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Craft and Model Glue:
Mister Glue’s Instant Glue

Mister Glue is an essential tool for crafting and model making. It's versatile, able to bond almost any material to another, making it invaluable for projects involving multiple materials. Unlike super glue, Mister Glue doesn't contain solvents that dry brittle and discolor, and it won't melt foams like styrofoam.

Why Choose Mister Glue?

  • Long-lasting: Mister Glue lasts for years without drying out in the bottle.

  • Versatile: Bonds materials like balsa, die-cast metal, wood, plastic, stone, and more.

  • Safe for Foams: Does not melt foams like styrofoam, unlike super glue.

  • Clear and Flexible: Dries clear and flexible, with strong bonds in seconds.

Uses for Mister Glue

  • Die Cast Repair

  • Costume Jewelry and Pearls

  • Warhammer Miniatures

  • Wood Carving

  • Glue Filler

  • Most Foams (e.g., Styrofoam)

  • Miniatures and Dollhouse Furniture

  • Resin Figurines

  • Remote Control Cars, Trains, Planes, and Automobiles

Toys, Collectibles, and Antiques

Mister Glue is perfect for repairing broken toys, collectibles, and antiques. It bonds most plastics, wood, ceramic, and porcelain, making it ideal for items that need an invisible fix. For tougher plastics used in some children's toys, use the Accelerator with Mister Glue.

Specific Applications:

  • Lego

  • Action Figures

  • Broken Figurines

  • Toy Collectibles

  • Resin Figurines

  • Toy Repairs

  • Antiques

Storage and Use

Store Mister Glue in the freezer to extend its shelf life. Follow the instructions for optimal use, and it will serve you well for years.

Summary

Having Mister Glue in your crafting and model-making toolkit will make your projects easier and more efficient. Its versatility and reliability make it an indispensable adhesive for a wide range of applications.

  • Mister Glue will bond your plastic, resin and metal miniatures. It is an excellent glue for plastic Citadel Miniatures.

    It will glue metal well but there are a couple of cautions.

    The surface areas must match up well and be free of oils. A bit of emery but not enough to change the shape. Mister Glue is a cyanoacrylate (super glue) and sets up very quickly on all kinds of materials.

    It is an industrial glue - the solvents have been distilled out making it stronger. It dries clear and flexible - not that flexible is an issue with Warhammer. Also, because there are no solvents you do not have the problem of the glue drying out in the bottle. It can last over a year and if kept in the freezer or refrigerator much longer than that.

    Before you apply the glue make sure you know where you are going. Practice putting the two pieces together. Put a very small amount of glue on one side. Then press the two pieces firmly together. Some glue may squeeze out. Leave it until it dries up a bit and scrape off. If you try and wipe, it will smear.

    If you are going to use the Accelerator, (might be wise on metal), apply that on one side first and leave for about 20-30 seconds. Apply Mister Glue to the other side then press the two pieces firmly together. As I mentioned earlier, the tighter the fit, the better the bond. This is CA glue and as such reacts to small amounts of moisture. It should be very fast to bond but full cure time can be hours. Plastics can be odd. I've had some set up in 2-3 seconds and others take a couple of minutes. The majority are very quick.

    If you end up have to fill gaps, Mister Glue won't do. So, use it to put the two pieces together, then use some fine powdery material as a filler and add the glue. I've used anything from sawdust for wood projects, to baking soda to filing plastic to create plastic filler. Put the 'filler' into place and add a drop of glue. It will soak in and almost immediately make the filler solid, bonding to both sides. Experiment.

  • In building model cars or planes, you are going to have several different glues. With model aviation particularly you are often working with several different types of materials: wood, plastics and foam to name a few. One is looking for different strengths and flexibility and speeds of bonding. If you are involved in aircraft modeling you are familiar with different types of CA (cyanoacrylates).

    Mister Glue is an industrial CA. It has been distilled numerous times making it many times stronger than super glue or Krazy Glue. It will not dry out in the bottle and it dries clear and flexible. These are attibutes that you will need at one time or another when you build a model plane or car. It is the perfect glue if you need flexiblity in a fiberglass joint or laminate.

    One very important attribute of Mister Glue is that because there are no solvent (having been distilled out) this glue will not melt or eat away at styrofoam. It will easily glue styrofoam to itself or wood or plastic.

    If you are out flying and your model plane crashes you may need a quick fix so you can keep flying. Make sure that you have a bottle of Mister Glue on hand as it will repair in seconds almost any of the materials including composite materials and carbon fiber. It is quick - set time is only seconds. Although full cure time is much longer, I have glued rubber, wood or some plastics together and as an experiment tried to separate them afterwards. They invariably break somewhere else than where they were glued.

    I wouldn't necessarily use this CA for every glued part in aircraft modelling or building model cars but once you start using it you will not want to be without.

    Apply Mister Glue to only one side and only put enough on so that when squeezed together the glue will spread to the entire surface. The closer the fit the better the bond. Press the parts very tightly together. I try and leave any that squeezes out to dry a bit and then scrape off with an Exacto Knife or blade. If you wipe the glue it will just smear. The glue is very quick so if you need more time to work a jioint or surface into place then you may be better using an epoxy. Once you have glued the two pieces together with Mister Glue you can continue working with the model - you do not have to wait hours for it to 'set'.

  • Most cyanoacrylates like super glue and Krazy glue, the off-the-shelf glues, have solvents in them that will melt substances like styrofoam and other types of foam. Mister Glue is the same base but the solvents have been distilled out. If you are using styrofoam in various crafts and need a glue that is quick and magical in its ability to bond this Purchase Here material, use Mister Glue.

