glue to use with the cricut?

Question

ok i've been using the cricut maciene for a while now and i'm having trouble finding a good type of glue or tape to use. right now i'm trying scotch scrapbooker's glue with two way applicator. it's working ok but i'm not sure if i'm happy with it.

Answer 1

With my cricut I used the xyron but it would get sticky around the edges. I then tried the Therm O Web sticky dots die-cut adhesive, but again the sticky around the edges. The best for me is the Zig two way glue. You need to get the one with the fine ball point. There is a fine tip but you dont want that. You want the one with the ball point. Its perfect for the little pieces and the thin letters of the Jasmine font cartridge. Just do a poke motion on the thin or tiny pieces don't write with it. You do have to press down as you use it because of the ball point. but it will not dry out like the other fine point zig two way glue.

Answer 2

Clear runners are great for things like die-cuts. You can get AdTec at Wal-mart, and Tom-bow at Hobby Lobby or Michael's. If the die-cut is small, lay it face down on scrap paper then run the runner over it, even if it goes over the edges. Then pick up the die-cut and the extra adhesive stays on the scrap paper.

For tiny things, Xyron is great, but also a glue pen like Zig 2 Way glue. Usually get those at a local scrapbook store. I use mine for really small things 'cause Xyron can get tricky with tiny things.

Answer 3

Do you also have a Xyron machine? You could run your items through the machine and apply the archival adhesive to the entire back of the item. You can also get sheets of adhesive at your local craft store.