Love my Helmar Adhesives

I’m currently designing some mini albums to teach, and I would love to come teach at a location near you.  If you would like me to come visit, please click on my profile to the left and send me an email.  I’ll be hitting the road next month, and can’t wait to meet some of my online friends in person.  I’m also working on creating a page that will showcase the classes I’ll have available, so keep checking in with me.

When I am working on an album, I love that I can always count on Helmar to put the entire album together.   Here is a little shabby-chic album I completed.  We’ve got paper, doily, flowers, lace, bling, and tag on the cover alone.  Probably my favorite adhesive for adhering paper to my albums foundation is Helmar Acid Free Glue .  I never have to worry about my papers warping when I use this to glue a paper to my album pieces, even though I had lots of Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and Glimmer Glam on my album foundation.   It also worked great for my little Prima flowers since they are paper. I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to hold down the larger heavier flower and the crochet element as well as the tag hidden in the background.  I added just a tiny bit of Helmar Gemstone Glue to secure the crystal and pearl flourish; even though it has an adhesive back, I like to ensure that it won’t fall off since my albums are handled quite a bit.  The Helmar Gemstone Glue ensures that the bling stays put and since it dries clear, my bling doesn’t lose any shine!

Here are a few elements from inside the album:

Helmar Zap Dots help provide a little extra dimension in any project and adds such character to a mini album – and if you only put it on three corners, you can usually slip a picture or another element behind it later as you work on your album.

Again,  Helmar Zap Dots to give dimension to an element.  Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive is my go-to whenever I work with lace, fabric, or trim. 

Look at all the lovely page elements inside.  This was designed using a fabulous album from Basically Bare.  You’ll learn lots of techniques for working with Tattered Angels products with this one. 

Finally, I am continuously looking for anywhere to use Helmar Scrap Dots.  Of course, this is saved for last since it takes a little while for this to dry, but it is so worth it.  I love that you can give as much or as little dimension as you want.  Here, I added a smaller bit towards the bottom and a bigger dollop right towards the top so that the cut flower bloom appears to be coming up out of the paper.  

I’ve learned over time that there isn’t ONE be-all adhesive for everything and now I understand that.   Each type of adhesive has a different function and/or composition.   Sometimes you need a glue that dries FAST and will hold something down before you let go.  Other times, you need an adhesive that will give you just a tiny bit of play; this really helps when working on layers to that you can scooch it over where you want it.   Sometimes you want something that dries clear and other times it doesn’t matter.   You need an adhesive that won’t warp papers if you work with paper and one that will really hold fabric and canvas if you work with those substrates.   Helmar has you covered and has an adhesive for pretty much every application.   Are you looking for an adhesive that will perform a specific function?   Let us know, I’m sure Helmar can find a solution for you.