    Mister Glue is almost instant and will not damage the foam. It will glue foam to foam and other materials to it as well. There is a trick with foam though. With some, applying any type of liquid even water, will melt them. And this glue is a liquid. If you are applying something else to it, put the glue on the non-foam surface and then press the two pieces together. In most instances, this will work. Sometimes, the types of foam are very cheap and will just melt no matter what. If so, you are out of luck. But as I said most are fine.

    If you are doing larger areas you may have a cheaper glue that you like to use. But with Mister Glue you really don't have to cover the whole surface to make a good bond anyway. For smaller repairs or the making of Christmas decorations and the like, Mister Glue will do the job with the tiniest bit. It also dries clear.

    Another benefit of using Mister Glue with materials like foam and other things that kids may be around is that it is completely non-toxic when cured. (It is classified as an irritant so just keep the room ventilated when using.) The product is also biodegradable.

  • Nothing worse than when a houseguest helps with the dishes and breaks a piece of fine china. Mister Glue can fix it. Nothing is going to make it perfect but it does a pretty good job. If you take care to get the tightest fit possible, the resulting joint will be minimal. You may not be able to see it easily but it will be there. The better the preparation the less visible and the better the bond. With materials like ceramic, we have bonded two pieces together and within an hour if you tried to break the bond is strong enough that it will break across the mended part. It is now stronger than the surrounding material.

    One needs to run a bead along the length of one side only.

    Before applying the glue, practice a little fitting the two pieces together. The less moving around of the two pieces once the glue is on there, the better the bond is going to be. Also, the tighter the fit the better the bond. Make sure the surfaces are cleaned of any dirt or dust. Apply a small bead of glue to one side only. You want just enough but not so much it runs all over. Fit the two edges together. Hold tightly for a few seconds and place to the side to set. If some glue is squeezed out, leave until partly dry and then carefully scrape off using a sharp knife. As long as there is no dust in the glue, the resulting line should be pretty much invisible.

    Most ceramic you can put in the dishwasher. Some porcelain you may not want to. Wash by hand to be safe.

    The full cure time is several hours.

  • From diecast figurines, cars, and trucks to your Warhammer projects use Mister Glue. Epoxies will work but Mister Glue is simpler and faster and it dries clear. Fantastic if there is a clean break.

    Clean both surfaces of dust and dirt then apply one or two drops to one side and press the two pieces firmly together. Almost instantly you have a permanent bond. Leave any glue that squeezes out for a few minutes and very gently scrape off the excess. Doing it this way will keep it from smearing. With Mister Glue the tighter the fit the better so you will have the minimum joint showing.

    Keep Mister Glue handy for all of your projects as you can also use for wood and plastic. Mister Glue will easily bond unlike materials as well. Plastic to wood, wood to metal, and other combinations. It is very quick and much easier to use than an epoxy.

    Use for your Warhammer, model airplanes, cars, and trucks as well as your model trains. If you are using a model train set and have sets that are foam use Mister Glue here as well as there are no solvents. Because there are no solvents in this glue, it will not melt any kind of foam.

  • To create a trivet using corks and a picture frame, you'll need Mister Glue's Instant Glue, Mister Glue's Accelerator, corks, a picture frame, a dowel piece, a protective surface covering, and Mister Glue Uncure for emergencies.

    Start by arranging the corks inside the picture frame in your desired pattern, ensuring any names or designs are facing correctly. Use a dowel piece on one side to hold the corks in place. This method avoids the need to glue the corks to a base, making the trivet reversible if done carefully.

    Make sure the corks are positioned tightly. If necessary, trim a few corks to make them fit better. Place the picture frame on a protective surface to prevent any damage from glue spills.

    Work in sections, one row at a time. Brush the Accelerator into the joints where you will apply the glue. Wait 20-30 seconds after applying the Accelerator before applying a drop or bead of Mister Glue into the joints. The glue will wick in well and won't be visible if applied carefully.

    Allow the glue to fully cure before moving the trivet. Check for any loose corks and reinforce with additional glue if needed. Clean any excess glue with Mister Glue's Uncure if necessary.

    Be cautious with the glue, as it is very sticky. Having a bottle of Mister Glue's Uncure handy is always a good idea in case of accidental spills. This method works for other porous materials like wood, terra cotta, and some ceramics.

    Enjoy your sturdy, homemade trivet!

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  • Resin figures or figurines are pretty tough but when they break there are not many things that will put them back together. You can use an epoxy sometimes but because of their thickness, you can usually see the joint or seam where the two pieces have been put together. Super glue will sometimes work but it discolors and the bond is not always permanent. It also dries out in the tube or bottle so no matter what you pay it is generally a one-shot deal.

    As resin adhesives go Mister Glue is one of the best. The tighter the bond with Mister Glue the better so if you get the two pieces matched up properly the seam is all but invisible. It takes seconds to set as well so you aren't sitting there for half an hour waiting for it to set.

    Sometimes resin will 'bend' a bit when it breaks. This makes it so that the fit is not perfect which is the best way to repair resin with Mister Glue. But there is a way around this. Glue the two pieces together as above then you may be left with a little space that needs a resin filler. Take a tiny bit of baking powder and put it in the space left. Put a drop of glue on it and it will harden in a second or two - pretty much immediately. Use very little glue - you may want to use a pin or toothpick to transfer from the bottle tip to the powder. Once this has cured a bit then you can sand or file to the shape that you want. Paint over it and you are done.