Gluing is required in various situations; probably everyone has done this process. Therefore, it is necessary to have adhesives in the house; a huge number of adhesive solutions are presented on the construction market. This variety has a positive side, because everyone can choose the right option for a specific purpose. On the other hand, it confuses non-professionals, and the choice becomes difficult. We will talk in detail about which glue is best for gluing different materials together below.
What is the strongest glue in the world?
If we talk about the strongest glue in the world, then we turn to the Guinness Book of Records. It is known that world records are recorded there. So in 2021, the German company Delo produced a reliable glue, which it decided to test.
For this purpose, the solution, which after testing received the title of the strongest glue, was applied to a small metal cylinder. The cylinder was hooked to a crane hook, and a truck weighing 17.20 tons was lifted into the air on it. The lifting height of the truck was equal to a meter. The strongest glue held a heavy truck in this position for 60 minutes.
The squad was preparing to set a record. The base used was epoxy resin. The company's adhesive solutions are used to create reliable bonding of parts in cars and mechanical engineering.
The strongest glue held a heavy truck for 60 minutes.
Brands that don't work
Having understood the brands that work in the slime making process, you need to have an idea of which adhesives are best not to deal with in this matter. Brands of glues that do not work with other slime components:
- “ Cullinan ” has a too liquid texture, and when interacting with other components, absolutely nothing happens; moreover, the mass only becomes thinner.
- PVA "Berlingo" - despite the decent thickness of the glue, it is not suitable for creating slime. As soon as it comes into contact with other components, the glue immediately curdles, and you end up with a fat, shapeless substance in your hands, with which nothing can be done.
- Silicate “Hatber” - the texture is liquid and watery; upon contact with the activator, the glue turns into jelly, which is impossible to even pick up, let alone make a slime out of it.
Based on the above, we can conclude that the slime will not work:
- from watery glue;
- from an adhesive mass, which is intended for fastening exclusively paper;
- from adhesives that are too greasy in texture.
Reference ! Also, the slime will not work if you use already opened glue, even if it is a good brand.
Loctite composition with record strength
If we talk about the most powerful glue, it is necessary to describe Loctite glue. He also made it into the record books. So, with just nine drops of the product they were able to lift two cars weighing five tons.
This product was developed in Germany by Henkel. German strong adhesive is used to glue a variety of materials together. The adhesive solution is chosen in production by European auto companies. The anaerobic composition allows you to obtain a super stable compound; the action occurs in the absence of air. The result is a layer that does not react to lubricants and oils.
Under this name, the company produces more than one adhesive solution; there are different types suitable for specific purposes.
German strong adhesive is used to glue a variety of materials together.
Is PVA and pencil okay?
PVA glue in the form of a pencil can also be used to make slime , however, not all brands can be successfully used for this exciting purpose. The best way to make slime is with a German-made UHU glue stick. But it is quite expensive, so it makes sense to test other, more affordable brands.
When making slime, the pencil must be cut into small pieces so that it melts evenly when heated. In addition, you need to add water to the glue, but otherwise the process of making slime from a glue stick is no different from other recipes.
Selection Criteria
It is impossible to recognize one composition as the best glue. After all, the compositions are developed to suit the characteristics of each material. So there are special adhesives for wood, plastic, tiles, wallpaper, rubber, metal, foam and other materials. Some adhesives create reliability, but the process takes a long time. There are quick adhesives that help quickly seal up flaws.
When choosing, you need to take into account a number of criteria:
- Operating conditions of the product being glued;
- Working conditions, ease of use;
- Thickness of the adhesive seam;
- Type of materials that will be connected;
- Toxic properties of the solution;
- Seam elasticity.
The compositions are developed to suit the characteristics of each material.
Choosing a strong adhesive depending on the gluing material
Which superglue and just glue is better can only be said by knowing the type of material that will be glued. Although this will not be enough, so you need to take into account the criteria discussed earlier.
The type of material is the most important criterion. Materials have different structures. For example, plastic has a smooth surface, which makes it difficult to obtain good adhesion. In this case, adhesive solutions are developed for a specific type of plastic.
Adhesive solutions are developed for a specific type of plastic.
If you need to glue vinyl wallpaper, then any wallpaper adhesive will not work. You need to choose the strongest glue that can withstand the heavy weight of the canvas.
You need to choose the strongest glue that can withstand the heavy weight of the canvas.
When it comes to dental adhesives, the criterion of safety for human health is important. Based on these examples, we can say that the best option would be to use specialized tools that take into account all the features of the work. The purpose of the glue is always written on the packaging of the composition, this simplifies the choice of product.
The manufacturer also describes operating rules in the instructions; some products require compliance with safety precautions.
When it comes to dental adhesives, the criterion of safety for human health is important.
Is silicate glue suitable for licks and slimes?
