Best Glue Stick Reviews 2018

Glue sticks, like other products, come in different sizes and volumes. Each brand also comes with some differing features that determine the disparity in price. You can’t fairly compare the prices of glue sticks without checking how many there are in the pack, what volume of glue is contained in each stick, the safety certification and conformity that it has and the brand that made it.

Glue sticks can be bought for as little as $1.50 for a single stick or as much as $20 for a large pack. The good thing about this is that you have the freedom to buy the number of glue sticks you want or the number you can afford at the moment. Remember that glue sticks with some distinguishing features will be more costly than those without. An example of this is sticks with caps that double as stands and the ones that snap back to rest on the bottom of the stick so you don’t lose the cap.

There are a number of cheap glue sticks but we advise you don’t base your choice solely on the cost because you might end up getting a glue stick that would either not stick anything for long or one that dries up in a jiffy. Rest assured, with any product you choose based on this review, you’ll get value for your money.

Adhesives are an essential part of any craft or arts project and also some household repair. A good glue stick allows you to bond papers, cardboards, photos, fabrics and more without wrinkles and damage to the material. There are also features that ensure you get the best benefits from your purchase.

Here are some of the features to look out for when you go shopping for a glue stick:

• Use – What type of material is the glue most suited for?
• Size – What’s the content size?
• Safety – How safe is it for use?
• Type – Is it restickable, washable or permanent?
• Count – How many glue sticks are contained in the pack?

Let’s go on to discuss how the above-mentioned features determine the type of performance you get from whichever product you choose.

Before choosing a glue stick, you have to ensure it’s safe for use by the whole family. Even though no child should be allowed to work with glue without adult supervision, it’s still necessary to have a product that’s acid-free, non-toxic, ACMI certified and conforms to ASTM D 4236. Not only is such a product child-safe, it’s safe for you to use for bonding photos and materials you want to archive. Look out for brands that manufacture their products with a sense of environmental responsibility.

When you’ve confirmed the safety of the product, consider what you want to use it for as this will determine the type of glue you need. Some bond more strongly than others, while some are restickable and some others are permanent. What type of surface or material is it best suited for? If you just buy stick glue without checking, you may end up with something that won’t work to your specification.

The best glues for children are the ones that apply in either blue or purple and dry clear (without any color), as this makes it easy for the child to see how much glue they’ve applied and where they’ve applied it to so they can be precise. The clear drying ensures your work is neat and without smudges. The restickable glue is good for use on envelopes, stick-on notes, or other items that you want to adjust. The permanent stick glues bond items firmly for a long time.

When buying for children, check the product description to ensure it can easily be washed off hands and clothes. This saves you the stress of bothering about stained hands and clothes, and your children can have the freedom to do their craft or projects without stress.

Glue sticks come in different sizes and counts per pack. If you’re a teacher getting classroom supplies, you’ll do well to look out for value packs that come with many glue sticks in the pack as against just buying the single packs or the ones with just three sticks. Some glue sticks contain such a small amount of glue that it may be frustrating for the user; imagine running out of glue before getting anywhere in the job at hand. Unless you don’t intend the glue stick for long use or for your kids’ projects, it’s best to get sticks that can last for at least one school term/semester.

One extra feature you can look out for is a cap that also doubles as a stand and the ones that snap back to the base of the stick so it doesn’t fall off. This ensures you don’t lose the cap and your glue stick doesn’t roll of your desk or work surface.