PVA substitute

glaiber · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:01 pm

I was wondering if any one had a substitute for the games workshop PVA glue or any ideas for a substitute

Corsair · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:09 pm

just look in art and craft stores and even DIY stores. They will always be cheaper than the GW stuff.

I use 'evo stik' pva adhesive and bostik (kids art and craft stuff) white glue

Hallpers · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 4:17 pm

I use regular wood glue or white glue, it's basically the same thing, but cheaper than GW's PVA.

Joansean · **Joined:** Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:23 pm **Posts:** 760

Peanut butter would work grat as a substitute ..

It's just PVA glue from another brand. Twice as much, twice as cheap.

Corsair · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:36 pm

Joansean wrote:

Peanut butter would work grat as a substitute ..

It's just PVA glue from another brand. Twice as much, twice as cheap.

Tastes good in a sandwich...wait, scratch that. PVA tastes better in a sandwich.

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:42 pm

Here is a dumb question...I have never used PVA glue and was wondering is it anything like Elmer's Glue? :oops:

Hallpers · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:39 pm

Yes it is.

Dagorlad · **Posted:** Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:58 pm

I find it amazing that people actually buy PVA from Games Workshop when you can buy 5 times the amount from a hardware store for the same price.

PVA is often known as 'White Glue', 'Wood-working Glue', or 'Craft Glue' and is sold under many different brand names: Elmers, Evo-stick, Aquadhere, etc. The only difference between the brands is the concentration of PVA in the solution. Buying it from your local hardware chain is the cheapest option, but you can get it from art and craft shops, stationery stores, the 'home' section of supermarkets.

But I wouldn't recommend using peanut butter as an adhesive since that might be considered somewhat insane.

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:21 am

Thanks Olle & Alan...good to know that I'm not missing out on anything special with the GW PVA glue.

Corsair · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:41 am

Dagorlad wrote:

But I wouldn't recommend using peanut butter as an adhesive since that might be considered somewhat insane.

oh right, thats where i went wro.....erm.... :roll:

gaarew · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:58 am

I get my PVA glue from the Early Learning Centre. £4 for a litre.

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:32 pm

I use an industrial tub of PVA from a local hardware store for terrain projects, basing and other general uses. Though I also use Elmer's Glue with the thin nib for the gluing of static grass and other smaller/delicate applications. Both work really well and are much cheaper than GW's PVA.

Theonekoolness · **Joined:** Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:07 pm **Posts:** 62

I just get school PVA from home base... 1 litre for 2 quid.

Captain Ingold · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:49 pm

Dagorlad wrote:

But I wouldn't recommend using peanut butter as an adhesive since that might be considered somewhat insane.

And for some people, myself included, would cause an allergic reaction. :-D

Put simply, any craft shop sells cheaper PVA than GW, full stop.

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:32 pm

...As already stated by everyone before me, just buy some Wood Glue or White Glue from Elmer's or another similar brand... I'm still on my first bottle of 500ml, $5 Wood Glue, even after 3 months

gaarew · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:45 pm

Captain Ingold wrote:

Dagorlad wrote:

But I wouldn't recommend using peanut butter as an adhesive since that might be considered somewhat insane.

And for some people, myself included, would cause an allergic reaction. :-D

Captain Ingold · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:13 pm

Oops, shouldn't go around giving John ideas. :shock:

geezer of rhun · **Posted:** Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:20 pm

Yep, PVA is white glue, but I like to use Acrylic Matte or Gloss Medium for my projects. PVA, when even dried, will become soft when water comes in contact. I like Medium because it is an acrylic polymer that is permanently solid after drying. PVA can become brittle and crack easily, but Medium will remain flexible enough for normal handling. Medium seals all surfaces and is very strong as an adhesive. I use the Gel Medium for scenery and larger/heavier objects. Same stuff, but heavy consistency. All dry clear, even when applied thick. Clean up is soap and water. It is far superior to PVA.
It's only draw back is cost vs. PVA, but I prefer the higher quality material. A pint will last years!
PVA will work, like the others have said, but consider Acrylic Medium for your projects.

BTW, No I don't own stock or work for companies that make it, but I have many years experience with it and I recommend it over PVA.

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