As promised here is the tutorial for homemade glue dots! They are super easy and way cheaper than the store bought stuff. They run for around $4 for 200-350 depending on what size you get. I would always go skimpy on them because they cost so much. Not anymore! I use glue dots like there is no tomorrow!
I first saw this idea through Pinterest about CardMonkey's Paper Jungle's post on making glue dots. Here she tested 2 different kinds of glue to see which worked better. I decided to just try one. Here is what you need.
Something you put your glue dots on. I used the leftover paper from past glue dots. Once I saw the idea I knew that I had to try it! So I started saving my paper. Other ideas are transparencies and CD cases. However I like the strip idea because others seem like it would be harder to place the glue dot exactly where you want it.
A weight or tape so your paper will lay flat. I used little marble things. If you did the transparencies or CD case you would not need this.
Aleene's brand tack it over and over glue. The only place I found this at was Michael's for around $4 I think. Don't forget your coupon!
Once you have the supplies gathered it will take you no time at all to make them. I made 35 for this post and it took me like 1 full minute (I should have got a stopwatch out.)
So first thing is lay out your paper and place the weights or tape on the ends to keep it from rolling up.
Next add your glue in whatever size you desire. I like to have a little variety. I'll do a strip of larger ones and then smaller ones. Try not to go to skimpy on the glue. It is harder to come off. However at the same time it doesn't take a whole lot.
Glue dots are my favorite thing for adding ribbon to my crafts. I like to make a few lines with the glue so it can cover a good chunk of ribbon to hold it in place better.
Depending on how thick you make them the drying time will vary. It usually takes mine a few hours. To be safe. Make them right before bed and let them dry over night. When you wake up the next morning you will have a plethera of glue dots waiting to help you create something wonderful!
Not only are these cheap, but they work really well. I will never go back to using the store bought stuff! I'm going to try keeping track of how many I make to see how much you really get from one bottle.
(So far the count is at about 500 glue dots)
~CJ
Great job, and thank you for the shout-out. I do think you're right that re-using the paper from the original glue dots is the best idea, in terms of removability (is that a word?!). How's this: ease of use of the glue dot in the future! I've put mine on transparencies and I usually cut them out in little squares that I keep all mixed up in a box. Then I just reach out and pull the ones I want to use. They're pretty strong, I think. Anyhow, thanks for giving it a whirl.
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So far it has worked great! Thank you for giving me the idea.
ReplyDeleteAre they repositionable using that glue or do things stay put pretty well?
ReplyDeleteThe stick pretty well. I like them better because if you put something on crooked it's easy to pull off and re-do. With store bought sometimes it's hard to move it if you need to without bending/ ripping the paper. Hope it helps!
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I like that they can be re-positioned, but will they stay stuck? I make cards and don't want them to come apart after a while. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy. I use mine mostly for card making. I've never had a problem with them coming apart. Once they are on there pretty good they hold. I hope you give them a try and let me know what you think. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCJ
WOW what a great idea. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteBecky
Yeah! Got to do this! Thanks for sharing! I've got wax paper on a roll that should do for putting them on too.
ReplyDeleteViv, I don't think wax paper would work. If I were you I would try a small amount and see how well it works. I used something similar to wax paper the first time I did it and it was very hard to come off. Try a little first so none is wasted.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
CJ
Could butcher paper or parchment paper work?
DeleteHow about parchment paper? Thanks for the great idea and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteOr freezer paper (shiny side)?.....
ReplyDeleteDo you think the paper that comes in kid's roll-up fruit candy would work? Worth a try!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if leftover laminate would work. I often have some good sized pieces when I am done cutting out things for the classroom.
ReplyDeleteCan these be stuck to a wall or just to windows?
ReplyDeleteGenius idea! Thanks for sharing :)
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I'm going to try applying the glue to strips of parchment paper.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know if it worked on the parchment paper.
DeleteI think you could use tape from a dollar store to put glue dots on. Put tape on paper then place glue dots on and you will have cheap strips of glue dots ready to go. I love this idea.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking everywhere for a solution to sticking things on my windows. I want to use my windows for my word wall to save space in the rest of my classroom for other things. Sadly I've tried this the last two years and have had no luck finding anything that doesn't leave sticky residue when I take it down at the end of the year. I'm wondering how long you've left these sticky dots on the window and was there any sticky residue? Thanks for the great idea!!
ReplyDeleteJessica, have you tried rubber cement? I use that in just about everything. When you take the itme down, you might have a little residue but all you have to do is rub it off.
DeleteI think the sticky glue in the hot sun over a period of months might not be the best idea, if you want to avoid residue. If you're regularly rotating the content though, that might be just fine.
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Anyone know if i could make on a ziplock bag flipped inside out so once dry i can flip back and seal? what about the press and seal paper? please email me at lionslair2000@yahoo.com with glue dots in subject. I'm a sunday school teacher.
ReplyDeleteI've tried this, and it works better than anything else I've tried to use at school where they've used a high gloss and easy-to-wash paint -- NOTHING sticks to the walls, in fact, using duct tape, the 8x11 emergency exit map fell after only 30 minutes. Anyway, the backing to labels or stickers work great to apply the glue to dry. After I had a full sheet of dots, I placed a 2nd sheet over the top to protect them until I need them. Will this be removable at the end of the year? I hope so and suspect it will. The name of the glue is Tack-It Over & Over. Since hanging some posters, I've checked to see if it pulls off the wall without damage. So far, no problem.
ReplyDeleteHave tried a hot glue gun we use that, to put stuff on the walls etc,comes easy of when you take it down, I think the low temperature ones come easier of you have to try it
DeleteI use hot glue to hold all of my posters and word wall words, and it holds all year long and peels right off. I also have brick walls that have been painted-tape doesn't stick for me either.
DeleteHas anyone tried freezer paper or parchment paper? I would think you could cut strips of it to put glue dots on too...now I see several people said about the same thing...no replies though..May just have to try...
ReplyDeleteI am going to try the miles and miles of leftover laminate
ReplyDeleteGr8 idea! Following the comments!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if the pan liners for cooking pans would work. As a teacher, I order the pan liners via our cafeteria supplier and cut it into various sizes for use in my mathematics classes. I'm going to try this using them and see what happens. This is such a useful idea! Thanks
ReplyDeleteMany have mentioned using this to stick papers to walls and windows. Does it come off the paper afterwards? I'd hate to use it to hang my students' artwork, only to have it rip the art when I removed it to send home.
ReplyDeleteI tried it don't recommend it! Had 50 50 success rate with my classroom permission
DeleteMaybe put a piece of tape between the glue dot and the paper? I am going to try this for critts with highschool students. Wd will test both scotch and painters tape!
DeleteTHANK YOU! I noticed how long this post has been up and I can't thank you enough.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss where the tack-it product was used in the tutorial? Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI was looking for that as well. I'm unfamiliar with their use.
DeleteThe Tack-It is the glue she used to make the dots. :)
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