Best School Glue Reviews 2020

There are a thousand-and-one glue brands in the market and each advertises some features or the other. The cost of these products differs just as those features differ. We all know that many factors influence the price tag that a product carries; these include size, quality, brand, performance, and extra features.

Further, glue that’s versatile is usually costlier than glue that’s not. Specialty glues are not in the same price category of all-purpose glue because it’s specially designed for certain materials and surfaces. Most times, people are willing to pay more for products made by brands that have stood the test of time than to buy those same products cheaper from brands that are not known—this shows that brand name also affects the price of a product.

Having said all that, good glue can be bought for anywhere from $0.50 to $5.99. This is not to say that you can’t get cheap school glue, but we advise that you be wary of anything that’s too good to be true, because most times they are! Consider the quality, toxicity, and performance of a product before you deem it a good deal.

Choosing a school glue entails that you know the features of the glue that would serve your purpose. You can’t just go shopping and pick up the first glue that catches your fancy; you may just end up with a wood crafter’s glue when what you require is all-purpose glue. Here are some of the features you need to look out for when shopping for school glue:

• Use: What type of surface material is the glue suitable for?
• Type: What kind of glue do you need?
• Setting Time: How long does it take the glue to dry or cure?
• Ingredients: What type of ingredients does the glue contain? Are they toxin-free and safe?
• Quantity: What is the volume of the glue in each container?
• Count: How many bottles are contained in a pack?
• Safety: How safe is it for the whole family to use?
• Ease of Use and Cleaning: Is it easy to use and clean, especially if it will be used by kids?

“How would these features be beneficial to me?” you may ask. Stick with us (pun intended lol) till the end of this review to find out.

Before you buy school glue, there are several factors you need to consider. We should take a look at how type, safety, ingredients and pack size will affect your purchasing decision.

Type

First of all, note that there are several types of glue for different purposes. Specialty glue includes wood glue, glass glue, super glue, metal glue, and plastic glue. School glue is most often all-purpose glue because it can be used for a wide variety of tasks. Manufacturers that make school supplies usually have this kind of glue.

Safety

Ensure that the glue you want to buy is safe for use by the whole family and can safely be used at home, school, and the office. This can only be so if it’s toxin-free and doesn’t emit any harmful fumes; a number of extra-strength glue usually emit harmful fumes when applied, so you need to carefully check the label and product description of any product that you want to buy.

Ingredients

Closely connected to the safety of the glue is the ingredients it’s made of; if you’re buying school glue, you know it would be used for arts, crafts, and school projects so you have to ensure that it’s acid-free. Glue that doesn’t contain acid is the only one that’s safe for photos and such documents; this makes it ideal for scrapbooking, archiving documents, and assembling albums. When purchasing glitter glue, also check the recommended age for use because it may have some small parts that could be detrimental to kids younger than the recommended age.

Count

Budget-wise, you would do well buying your school glue in bulk. This is because it is an item that will be used throughout the school year. It wouldn’t do you any good to buy those little bottles that kids would run through in just one project. Conversely, the big bottles may end up being a waste—especially with glitter glue—because kids love the sparkles and shimmers and want to use more than is required. You might strike a balance by getting a pack that has many bottles of kid-friendly size-d bottles, that way you won’t have to keep running to the store or placing orders, and you’d save some money.

When it comes to performance of glue, the main things to look into are the specific use of the glue, how easy it is the use and clean and also the time it takes to set. Let’s delve into these topics in more detail.

Use

School glue is not specialty glue, but it should be able to bond paper, cardboard, wood, pottery, and other items. Though you don’t expect school glue to perform like specialty glue, it should be adequate for school arts and craft projects. Good glue should be non-runny and thick enough to stay where kids place it and to bond items well. There are some that are adjustable and others that are permanent, while some others still combine the two attributes. Some projects require glue that allow you to adjust items after they’re applied, while others require permanent glue. If you’re not constrained money-wise, you might decide to buy both.

Ease of Use

Look out for glue that applies smoothly and dries clear, as this ensures that your finished product is neat and wrinkle-free. Some bottles have double applicator tips: a pen tip and a broad tip. This is a good feature because when you want to foil or add glitters to your artwork, the pen tip comes in handy; it’s also useful for precision application. Further, bottles with a cap that snaps back onto the bottom of the lid are best for kids because the caps will always remain attached to the bottle when it’s in use and you won’t have to worry about lost caps or dried-out glue bottles.

Ease of Cleaning

Getting glue that’s easy to use and wash off hands and clothes is a vital feature, especially because it will be used by kids. No matter how much adult supervision kids have, they always make a mess with arts supplies so you really do need glue that’s washable.

Setting Time

Another essential thing you should look out for is the setting and curing time of the glue. Most all-purpose glue sets in ten to twenty minutes and cures in about an hour or less; that’s when the items are properly bonded. For children’s arts and crafts or school projects, they need glue that dries fast; it’s also a good idea to buy the ones that apply in a particular color and dry clear. This would help them to see what they’re gluing and be guided to do a precise and neat job.