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Taking a Look at Xyron Hand-Held Adhesives

One of Xyron's strengths is creating devices that can apply adhesive to craft projects, storyboards, posters, and other items. The company manufactures such top-selling products as the Create-A-Sticker series and they also have a lineup of professional-grade laminators for this type of use. However, as helpful as their machines are, sometimes you just need to apply a little bit of glue to a document. If that's the case, Xyron has some very convenient hand-held products you can use. Here's what they have available....

• Adhesive Runners. Xyron Adhesive Runners are available in both 2- and 4-inch widths, and there's a smaller one with a width of 3/8". These supplies are great for applying acid-free glue to just about any medium (paper, photographs, etc.). These devices apply the bonding agent in a dotty pattern so you won't experience the wrinkling and mess that comes when you use too much glue, nor will you have to deal with the odor that comes with using spray adhesives. These products are refillable and they were designed with ergonomics in mind, so they will feel just right in your hand. These items are affordable, as well: the 2-inch one retails for $12.99, the 4-inch model is priced at $16.99, and the 3/8" runner is the cheapest of them all at $9.99. Each of these comes with 30 feet of glue.
• Adhesive Eraser. One of the best things about Xyron adhesives, aside from them being non-toxic, is that if you accidentally use too much glue, it won't ruin your project. You can rub the excess glue away with the Adhesive Eraser. This is a product will get rid of the excess sticky stuff so your project will look great. This product is cheap, too, and is available for around $2.00.
• Mounting Tape. This is one product that will be really helpful when you need to mount photos in a scrapbook, on a greeting card, or a piece of posterboard. Each roll has 30 feet of tape that's 1/2" wide, and this tape is acid-free. It goes for $3.99 and just about everyone who works with photographs should have a roll.
• Magnet Tape. Xyron has a number of devices that can make magnets, such as the Creatopia and the Creative Station series. However, if you want to simplify the magnet-making process, you can use a piece of this magnetic tape. Each roll has 25 feet of magnet backing that can be easily torn so you can create your own magnets in seconds. This product is priced at $6.99.
• Sticky Spots. Another great product for scrapbookers, Sticky Spots are essentially little pieces of really sticky tape that can be used in a wide array of craft projects. Each piece measures 3/8" and there are 200 Spots per roll. These are a great alternative to messy (and smelly) glue, and they're easy to apply. A roll of Sticky Spots costs $4.99.

Although these supplies may cost a little bit more than your typical glue stick or roll of tape, keep in mind that they're made by Xyron, so you'll be using some of the best materials you can buy. These adhesives are all acid-free, non-toxic, and they'll help you achieve professional-looking results every time you use them. So if you're in need of a high-quality adhesive product, Xyron offers some great choices.

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What is this sticky stuff on my dirtbike helmet, and how to I get it off?

I just got my dirtbike fixed and I was just about to ride it when I noticed some sticky stuff on my helmet. I have tried almost every remover including; baby oil, acetone, and paint remover. The acetone worked the best but still not good enough, also considering it removed some of my decals... Any ideas on what it could be and what I can safely use to get it off?

It's just bird semein, falls on the helmet while you're riding. Just rub it off with rubbing alchohol and steralize your helmet by putting it in a bucket of ammonia. Then it should be as good as new!

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