Until the 90s, “liquid glass” was produced under the name “stationery glue”. Silicate glue is a solution of sodium or potassium silicon salts in water. The composition is soluble in water, externally it looks like a viscous, thick liquid - translucent, almost colorless.
There are two main methods for using silicate glue:
- mixing with PVA - a combination of two types of glue allows you to get an elastic, glossy, translucent slime;
- use as an independent base for slime (without PVA) is one of the few ways to make glass slime at home.
You can mix different types of glue in equal parts. However, some recipes suggest a ratio of 2 parts silicate glue and 1 part PVA as the optimal ratio.
The result is guaranteed only when using “working” brands. At the same time, there are definitely more of them among transparent adhesives. And now - more about the proven types of “liquid glass”.
OfficeSpace
On sale you can find “Office glue” and “Classic silicate glue”. The first is distinguished by an unlimited shelf life and frost resistance.
During the experiment, tetraborate acted as a thickener. The glue reacts instantly to the input of the activator, turning into translucent slime, which:
- stretches well, does not tear;
- “clacks” and crunches;
- stretches into a thin film.
How to make slime from soda
Among the advantages of this brand are also:
- traditional variety of volumes;
- low price - about 15 rubles. for 45 years
OffiseSpace slime can be tinted at any stage of mixing without affecting the properties of the slime.
Excess thickener can make the slime “rubbery”; in this case, you can add toothpaste - the slime will become ultra-elastic, but no longer transparent.
Alternative options - pre-dilute the tetraborate with water or replace borax with Persil - allow you to maintain transparency.
Attache (transparent)
Here we will also talk about the stationery glue of this brand. Budget brand - less than 20 rubles. for 85 ml.
The glue is transparent and thick. The result of the reaction to the thickener and kneading is a crispy, viscous slime.
Like most homemade clear slimes, the slime may be whitish and cloudy at first. This does not depend on the brand of glue, and even more so, it does not indicate its unsuitability. Transparency usually appears within 1–2 days.
Berlingo
According to reviews, it is considered one of the best office glues for slimes. The asking price is about 30 rubles. for 85
When tetraborate is added, the mass quickly curls into a dense slime. The toy clicks, but when stretched into film it looks a little like a “cobweb” - this is a normal consequence of the thickening of office glue with brown.
You can make the slime more transparent and viscous by replacing the thickener with Persil. An alternative is to be very careful with the tetraborate and use a pipette when introducing the activator.
Also in the list of transparent adhesives that are suitable for slimes, you can include:
- Eric Krause;
- Daliy (multi-colored);
- BIC Scholl Glue;
- Brauberg (office roller);
- Centrum.
Elmer's glue (Elmers)
Elmer's School Glue is a series of adhesives from the American brand of the same name. Contrary to the name, glue is more often used for crafts and slimes, rather than for school.
This trend is actively supported by marketers offering the slogans “Elmer's - the secret to the perfect slime” or “If it's slime, then Elmer's.”
The brand's assortment includes adhesives:
- white;
- transparent;
- colored, with sparkles.
Elmer's also offers special kits for slimers and produces a proprietary thickener.
White Elmers resembles regular PVA and is also based on polyvinyl acetate. Therefore the glue also:
- frost-resistant and fireproof;
- non-toxic.
But unlike PVA Elmers:
- dries faster;
- easily washed off with water without leaving stains (the manufacturer guarantees this for adhesives marked “Washable”);
- has better adhesive ability and is economically consumed.
- contains special additives patented by the company that make it easy to get good slime.
School Glue received a lot of good reviews. Among the only disadvantages:
- price – from 400 to 900 rubles. for 200 ml;
- low availability - in Russia you can only buy it via the Internet. However, there are plenty of proposals (as well as doubts about the integrity of a number of suppliers).
Inexpensive special adhesives include:
- SuperSlime - about 150 rubles. for 70 ml;
- glue for slimes from Tukzar - about 100 rubles. for 70 ml.
The test results of these glues for slimes are positive (in the photo there is a “magic” slime made from SuperSlime glue), but the following are the disadvantages:
- characteristic “chemical” smell;
- small volume - you have to buy several bottles, so slime made from such glue turns out to be expensive.
Epoxy resin
Epoxy can bond parts together for many years. You can purchase any brand of solution. Hardeners ensure the layer's resistance to a variety of acids, creating a very strong connection. In everyday life, it is possible to use epoxy, for example, for gluing shoe soles, because it is waterproof. Many craftsmen use resin to create decorative elements and original jewelry.
Epoxy can bond parts together for many years.
"Ground Hide Glue"
It may be necessary to glue wooden parts so that the joints are not visible. Then “Ground Hide Glue” is a rational choice. It has high strength and does not emit any odor. It is convenient to apply, the dose is adjustable, while the main part does not harden, and also has a transparent structure. Suitable for gluing different types of wood together.
