How About the Adhesives?
For those who know a thing or two about scrapbooking, they know that adhesives are the most important things that keep the work together. Without the proper adhesive, things may get a bit nasty.
If you have a history of scrapbooking, you know that for different layouts, you need different types of adhesives. You would not want your family memories to simply come off and lose them all around the place, now would you? The time when glue and rubber were the only things that could keep your scrapbooks intact, but those times are now long gone, with all the technology available today. There are now safe adhesives, double-sided tapes, liquids and pastes and they are all on the market to help you make your scrapbook experience better!
All you have to do is know a few things about these adhesives, because, as mentioned above, there are certain types that go with certain layouts. The first and most important thing you should know is that acids do not go well with photographs. Given that photos have acid in them which is used for processing, it is a well known fact that the acid in certain adhesives does not do anything but harm the photos in time. In order to make sure you do not meet with these problems, make sure you look for words such as “pH neutral,” Acid-free” and even for the “CK OK” seal. This seal gives you the certainty that the product has been tested by Creating Keepsakes and that it is acid free and thus, ready to be used in your scrapbooks.
Furthermore, you should make sure you feel comfortable with the adhesive you are using, as there are so many types. There are wet and dry adhesives, permanent or temporary. When you go shopping for your scrapbooking supplies, make sure you chose the one that suits your and your scrapbook album’s needs the best.