🌸 Introduction — Choosing the Right Glue Matters
When working with pressed flowers, glue is one of the most important materials.
The wrong adhesive can cause:
• yellowing
• visible glue marks
• damaged petals
• or cloudy spots on acrylic
In this guide, I compare the two glues I use the most in my own craft projects:
✨ White Glue (water-based PVA)
✨ B7000 Universal Industrial Adhesive
Here is a simple and clear breakdown to help you choose the right glue depending on your project.
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🌼 1. White Glue — Best for Paper Crafts
✔ What it is
White glue (PVA glue) is a gentle, water-based adhesive.
It’s safe, low odor, and perfect for all paper-based projects.
✔ Best For
• Pressed flower bookmarks
• Card-making
• Journaling and scrapbook layouts
• Paper collage
• Book-page decoration
✔ How to Use It
• Apply with a toothpick, cotton swab, or a tiny applicator stick
• Spread a thin, even layer
• The glue will turn from white → transparent as it dries
• Initial dry time: 3–10 minutes
✔ Advantages
• Very beginner-friendly
• No strong smell
• Gentle on delicate petals
• Dries clear
• Perfect for kids or simple craft sessions
✘ Not Recommended For
• Transparent acrylic projects
• Resin surfaces
• Metal bonding
• Any craft where glue visibility matters
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🌼 2. B7000 — My Go-To Adhesive for Transparent Projects
✔ What it is
B7000 is a clear, flexible industrial glue commonly used in jewelry making and electronics repair.
It bonds strongly with acrylic, metal, and many mixed materials.
✔ Best For
• Transparent acrylic magnets (mini fridge magnets)
• Acrylic plates
• Acrylic frames
• Metal + flower combinations
• Small pressed-flower accessories
• Projects where you want the glue to be invisible
✔ Why I Recommend It
• Dries crystal clear
• Needle-tip nozzle = easy to control tiny amounts
• Creates a clean, neat finish
• Perfect for “no visible glue” projects
• Strong hold without damaging the flower
✔ How to Use It
• Use very tiny amounts (only at key contact points)
• Position with a tweezer and lightly press using the rounded tip
• Let it set for 1–3 minutes, full cure in 24 hours
• Work in a ventilated area
✘ Things to Note
• Has a noticeable smell (use in fresh air)
• Don’t squeeze too much — it can overflow
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🌸 3. Quick Comparison Table
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🌼 4. Which Glue Should You Use?
📌 For paper-based pressed flower projects
Use White Glue.
It’s safe, gentle, and easy to control.
📌 For transparent acrylic projects
Use B7000.
It gives the cleanest, most invisible result.
📌 For mixed-material or metal bonding
B7000 works best.
📌 For delicate petals or kid-friendly crafting
White glue is the safest choice.
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🌟 5. Practical Tips (From My Short Video Tutorial)
• Apply white glue with a small stick or toothpick for cleaner edges
• B7000 should be used sparingly — tiny dots are enough
• For transparent acrylic pieces, glue only 3 key contact points
• Use the rounded end of your tweezer to press and fix petals
• Less glue = cleaner, more delicate results
• All flowers must be fully dried before gluing
• Store finished pieces away from direct sunlight to reduce fading
• Transparent pieces naturally fade faster; this is normal
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🌼 6. More Craft Tips
If you enjoy 1-minute tutorials on pressed flower craft, I regularly share simple, practical guides covering:
• Tools I use
• Basic techniques
• Mini fridge magnet tutorials
• Acrylic craft tips
• Flower preservation methods
👉 Visit my website for more craft materials and tutorials:
mogutoo.com
Be with you — through every little craft moment.
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