December 16, 2009

UHU sample

I received a sample of a new glue stick (not really new but new to me) by UHU a few weeks ago. My last few weeks have been a little chaotic but I was able to complete a few layouts. I also will be trying it on a mini album to see how it holds up on chipboard (hopefully in the next week).

I wanted to try the sample with some old pictures. I find these pictures tend to really give adhesives a work out as they have a tendency to roll and bend. The UHU worked fabulously! No warping or globing and the pictures stayed put.


Then I thought I would give it an even better workout with some chipboard. So for the chipboard paisley pieces on this layout I coated the back of the edging and applied the patterned paper. Then I used the UHU to stick the chipboard to the page. Again, no problem with sticking or transfer.



It even stuck to the ribbon/ twine and the acrylic piece at the bottom of the layout went down just as easy. I did find the acrylic showed the adhesive through though so make sure you're only using it underneath your papers.