info, glad you made this!
Thank you! I am glad I finally made this video too...I put it off too long honestly!
Your tutorials are really treasure to me, thank you so much. I learn a lot from them and you are so generous to share them.
Thank you Lucrezia! That means a lot to me!
Amazingly helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!
My personal go-to are Beacon 3 in 1 for wood installation and structure on dollhouses as well as using on fabric without sewing (and it doesn't soak through cloth) I also use it for furniture, and glueing down pretty much everything. It can be sanded and has a relatively quick drying time but not obnoxious like super glue. Gorilla wood glue for shingles. Modpodge for sealing.
I highly recommend YES! Paste for wallpaper or paper flooring.
I've been using Nori paste recently but not sure how I feel about it yet.
This video is amazing. I love your villain references. You made me laugh out loud a few times. Thank you!
😄😄 Thank you Keisha!
Awesome job!! Spot on with the villians!! Thank you so all you do!! 🥰❤️🥰❤️
Thank you Dianne! It was fun to try and find a link between them even if it got more difficult towards the end!
So much fantastic info! Thank you for taking the time to make this great video for us.
I was happy to do it!! It was about time lol!
Applause!! Great video Ara. I wish I’d watched it earlier today. I could have used a different glue on a current project. Now I may have to start again. 🤔 So much good information, just what I was hoping for! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us beginners as well as those more experienced. I truly appreciate all the work you do to teach us and entertain us at the same time. You are a jewel!
I am so glad to hear that it was helpful and what you needed for your own projects! I hope you can get those pieces back together again with another glue!
@@BentleyHouseMinis I used tacky glue for the whole project and it’s holding just like I wanted!
The long-awaited glue video! Yeah! Thank you very much.
(That rubber cement you played with as a kid might still be sticky. As I discovered when removing the wallpaper from my childhood dollhouse. And Goo Gone does not get rid of the sticky.)
I am glad to finally get it out there... but I am already thinking with all the suggestions of glues to try I might have to make another Glue video some day! And yuck on the rubber cement.😄 That stuff is wild!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! IMO this is the most helpful YT video out there. ❤
Wow thank you! I appreciate that!
I loved the Disney villain comparison!
Thanks! I had fun trying to figure them all out!
This was awesome. Thank you so much! I have been using some of my glues incorrectly. I will definitely be referring back to this a lot. Thank you(oh I said that already) I really appreciate the time you put into this video and PDF😊😊
Thank you Liz! I am so happy that this was helpful!!
This was a great informative video thsnks for taking the time to share. I need to learn about the metal glue. The zap too. Double sided tape is great on wall paper in the dollhouse.
Thank you! I am sure there could be a whole other video about tape but it would only be like 2 minutes long because I only use masking tape lol! Great reminder that tape can help in projects too!
Another good glue from Canada popular with all woodworkers as it will adhere painted/finished pieces is Weldbond
For UV resin, the photopolymer resins used by many 3D printers work the same way as the little bottles, are available in a wide variety of colors, and are much cheaper in quantity.
Rubber cement is good for attaching paper or photo prints to a substrate. The slow drying allows you to reposition until the thing you're attaching is in the perfect place. We used to use it for paste-up of print masters for catalogs before disk space was inexpensive enough to manage lots of images at the same time.
In addition to JB Weld, you might consider JB Kwik, which is the 5 minute version. I use it for assembling metal miniature figurines quite a lot.
For assembling styrene model kits, I would recommend either acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone. They're inexpensive from a home store and they're styrene solvents that work just like the more expensive plastic adhesives like Tamiya Extra Thin. The advantage here is that you're effectively welding the parts together because the glue melts a bit of the plastic on each side of the join and the plastic resets quickly in the joined position. Note that these are all flammable and the fumes are a somewhat toxic.
Thank you for the awesome information on these glues! I can see why rubber cement is used in that way as it did take quite a while to dry and still could be pulled apart after it had dried.
Great info - thank you! I’m a year late to the game, but here’s my two cents:
After a lifelong love of crafting, I finally dipped my toes into the miniature waters with 1/24 scale room kits and even smaller scenes in Altoid tins. (This was during Covid!) After much frustration with the Beacon-like glue that came with the first kit, I switched to my go-to paper crafting adhesive, Art Glitter Glue (AGG) and it made all the difference -- for me. As a consequence, I was able to stay at it long enough to develop the skill I needed to feel confident to start a miniature scene of my own - from scratch. Now all I need is the time.
Beacon definitely has it’s place and I still use it a lot, but my favorite thing about AGG has always been that it dries super fast and has an ultra-fine tip which is invaluable for miniature work. Plus the less you use, the better it works so the fine tip limits how much it dispenses. It also dries matte so if I happen to use a bit too much, it isn’t disastrous. (It seems to be in the PVA family, but much thinner.)
I can’t speak to whether it will deteriorate over time, but everything I’ve made so far is still holding together. I even used it for assembling walls and wood furniture pieces and all is well - so far!
Thank you for sharing so much useful info. I discovered you a week or so back and have now subscribed.
This was so much fun!! Also very informative 😊. Hey one use for glue sticks….wrapping presents. It’s gonna get torn off anyways 😉Thanks for all the work you put into this video. I’m saving it for future use!
I never thought of using glue sticks for wrapping gifts! And that's true... they are not meant to stick together forever. I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
What a great tip!!! No more visible tape makes me feel like a bit of a villain myself. Thank you!
Awesome video and explanation for glues! Fun and clear information!
Thank you Daphne!!😊
Ara, forever more you will be known as The Glue Goddess!
Lol I will take it ;)
When I was in my model car (? iirc) craft isle at Hobby Lobby, they had a few consistencies of super glue in a different brand called "extreme power"- A thin, a medium, and a thick. The medium has been excellent in making miniatures so far, other than my own user error!
