glue-stick

Twist-up craft supply

A glue-stick is a cylinder of solid adhesive in a twist-up tube, applied by rubbing directly onto paper or other surfaces.

The adhesive is less messy than liquid glue and dries quickly, making glue-sticks standard equipment for schoolchildren and craft projects: She used a glue-stick to attach the photos to the poster board.

crafting

scrapbooking

Creating decorated keepsake albums

cardmaking · montage · assemblage · cutouts · felt · glitter · sequins · ribbon · stickers · mixed-media

adhesive

paste

Thick sticky substance

  • bondBinding tie or connection
  • cementCalcium powder binding agent
  • adhesionState of clinging fast

tacky · gummy · cohesive · fixative · sealant · mucilage · resin · polymer · emulsion · adherent

safety

non-toxic

Causes no harm

odorless · archival · gentle · water-based · PVA · hypoallergenic · eco-friendly · biodegradable · clean-up

convenience

portable

Able to be carried

cap · travel-size · quick-dry · lightweight · disposable · washable · ready-to-use · grab-and-go · kid-friendly · self-contained

Opposites
adhesive form

glue-stickwhite glue

Water-based craft adhesive

rubber cement · paste · hot glue · spray adhesive · epoxy

bonding method

glue-sticktape

Adhesive strip on roll

stapler · paper clip · pushpin · binder clip · brad

function (bonding vs. separating)

glue-sticksolvent

Dissolving liquid or financially stable

adhesive remover · scissors · knife · razor blade · acetone

Family

glue, stick, glues, glued, gluing, gluey, sticks, stuck, sticking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G