artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jan 21, 2024 15:52:33 GMT
I use foam squares a lot- almost every layout and I like things to be really stable so I use a lot on each die cut. I bought tons and tons of them from Tuesday Morning back in the day. I've been using them for years but I fear my stash is going to run out in a few months. So I need more glue dots. I need ones that aren't crazy expensive and a bit thick. I've tried some other brands and a lot of them are flatter than what I want. I probably should buy some foam tape for my bigger die cuts, too.
What brands do you buy? I'd love to find some bigger size ones, too. A lot of what I have are very small.
Also, I have a stash of glue dots, both flat and dimensional, that I bought from Tuesday Morning. I'm going to run out of those one of these days, too. Which ones do you recommend? Someone in another thread mentioned micro dots- I'd like to buy some of those, too.
I miss Tuesday Morning. I found a great scrapbook glue there, too, and the company doesn't make it anymore. Ugh. I'm running out of all of my Tuesday Morning goodness.
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Post by Margie on Jan 21, 2024 16:55:12 GMT
Have you tried using the Adhesive Foam Sheets from Walmart? They have a nice thickness and you can cut them to whatever size you need. The colors are a bit loud, but I cut them just a smidge smaller than whatever I am trying to give dimension, and they don't show. They have adhesive on one side, so I just add my own on the side that sticks to my paper. They're so inexpensive that it might be worth a shot to see if they work for you. link |
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Post by hoopsfn on Jan 21, 2024 17:36:31 GMT
I usually buy the 3L thinner foam squares because they're not so thick so they wouldn't be what you're looking for. I have used a roll of thicker adhesive foam before - I think it was a Scotch brand. But I do try to use only acid-free adhesives. Hope you find what you need artbabe. |
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basketdiva
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Post by basketdiva on Jan 21, 2024 19:54:45 GMT
I've watched Jennifer McGuire videos and a lot of times she glue 3 or 4 dies cut together or 3 or 4 scraps of cardstock together instead of adhesive foam or glue dots. Might be an idea for you.
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Post by Shakti on Jan 21, 2024 22:59:18 GMT
3L also has thicker foam squares.
I think I got a pack of the thinner ones as a free bonus at SB.C at some point or maybe bought a pack on a whim at OfficeSupply.com to get me up the the free shipping minimum. Then I realized how pricy they are.
I'm going to be sticking (no pun intended) with SU Stampin' Dimensionals, I think. I like them a lot and now realize that they are pretty reasonable for what you get.
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 22, 2024 5:59:31 GMT
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lokismom
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Post by lokismom on Jan 22, 2024 14:44:35 GMT
I love SB.com's foam adhesive. I generally buy the rolls and it comes in three sizes of thickness.
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Post by boymom5 on Jan 22, 2024 14:48:30 GMT
I recently got a pack of foam
Dots from
hobby lobby for a class I taught. I actually really liked them. There were sheets of several sizes and they worked well for the projects we did. I’d get them again especially on sale.
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Post by Linda on Jan 22, 2024 15:58:06 GMT
I usually get mine at HL. I did get a pack of dots from SB.com a while back and found the release paper really difficult to remove.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 22, 2024 16:07:36 GMT
I also use the 3L foam squares in black and white. I purchased in bulk from Amazon in 2022 and still have a few packs.
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Post by baslp on Jan 22, 2024 16:16:27 GMT
I use ones from Stamping Up or CTMH.
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Post by scrappersue on Jan 22, 2024 16:38:55 GMT
I have been using the Foam Mounting Tape (it is in pieces) from Dollar Tree. It is in their like hardware/automotive section. It comes on a yellow package with a roll of tape on it. If you search for Dollar Tree Foam Mounting Tape you can see the photo of the packaging. I have been using it for years and love it.
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craftymom101
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Post by craftymom101 on Jan 22, 2024 17:27:28 GMT
I loathe foam mounting squares sold in scrapbook stores. The backing is always hard to remove and the pieces you pull off stick to everything! I have tried a dozen different brands and I hate them all. Five or six years ago I switched to buying a roll of 3M Double Coated Foam Tape and I use it exclusively: Foam TapeI can cut pieces the exact size I need, there is zero waste, and the backing comes off easily (and doesn't stick to everything). If I need a greater thickness, I stack one piece of foam tape on top of the other. I love this stuff. |
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 23, 2024 4:27:01 GMT
I buy my foam adhesive from SBC. They now have foam tape rolls in different thicknesses too - 1, 2, and 3 mm. I really like their 1/8” strips - great to pop up journaling strips or use on die cuts.
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