Having just run out of PVA I looked round for some more to fine a huge price variation. there does not seem to be any reason for this as all of the glues with the exception of the rsin based wood glues and "no nails" types seem to be similar consistency and strength. Unles of course some of you can enlighten me as to the reason for the price difference.
The one that most shocked me was Scrrewfix who are supposed to be a cheap trade supplier, although I have found Wickes seriously undercut them on some things.
Hobbycraft School PVA £2.50 600 Ml
Local Art shop £4.50 1 Litre
5 Litres
Wickes £4.99
B and Q 8.00
Screwfix £12.99
The Resin based wood glue by evostick is £10 a litre but I have found this or "No nails" best for gluing metal figures to a steel washer
Wickes also produce a glue in a cartrige called "Sticks like" (as in Sticks liek S***t to a blanket) it is bar far the bnest "no nails" type glue. It also has a screw top for the cartridge so keeps for quite a while. It is quite expensive at £6-7 a cartridge
I just use the stuff from Wilko
I can't tell you which one, 'cos they've changed the packaging :'(
http://www.wilko.com/search?q=pva+glue (http://www.wilko.com/search?q=pva+glue)
I just use the cheapest I can find; seems to work fine but I only use it for flock. I use superglue (and baking soda) for attaching minis to bases.
Wood glue is, I think, a little stronger :-\
Poundland £1 for I think it was a litre. Works fine for
basing
I would recommend you avoid the 'waterproof' variety. It's the one that dries shiny and can leave a 'plastic' film in unwanted places.
Screwfix and B&Q are one and the same stock and ownership.
Lidl occasionally sell PVA. Obviously very cheap plastic bottles as mine split open with great drama. The PVA now resides in a glass jar and very handy for brushing-on.
Quote from: WeeWars on 23 February 2015, 12:12:23 PM
I would recommend you avoid the 'waterproof' variety. It's the one that dries shiny and can leave a 'plastic' film in unwanted places.
Didn't know that but it explains a lot :-[
Quote from: WeeWars on 23 February 2015, 12:12:23 PM
Lidl occasionally sell PVA. Obviously very cheap plastic bottles as mine split open with great drama. The PVA now resides in a glass jar and very handy for brushing-on.
Why didn't I think of that? I tend to waste a lot as I squirt a bit out every time I need it. Great idea ;)
You know the little lidded tubs that the sauces and pickles come in from your local takeaway?
Perfect for pva/water mixtures!
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 February 2015, 12:24:28 PM
You know the little lidded tubs that the sauces and pickles come in from your local takeaway?
Perfect for pva/water mixtures!
I use blister packs I've collected over the years ;)
But mine you can put the lid on, which keeps your glue fresh for much longer! ;D
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 February 2015, 12:54:14 PM
But mine you can put the lid on, which keeps your glue fresh for much longer! ;D
;D
As I said earlier, I do waste quite a bit :-[
I've thought about using empty Citadel paint pots before but they just don't hold enough :-\
Will look into those takeaway pots :-bd
I use Evostick resin wood adhesive as I find it goes on more easily, dries faster and forms a stronger bond than pva glues. A 125ml squeezy bottle of the stuff lasts me months, if not years.
I use contact adhesive for gluing figures to bases and Poundland PVA and sand for texturing and again PVA for any scatter/flock/lichen/small stones/gravy/churches. Never had any problems.
In the Works they have a small plastic bottle filled with 'Hobby Glue' -PVA to you and me- with a couple of spreaders for 99p. The spreaders are a bit too big to use but the bottle has a reasonably fine nozzle on it. I don't brush on PVA on bases because it takes too long and I'm an impatient b'stard. The little nozzzle gets into all the important places so it's more time-efficient.
Quote from: Subedai on 23 February 2015, 02:05:06 PM
In the Works they have a small plastic bottle filled with 'Hobby Glue' -PVA to you and me- with a couple of spreaders for 99p. The spreaders are a bit too big to use but the bottle has a reasonably fine nozzle on it. I don't brush on PVA on bases because it takes too long and I'm an impatient b'stard. The little nozzzle gets into all the important places so it's more time-efficient.
Ooh, that's worth a look ;)
Takes me yonks to paint the PVA on; I'll have a pop at anything that speeds it up. :)
£1 from. Err Poundland
Any Poundland PVA will do, our local stores stock about three 'different' types. I just decant it into the smaller bottle.
I was going to say Poundland. Also their superglue. Not sure how strong it is, but it works on 10mm based into PVA (superglue is activated by water). Its ideal for when you want to 'waste' superglue (ie use a lot in one go): S/G is great for stiffening card folds, but you wouldn't want to use the £4.50 stuff.
Any superglue is brilliant if you use baking soda alongside it ;)
As far as texturing of bases is concerned, plonk a small blob of PVA on a piece of scrap card or plywood and then use a cocktail stick to spread it around and between the figures. Gets into all the nooks and crannies quite easily.
Rymans stationary (UK) sell two types, a blue bottle and a red bottle. The blue bottle is £1 dearer and seems thicker - so there must be a difference. Whether than difference would actually matter in most situations I am not sure, but I tend to go for the thicker stuff as I see it as what has been termed in other places as 'High Grab'.
Quote from: getagrip on 05 March 2015, 08:26:26 AM
Any superglue is brilliant if you use baking soda alongside it ;)
Do you mean it improves the superglue or is the baking soda just a texture thing?
(Or am I being thick as usual? =))
Quote from: AndyT on 05 March 2015, 07:36:09 PM
Do you mean it improves the superglue or is the baking soda just a texture thing?
(Or am I being thick as usual? =))
Not my tip.
Dust one of the surfaces in baking powder ; instant fix.
Be warned: INSTANT bond!
I must give it a try, and must avoid getting glue on all my exposed skin as usual !
It does produce heat too.
If you want a fast dry; sprinkle soda on the residue. It will go hard straight away.
I would have thought baking soda too gritty for 10mm.
Quote from: getagrip on 05 March 2015, 08:13:20 PM
It will go hard straight away.
I'm NOT making the obvious joke. That duck is far too comfortable in his armchair.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 06 March 2015, 12:59:41 AM
I'm NOT making the obvious joke. That duck is far too comfortable in his armchair.
I cannot believe I wrote that #-o ;D
I popped into Wilko today - They were selling their spray paints at a quid a go. I grabbed the last 2 grey cans (different greys though, one was marked as a primer). Think they are running them out as a range.
Noooooooooooooo!
I've got two cans. That's a can for now (the last one has just died), and a spare one. That is two. Do you have two orcs? One for now and a spare? I do.