Comments on: Peel-off stretchy glue

Question: Peel-off stretchy glue

donnagirl — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:08:37 -0800

I need to attach a promotional magnet to a paper flyer. I'd like to use that peel-off adhesive often used to attach samples in magazine ads. What is it?

It's stretchy, clear, and doesn't leave sticky residue. I can't find anything like it from the standard office supply vendors, but I know it exists.

By: blind.wombat

blind.wombat — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:13:15 -0800

rubber cement?

By: junkbox

junkbox — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:15:24 -0800

When I worked for a printing company, it was referred to as -- I swear to god -- snot glue. A Google search brings up a reference to "removable glue dots," which sounds like exactly what you need.

By: adamrice

adamrice — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:17:42 -0800

According to my better half, "technically, fugitive glue. colloquially, bugger glue." At Hobby Lobby (where I've seen it sold), they call it "glue dots" -- it is used in scrapbooking.

By: adamrice

adamrice — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:18:09 -0800

On postview, I think that was a typo for "booger glue"

By: Faint of Butt

Faint of Butt — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:19:53 -0800

This to That is your source for everything you want to know (and more!) about glue. Their FAQ says:

I want the glue that's used to hold inserts in magazines
A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue. The company that our magazine specialist uses in Canada is Reichold Chemicals and the product # is 84469. Reichold's phone number is 1-800-711-2405.

By: Doofus Magoo

Doofus Magoo — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:35:41 -0800

Thirding "glue dots." When we got married about a year and a half ago, we used them (which if memory serves, cost about $4/100) to attach a "Remember the date" refrigerator magnet to the invitation.

By: snofoam

snofoam — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:55:11 -0800

What if you just used magnetic paper? Or, next time, get peel & stick magnets.

By: donnagirl

donnagirl — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:05:20 -0800

You are all awesome. Glue dots it is, and thanks for the Hobby Lobby tip, adamrice. I so wanted to use the words "snot-like" in my description, but feared it was an association that only I would make.