Question????

[Ray Bragg]

What is the adhesive used for attaching things like magnetic cards to phone books and many other objects to each other for a semi temporary mounting. It is sticky but is rather easily removed from both surfaces without leaving any apparant residue. It reminds me of silicone but it isn't. It is apparantly applied like caulk or hot melt glue in a little line.

Is their a use for this adhesive in the framing market? Is it acidic or does it actually leave a residue that is not visible?

Just wondering about a possible new way to mount objects or even art.

 

[j Paul]

My smart a$$ answer was going to be, "you mean that booger glue". Well guess what - do a goole search for "Booger Glue" and you will find what you are looking for.

 

[Luddite]

Technical term is fugitive glue...I carp you not. L

 

[Larry Peterson]

Here is some more info and some sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugitive_glue

http://www.uline.com/BL_7552/Specialty-Glue-Dots-Strips-Sheets

http://www.uline.com/BL_7550/Glue-Dots-Dispenser-Box

http://www.uline.com/BL_7551/Dot-Shot-Pro-and-Glue-Dots

 

[Rick Granick]

My smart a$$ answer was going to be, "you mean that booger glue"...

That's funny. I have always referred to that stuff as BoogerBond.
Rick

 

[preservator]

Plastic adhesive

Any such adhesive is certain to leave something behind, like plasticizers or other oils, and they should not be regarded as harmless, even if they are billed as "acid-free", since that only means their initial pH is above a certain level.



Hugh

 

[Jeff Rodier]

Commonly referred to as "Snot" in the marketing industry.

 

[free2beme]

Glue Dots or Glue Strips, you can find them in any craft store or scrapbooking department. And can be removed without a trace with a little patience.

 

[Jeff Rodier]

Here is a source but it is not safe for use on artwork


http://blueboxcorrugated.shoppkg.com/shop/C3285.aspx

 

[Susan May]

Glue Dots or Glue Strips, you can find them in any craft store or scrapbooking department. And can be removed without a trace with a little patience.

I think you mean, they can be removed without a VISABLE trace. Like Hugh said, it can leave behind oils or plasticizers. Until soneone tests it we should shy away from it.

 

[Patricia Kotnour]

I think you mean, they can be removed without a VISABLE trace. Like Hugh said, it can leave behind oils or plasticizers. Until soneone tests it we should shy away from it.

I tested it about 2 years ago because it seemed like a good solution for items which may need to be removed and without damage. What I found was that the lighter the bond, the less chance of oil, but it didn't hold well for any length of time. I also tested the extra strong and everything inbetween, which held much better the stronger the bond, but there definately was a oil type of residue left behind on mats that I tested it on. For that reason it would not be suitable for conservation framing. The company said that the oil is present in even the lightest bond type. The only thing I would recomend it for would be if you need to temporarily hold something in place, but it will be removed in just a few minutes or maybe a credit card type object.