Glue sticks are great if you want to cover your eyebrows for sfx makeup.
I'm just getting ready to start 2 new houses, one if which is huge, and this was a big help. Thanks :)
I am so glad to hear that!
Thankyou for this video. I use a lot of fabritac and always end up throwing the last bit in the bottle away as it goes thick. So now I know that I just need to add a bit of acetone! I use this for quite a few different materials
Funny enough my Breyer roller also comes with free squeaks…great informative video
Lol!! Maybe that all do! Thank you :)
Excellent video, glue girl !!! 😂 Thank you
Lol! Thank you!
Fascinating! Nice in depth coverage of just about every crafting glue that a person would need! Nice work, Ara! : )
Thank you T-Nu!! I am glad you enjoyed the video.... and now I am wondering if you had any interesting glues to add! You always have something cool up your sleeve (although glue should really be kept in a cabinet or drawer)😄
@@BentleyHouseMinis No, not really. You pretty much know every trick in the book! : )
Boy* I didn't realize there are so many different kinds of glue. I must live a sheltered life! lol! Thanks for a great informative video! Well worth the watching!
And this just scratched the surface honestly! I am so glad you enjoyed the video😊
Thank you! This was so helpful and I'll be keeping this handy reference in my studio. I really enjoyed this!
I am so glad it was helpful!💖 Be sure to add your own notes too!
Tip on hot glue...oil your hands with lotion before using, especially your fingertips. Helps prevent sticking if/when you get into your glue. ALWAYS have a dish or glass of cold water handy, so anything that does stick can be instantly cooled.
The lotion trick is great! Thank you!
I was once made to use Copydex for a project in school, which is a latex and water based rubber cement. It contains ammonia as a stabiliser, so it *REEKS* of fish.
Yikes! If I was the teacher in that class I might have had to find an alternative lol! 🐟
You make glue fun lol:) great info
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Arteza - Monseigneur Claude Frollo - looks one way on the surface, but is different underneath
Oooh good one... it's been so long since I have seen that movie!
At 1st I was like…?!! How can you talk for 40 minutes about glue? But I watched every minute & it was very informative. & your character comparisons worked well haha Thank you 😊
This was extremely informative, Ara. Thank you!
Great video with lots of info. Thanks
Very informative! Thanks so much for this video 😃
For my paper projects, my go-to is Reptile Premium Craft Adhesive. It is amazing.
I have never heard of that one either! Interesting! I am picturing it as a green glue but I am sure it's not😄
Very creative. ❤
This is very needed. Thank you
This was a really good video, Ara, even for those who use all or some of the products in miniature, arts and crafts projects and home use. The information sheet will definitely be useful.
Thank you!! I am so glad you found it useful! I love a good spread sheet ;)
@@BentleyHouseMinis, You're welcome! Me too. 😀
Dollar Tree has gel super glue. You get 2-4 little tubes of it depending on the package for $1.25. One glue you didn’t have in your list is wood glue sticks for your glue gun. It’s infinitely easy and bonds faster than typical wood glue. Spring for the Gorilla brand instead of getting the cheaper kind. I’ve had the cheaper kind to fail. Gorilla glue doesn’t!
I have never tried wood glue sticks! I didn't know they existed! Interesting and definitely something I will look into! Thanks Renee!
@@BentleyHouseMinis Walmart and Hobby Lobby have them. 😁 They made my life easier!!
Love gorilla glue. Lock tight calk adhesive for the shingles 👍
Tricks of the Trade! Brilliant video. :) - learning about glue through the years has been one of the fun things about making stuff :p - also, yes it can be disastrous...early on in my career I used "Liquid Nails" from the local rite aid for everything. Well...i put together an art show at a gallery, and to my horror - the pieces started falling apart on the way to the show and on the wall in the gallery! - it seemed to be very strong for several months, and then at a certain time just dies. it was horrendous. Elmer's and Two-ton epoxy are probably the ones I use the most. in the last few years I have had to use high strength Loctite - I was skeptical at first -but I have used it on engine parts in my moped, the tv antenna on my house, and the front door knob - that stuff is amazingly strong. it doesn't seem to ever come loose. the secret is that it only dries if the metal has a tight fit (in the absence of air) - your video also introduced me to some I didn't know about - like the E6ooo, looking forward to trying them - thanks for that :)
What a fantastic video!! Thank you Ara :D
Thank you Aiferapple!
Loved this!!!
Thank you Pat!
I’m glade you mentioned that mod pog can smell, I thought mine was rotting and was going to throw it away.
I thought the same when I first got the Glossy Mod Podge.... why does this smell so bad??
Thank you Ara, for putting together this video! I’ve learned a few new gluing tips and tricks. I wish we knew half of this when I started as what I’ve learnt has been trial and error 😅
I am happy to! There is still going to be a trial and error period when learning any new type of glue but I am so happy that I can at least share a bit of what I have learned too ;)
Great video! I'm not a Disney fan, so I don't understand all the references, but an excellent explanation of how various glues work and what to expect from them. Thank you for this very practical video. :)
I am so glad you still enjoyed it! Thanks Laura!
Thanks, Ara, your glue video was really informative! I have a love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with hot glue guns. I consider them a necessary evil! I'm on my 3rd gun and still hate them. I'll check out the one you referenced. I have learned almost as much from the comments here as I did from the video. So, thanks to those that made suggestions about glue usage and referred fav glues!
I agree, the comments have been so helpful and I have an entire list of new glues to try out! The temperature dial has really been a big deal for me because I hate the waste of glue dripping out all of the time. And it comes with different tips for different applications. I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
Very good information ✅