Shawl Every Day 2021 - Day 16 - Glues and Tapes

These are the glues and tapes I keep in my shop at all times. My #1 go-to is cyanoacrylate glue, also known as super glue, krazy glue, or just CA glue. It’s perfect for 3D printing and foam board and even small wood projects. I recommend getting a kicker so that it sets even faster.

Top row from left:

• hot glue - The OG glue of making. I just keep a small one because my space is tight.

• rubber cement - This is perfect for paper. I used it most often when making my own envelopes for cards during COVID.

• wood glue - I don’t do a ton of things with wood, but it obviously comes in handy.

Middle row from left:

• Elmer’s glue - Basic stuff to use for whatever.

• two-part epoxy - For when things get serious. I’ll use this for 3D prints or plastic bits that absolutely need to hold together and be strong.

• CA glue - <3

• washable glue stick - This is used most for sewing to glue baste seams or for English paper piecing.

Bottom row from left:

• Scotch tape - Nothing fancy, but I did steal the slick dispenser from a previous job.

• packing tape - For mailing packages.

• painters tape - This is used in 3D printing to aid in bed adhesion. I used to use it a lot more on a previous printer, but my current one doesn’t need it as much.

Shawl pattern is Parquet Tiles by Rose Beck