I've decided to reveal one of my trade secrets to everyone. I get a lot of emails from teachers and students asking what kind of paper I use. Paper, paper, paper is always the question. The interesting thing is no one ever asks about the glue.
The truth is the paper doesn't matter. You can use any old paper. I prefer regular old cheap card stock from staples. You can use anything from manila folders to old cereal boxes. But the glue is crucial!
The absolute best glue for paper engineering is jade 711. It's a cousin of Elmers glue. It looks very similar but this stuff is absolutely fantastic! It dries in seconds and it holds forever, unlike Elmers which has an annoyingly long drying time. I find that glue sticks never dry completely and therefore don't have the strength to hold up. Same with spray glues and double sided tapes. All those other glues and adhesives have their time and place but for paper engineering I recommend getting yourself a bottle of Jade 711.
Oh, one more tip. Jade 711 will get moldy over time so you should buy enough for a year, not a lifetime.
You can buy it here Talas.
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