HOBBY CRAFT PVA GLUE
Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue is a multipurpose solvent-free white glue. It's made with everyday craft projects, school activities, and light repairs in mind. The water-based PVA adhesive applies white and dries clear, creating a strong and lasting bond across a variety of materials. Suitable as a craft glue for paper, card, wood, and fabric, the solvent-free formula is washable and comes in an easy-to-use bottle with a resealable cap for less mess.
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Features & benefits
Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue is a multi-purpose craft adhesive designed for creative projects, DIY tasks, and everyday repairs. This pva craft glue formula is solvent free, easy to apply, and dries clear for a clean finish. The washable formula makes it suitable for home and classroom use, while the resealable bottle helps prevent the glue from drying out between projects. If you’re wondering does PVA dry clear, Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue applies white and dries transparent once cured.
Surface Compatibility
This glue with PVA bonds a variety of porous materials including paper, card, wood, and fabric. Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue performs best when surfaces are clean and dry before application. For wood applications, pressure or clamping may be required for 20–30 minutes for stronger bonding.
Smart advantages
Multi-purpose Adhesive: Bonds paper, card, wood, and fabric
Solvent-Free & Safe: Ideal for use by children and in classrooms
Dries Clear: Applies white and dries transparent for a clean finish
Easy-to-Use Bottle: Resealable cap prevents drying and mess
Washable Formula: Cleans up easily with a damp cloth
Perfect for Arts & Crafts: Great for schoolwork, DIY projects, and creative fun
Downloads & resources
Bostik DIY Australia Create - Hobby Craft PVA Glue Technical Data Sheet (339.85 KB)
Bostik DIY Australia Create - Hobby Craft PVA Glue Safety Data Sheet (58.13 KB)
How to use
Surface Preparation
Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean and dry
Application
- Twist the blue nozzle anti-clockwise
- Gently squeeze the bottle and apply glue to one surface
- Press both surfaces together while glue is still wet
- For wood, apply pressure or clamp for 20–30 minutes (longer if under stress)
- Wipe nozzle and twist clockwise to reseal
Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue works as a reliable glue for craft projects including paper crafts, school assignments, scrapbooking, card making, and general hobby activities. It bonds paper, cardboard, wood, and fabric, making it suitable for crafts with PVA glue, light repairs, and creative household projects. This hobby glue can also be used for fabric-based craft tasks where a flexible bond is needed.
How to remove
- While wet: Wipe with a damp cloth within 12 hours
- When dry: Soak dried glue with a cloth soaked in eucalyptus oil
- For fabrics: Test for colour fastness, then soak in hot water and scrub with a fine brush
Limitations
Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue is not suitable for damp, delicate, absorbent, or newly decorated surfaces. The adhesive strength increases over time, so care should be taken when removing bonded materials. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts creating a choking hazard. Always test on a small area first if unsure.
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FAQs
Does Hobby Craft PVA Glue dry clear?
Yes - Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue applies white from the bottle and once dry, is clear.
What is Hobby Craft PVA Glue?
Hobby Craft PVA Glue is an essential, multipurpose glue, commonly used in arts and craft projects. It is also often referred to as white glue or white craft glue as it applies white and dries clear.
Bostik supplies its Hobby Craft PVA Glue in an easy-to-use, squeezable bottle so it's great for use by both children and adults for scrapbooking, card making, school art projects, in poster creation and more!
What is the typical time for Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue to dry?
Bostik Hobby Craft PVA Glue will often dry in a matter of minutes. However, we recommend waiting 12 hours when applied to paper or card for the product to fully cure. For other materials such as wood, we recommend waiting 24 hours for full cure.
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