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How do I make decorative sticky-notes stick?
I was deciding on inexpensive ways to cheer up the blank white walls of my room, and then this notable Internet meme inspired me to use coloured Post-Its and inks displaying quotes. Problem is, this'll be a long-term (weeks to months) thing, and I'm not convinced that the weak adhesive on the notes will stand up to a brisk wind, let alone weeks of air movement. So I need an adhesive that will do the job!
The priorities are:
Leaving the wall unmarked.
Providing a firm hold.
Being easily removable when they're no longer needed.
I was thinking maybe a glue-stick or weak PVA glue, but maybe someone might have better ideas. All suggestions appreciated.
I was deciding on inexpensive ways to cheer up the blank white walls of my room, and then this notable Internet meme inspired me to use coloured Post-Its and inks displaying quotes. Problem is, this'll be a long-term (weeks to months) thing, and I'm not convinced that the weak adhesive on the notes will stand up to a brisk wind, let alone weeks of air movement. So I need an adhesive that will do the job!
The priorities are:
Leaving the wall unmarked.
Providing a firm hold.
Being easily removable when they're no longer needed.
I was thinking maybe a glue-stick or weak PVA glue, but maybe someone might have better ideas. All suggestions appreciated.
I don't know, I have post-it notes all over my wall and they haven't fallen down yet. Some of them have been up for over a year. I leave my windows open and use a fan in the summer and that doesn't seem to cause any problems.
These are just regular, garden-variety post-it notes. Brand name, but nothing special about them.
posted by k8lin at 2:22 PM on January 20, 2011
These are just regular, garden-variety post-it notes. Brand name, but nothing special about them.
posted by k8lin at 2:22 PM on January 20, 2011
I'm not sure what kind of long term effect it has on colored paper, but Blu-Tack or something like it might be an option. It'll probably keep a firm hold and it's removable and non-damaging to most walls, but it might start to show through the paper after awhile, but I'm not sure if that figure is in days, months, or years.
posted by Diagonalize at 2:22 PM on January 20, 2011
posted by Diagonalize at 2:22 PM on January 20, 2011
Regular post it notes should stay on the wall. Just make sure to get the brand name post its and not the dollar store variety.
posted by lucy.jakobs at 2:47 PM on January 20, 2011
posted by lucy.jakobs at 2:47 PM on January 20, 2011
Best answer: 3M makes Post-it Super Sticky Notes.
posted by soelo at 3:00 PM on January 20, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by soelo at 3:00 PM on January 20, 2011 [2 favorites]
You can also look at something called foil glue. It's used to coat a material like metallic foil, which is then cut into shapes with a knife, and the unwanted parts are peeled cleanly off to leave the applique.
posted by StickyCarpet at 3:09 PM on January 20, 2011
posted by StickyCarpet at 3:09 PM on January 20, 2011
Best answer: I have the same frustration with the cute off-brand sticky notes.
They are not sticky.
Use a post-it glue stick, as miyabo recommeds.
posted by SLC Mom at 3:27 PM on January 20, 2011
They are not sticky.
Use a post-it glue stick, as miyabo recommeds.
posted by SLC Mom at 3:27 PM on January 20, 2011
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posted by miyabo at 2:11 PM on January 20, 2011