It has high strength and does not emit any odor.
Eyelash glue "Eye Cream"
The product is created using a special formula and does not cause allergies or irritation. Does not evaporate, fixes eyelashes well. They can be worn for 3 weeks.
The adhesive base is harmless to the skin and does not provoke unwanted reactions. The product is sold in a 12 ml bottle. The container is equipped with a convenient applicator for distributing the glue over the work area.
The product dries quickly, and after wearing the eyelashes, removing them is not difficult. Store in a cool place, out of reach of the sun.
Professional means for gluing eyelashes Eye Cream
Highly specialized adhesives used in one area or another are considered. Such a description will allow the buyer to make the right choice. If a person is interested in wood crafts and needs to put together a composition, then you can safely use Ground Hide Glue. Craftswomen will love Bison glue for creating clothes. Simple PVA will stick the wallpaper to the concrete wall.
PVA glue"
PVA is known to many people and has not lost its popularity for a long time. Due to its positive properties, it is used for various situations. At the same time, manufacturers have developed many compositions to improve properties for working with specific materials. It works well when gluing objects that will later be used under low-temperature conditions.
It works well when gluing objects that will later be used under low-temperature conditions.
Yacht glue
Yacht adhesives must have high levels of resistance to water. Among the variety of options, “PU Max” stands out, which is chosen by many yacht and boat owners. It creates a reliable layer and sets in a short time, you need to wait 60 minutes. The glued object can be used immediately; the layer is not affected by sea water.
It creates a reliable layer and sets in a short time, you need to wait 60 minutes.
Textile adhesive
Everyone has textile items. And when trouble occurs in the form of a torn part, it is possible to solve the problem by gluing this area. Housewives note the quality of Bison textile glue. Universal, can be used for any type of textile products. It is transparent in color and odorless.
Universal, can be used for any type of textile products.
❌ Which brands of glue are not suitable for slimes?
Among the stationery products, including PVA and silicate ones, there are those from which slimes cannot be made, which has been tested many times:
| Title + photo | Description |
| Kalyaka-Malyaka | This is white PVA, thick, but coagulates into a curdled mass. |
| PVA universal | Classic adhesive with polyvinyl acetate, with a noticeable odor, forms separate porous clumps upon contact with the activator. |
| Transparent stationery, under the influence of the activator, it first gathers into a clot, but in the hands it spreads, sticks strongly, and is impossible to knead. |
| Cullinan PVA | A Russian stationery product, PVA, rolls into a paste that is difficult to assemble into slime. |
| Quite liquid, white, stabilized by activators, but slimes made from it leave marks on your hands, tear and spread without rest. |
| It is universal, therefore it has an inexpressive white color, has a strong smell, has a liquid consistency, and therefore does not react to activators. |
| Star Wars PVA | Another universal product, quite thick, white and with a pungent odor, rolled into pieces similar to cottage cheese. |
| White, liquid, like water, therefore it is collected under the influence of the activator into a pasty mass that disintegrates in the hands. |
| Universal, liquid, with a characteristic chemical odor, stabilizes in the form of clots reminiscent of cottage cheese. |
| Quite thick, almost creamy, but white, from the activator it first coagulates into separate clots, then turns into a spreading “porridge”. |
| Thick, bright white, rolls up with great difficulty and not in the way it should be, but in wet pieces. |
Super glue
Super glues are characterized by fast gluing. Designed to work with small parts while creating a reliable connection. They are convenient to work with; they are sold in a tube with a thin tip. “Super Glue” stands out here; housewives note that it can be used to correct minor defects, for example, to glue a fallen ceiling plinth, if the base allows it. The process will take a matter of seconds.
Super glues are characterized by fast gluing.
Anaerobic glue
These tools are chosen by craftsmen if they have to fasten elements with a threaded connection. It is comfortable to work with the composition; the layer hardens in the absence of air. The seam will not be affected by lubricants and oils. It is particularly durable, so the process requires the use of glue. “Loctite” stands out here, which was described in detail above.
These tools are chosen by craftsmen if they have to fasten elements with a threaded connection.
There are a huge number of strong adhesives on the market, this helps you choose an option that meets your budget and requirements. It is better to choose the composition based on the type of material that must be glued. For unforeseen situations, it is advisable to have universal adhesives at home; they will help you cope with the task quickly; in the future, if necessary, the parts can be re-glued with a specialized product. A similar product is suitable for urgent repairs.
Glue "Bison for textiles"
The product is attractive to women. It combines textiles, different materials, jute, corduroy, jeans. Fashionable elements, rhinestones, patches are easily glued to the surface.
Women also use the product for edging furniture and attaching upholstery to it. This is the most worthy composition that housewives and needlewomen love.
