Fixing models to lolly sticks

[Jonny]

I use water based Elmer's. Easily comes off of metal, but holds tight for painting. And, it's chap.

Terry

I think Elmers is what we call PVA in the UK? Is copydex more or less stinky PVA, or does it have different properties? I was thinking I might try mod podge, which just seems like it's fancy (expensive) PVA, but I'm going to be buying a pot of mod podge for other hobby/craft anyway so might give it a go!

[toxicpixie]

Elmer's is a brand name for PVA.

I use copydex now as all my pva is hard core builders strength stuff and I find it a bit awkwardly strong when I come to remove figures off sticks

[Gwydion]

Copydex is definitely NOT pva.
It is a latex rubber cement in water solution, not to be confused with most (all?) other rubber solution glues which use harmful solvents - e.g. toluene or acetone.

It is used as a masking solution by watercolour artists and can be 'rolled' off the paper without damaging the ground. On he other hand it is firm enough to be used as a carpet glue. It all depends what direction the pressure is applied from how robust it is.

So in most figure painting circumstances it grips firmly enough for your needs but the figure can easily be separated from the stick/base without damage (or swearing, sharp objects, sliced thumbs etc).

Re Fred's comment - I can't see why anyone would use anything else.

[Jonny]

Copydex is definitely NOT pva.
It is a latex rubber cement in water solution, not to be confused with most (all?) other rubber solution glues which use harmful solvents - e.g. toluene or acetone.

It is used as a masking solution by watercolour artists and can be 'rolled' off the paper without damaging the ground. On he other hand it is firm enough to be used as a carpet glue. It all depends what direction the pressure is applied from how robust it is.

So in most figure painting circumstances it grips firmly enough for your needs but the figure can easily be separated from the stick/base without damage (or swearing, sharp objects, sliced thumbs etc).

Re Fred's comment - I can't see why anyone would use anything else.

Thanks for the explanation I think I'll give copydex a go and see how I get on!