Sargent Art 32-Ounce Decoupage Lamination Glue, 23-1603

I used this lamination glue for a puzzle that I recently finished. I didn't know what to expect and the directions were really lacking, so it was somewhat of an experiment, but it turned out well. It's not the BEST puzzle glue I've used, but the price was fantastic and I really only needed a basic glue. Now, the instructions say to coat the back of the puzzle first, but I had no way of flipping the puzzle by myself in this small area, so I just went ahead and glued the top side first. This ended up not being a problem at all. It also said to let it dry for 24 hours, but I checked it after 25 minutes only and my first coat was completely dry, so within another hour and a half (after a second coat plus the coat on the back of the puzzle) it was on the wall! I've had no problems with it sagging or sticking - it is firmly dry and well-glued - so I don't see any reason for that 24-hour drying time (unless your puzzle is HUGE). ---There wasn't much on the label, so I'm glad my experiments paid off well enough. For my first coat, I used a foam brush to spread the glue. This was tedious and I had a few streaks because it took too long, and it was drying before I finished. It was hard to tell where I had glue half-dried or where there was no glue yet, so it was a bit messy. My second coat, I poured the glue all over the puzzle then used an old credit card to spread the glue. This took just seconds, and it seeped into the puzzle piece cracks very, very well. It dried smoothly. I used that method for the back of the puzzle as well. ---My only problem when I finished was some excess glue on the edges. I used a cuticle trimmer to remove this carefully but an x-acto knife would be the best option. This is where you need to be CAREFUL - if you mess up, it will snag the glue on the edges and you'll have bubbles where the glue is pulling up. After it's dried, you really need to be careful any time you touch the front of the puzzle to prevent that. ---It reminds me a lot of plain old white Elmer's school glue. Really, it seems like a slightly watered down version of Elmer's but I assume it has a shinier finish. If you don't care about shine, you might be able to use Elmer's with similar results.At this low price for 32 ounces, it was a great purchase and I believe it will last for many more puzzles.Stray notes:--- My bottle wasn't completely full. It arrived as it appears in the first photo, with the glue level down to nearly the label. I am not sure if I got my full 32 ounces (maybe the bottle is just made too big?) but it was fully sealed.

I loved the price!!! It’s the same as the name brand!!!

This stuff is the best!! It smells strongly but is totally worth it. This is a crafting staple in our house

Was happy to receive a really great deal on this decoupage but was a bit disappointed when I received it. Have a couple glitter & photo projects I needed it for my clients but when I received it was very runny and had an awful odor to it like it was sitting in the heat or storage for a long period of time. When I would mix in the glitter it still was runny and got all over the place. It dried ok but the process to use it was a mess, wasn’t as good as modpodge. Will use up since I already opened it. Hopefully with a little essential oils and a touch of Elmer’s will thicken it right up

Didn’t want to pay Modge Podge prices and didn’t want to make it myself. This was the answer. I used it to decoupage the top of a small table. Turned out great.

Would work great for just a regular glue or for glueing the back of a puzzle, but for glueing the front side of puzzles, I didn’t like it as well. It goes on milky and dries clear, but I was always afraid of it clumping up and drying white and messing up my puzzle.I felt like in order for it to dry clear, I had to make fine layers, which in case didn’t hold my puzzles together.

This is the best puzzle glue ! It only take one application. Just cover whole puzzle until it's white & let it dry . It drys clear in 1-2 hours .

As you can see, the bottle is about 1/4 empty. Product appears to have separated and some of the liquid evaporated as there is a semi-solid column topped by very watery liquid. Tried to shake it up, but the center is just too solid and dense. So I used a paint brush to scoop some out. It might work to adhere things, but definately could not be used as a glaze or sealant as there are particles and bits of the solids that do not disperse or smooth out when you try to paint it on something.

A good product for basic lamination, but tends be harder to apply to a smooth finish than higher end products. I used it for my first application, then switched to another product for subsequent coats.

Best glue ever for kids crafts, holds really well and has a waterproof(ish) finish. Good for decopage as well.

Looks like the bottle had been opened and used prior to sending to me. It was not sealed. The bottle is only 3/4 full. It also says on the bottle it comes with an applicator but it did not come with one. I just hope it keeps my project together.

I really haven't used decoupage before but I saw a craft that I want to try so I thought I would try it out

this glue is old and clumpy... if i had not opened and poured into a smaller container i would have sent it back! non usable!