Post-it note type glue?

[ironer]

I'm probably asking for the impossible, but uk.d-i-y is the place to come for that. Does anyone know of a glue with similar properties to the one used to make Post-it notes?

That is, a glue which, spread on a surface, will form a permanent bond to the substrate, but the exposed face remains semi-tacky - just like a Post-it note. I'm seeking a glue which makes a light releasable 'grab' bond with anything it comes into contact with. A glue which allowed a multiple no of repeat grabs would be ideal.

Ideally I'm after something that will adhere to leather or perhaps PVC instead of Post-it note paper, but could possibly adapt things to use a paper or card base.

TIA

[Derek Geldard]

It's a special glue, applied to the paper in microspheres. Only those that touch are used up. the rest are good for the next usage.

I think you need to speak to Scotch Tape, who IIAC have the patent.

HTH

DG

[Guy King]

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Only if you can catch enough slugs to boil down for it.

Failing that, your best bet may be Spraymount - stuff for fixing photos in place. Comes in two flavours - permanent and tacky.

[Owain]

Not quite the same, but there are various low-tack spray adhesives for various purposes, such as

3M spraymount Repositionable Adhesive - Provides instant hold, allows for initial repositioning and gives a secure long term bond. Fast, convenient and reliable. Clear, non staining. Will not brittle with age. Glue Dots are a double-sided, pressure sensitive repositionable adhesive designed to be easily removed from most surfaces. Specially formulated for positioning craft work. Faster and easier to use than liquid adhesives Glue dots - S56968 at

Owain

[Jason]

Is it not 3M who own both brands?

[Bramble_stick]

My experience is a bit counter-intuitive... Last year I bought a Toshiba TDP-MT200 (svga widescreen) projector, and unwrapped it on Christmas day for the family delight, and set it all up, & we watched several films on the white-painted blown-vinyl papered livingroom wall (2+m diagonal picture). The picture was great, but I was sure that I could improve it by using a better screen. I've tried a (too small) proper slide screen on half of the projected area, white paper, and a matt white painted piece of hardboard, but surprisingly none are really a noticable improvement over the wallpaper. So, nearly a year on, we are still wowing to the big theatre on the same old wallpaper. ymmv

[Ian Stirling]

Patent ran out in 2001.

[The Medway Handyman]

3M used to sell Post It Glue Sticks, but I hanen't seen them for a while. Let me know if you find a supply please.

Pritt also market a glue dispenser thingy, called On & Off.

There is also a product called Odif 404, try a search for suppliers.

[the_constructor]

I got a tin of spray carpet glue from a carpet shop a few years ago. It allowed a carpet to be fixed, but the carpet could be removed and relaid after a few hours

[deckertim]

glue fits the bill. Generally available from craft stores. I use this product regularly and it is really good.

[Ian White]

But will eventually dry out, just like Post-its do. It makes superb display panels, but they may not be re-usable a year later.

On a similar subject, where can you buy the clear glue that is typically used to attach CDs and inserts inside magazines? The soft rubbery stuff that can be rolled/peeled off without tearing the paper.

[Andrew Gabriel]

About 10 years ago when I was with a software house, we looked for this stuff. When we did find it, it was only available in oil drum size. We experimented with alternatives like copydex rubber glue, but couldn't find anything else which worked well enough to use as part of the product shipped to the customer, so we abandoned the idea. Velcro pads almost got the thumbs-up though.

[google]

messagenews: [e-mail]...

and completely irrelevant to the question.

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

Potatoes roast better if you boil them really well first, then bash them around the pan a bit.

Si

[manatbandq]

After boiling the ham, score the fat with a knife, coat it with Mustard and then sprinkle liberally with brown sugar. Roast in a hot oven for about 20 mins. You could even put it in with the potatoes. Ymmv

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

A bit of candle wax on a screw's thread will help it go in easier.

[Dave]

I have 3 post-its on a shelf above my monitor. They have been there for over 5 years. The only problem I have with them, is that the pen ink is fading faster than the glue that sticks them there :-(

I have never had any luck getting all of that off the mag. The mag usually sticks to something that I really do want and rips off the first page :-(

I suppose that's life though.

Dave

[Bob Eager]

Off topic for this thread. That's D-I-Y and therefore far too on-topic for the group!

[Rumble]

ironer said the following on 19/12/2006 21:45:

you could try

[The Medway Handyman]

> Zig glue fits the bill. Generally available from craft stores. I use

Pick some up for me next time you buy some Tim. Similar application I expect :-)