PVA

[Orcs]

Having just run out of PVA I looked round for some more to fine a huge price variation. there does not seem to be any reason for this as all of the glues with the exception of the rsin based wood glues and "no nails" types  seem to be similar consistency and strength.  Unles of course some of you can enlighten me as to the reason for the price difference.

The one that most shocked me was Scrrewfix who are supposed to be a cheap trade supplier, although I have found Wickes seriously undercut them on some things.

Hobbycraft  School PVA £2.50 600 Ml
Local Art shop £4.50 1 Litre

5 Litres

Wickes £4.99
B and Q 8.00
Screwfix £12.99 

The Resin based wood glue by evostick is £10 a litre but I have found this or "No nails" best for gluing metal figures to a steel washer

Wickes also produce a glue in a cartrige called "Sticks like"  (as in  Sticks liek S***t to a blanket)  it is bar far the bnest "no nails" type glue. It also has a screw top for the cartridge so keeps for quite a while. It is  quite expensive at £6-7 a cartridge

[Roy]

I just use the stuff from Wilko

I can't tell you which one, 'cos they've changed the packaging 

http://www.wilko.com/search?q=pva+glue

[getagrip]

I just use the cheapest I can find; seems to work fine but I only use it for flock.  I use superglue (and baking soda) for attaching minis to bases.

Wood glue is, I think, a little stronger

[Fenton]

Poundland £1 for I think it was a litre. Works fine for
basing

[WeeWars]

I would recommend you avoid the 'waterproof' variety. It's the one that dries shiny and can leave a 'plastic' film in unwanted places.

Screwfix and B&Q are one and the same stock and ownership.

Lidl occasionally sell PVA. Obviously very cheap plastic bottles as mine split open with great drama. The PVA now resides in a glass jar and very handy for brushing-on.

[getagrip]

I would recommend you avoid the 'waterproof' variety. It's the one that dries shiny and can leave a 'plastic' film in unwanted places.

Didn't know that but it explains a lot

Lidl occasionally sell PVA. Obviously very cheap plastic bottles as mine split open with great drama. The PVA now resides in a glass jar and very handy for brushing-on.

Why didn't I think of that?  I tend to waste a lot as I squirt a bit out every time I need it.  Great idea

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

You know the little lidded tubs that the sauces and pickles come in from your local takeaway?
Perfect for pva/water mixtures!

[getagrip]

You know the little lidded tubs that the sauces and pickles come in from your local takeaway?
Perfect for pva/water mixtures!

I use blister packs I've collected over the years

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

But mine you can put the lid on, which keeps your glue fresh for much longer!

[getagrip]

But mine you can put the lid on, which keeps your glue fresh for much longer!

As I said earlier, I do waste quite a bit 

I've thought about using empty Citadel paint pots before but they just don't hold enough

Will look into those takeaway pots

[Ithoriel]

I use Evostick resin wood adhesive as I find it goes on more easily, dries faster and forms a stronger bond than pva glues. A 125ml squeezy bottle of the stuff lasts me months, if not years.

[Subedai]

I use contact adhesive for gluing figures to bases and Poundland PVA and sand for texturing and again PVA for any scatter/flock/lichen/small stones/gravy/churches. Never had any problems.

In the Works they have a small plastic bottle filled with 'Hobby Glue' -PVA to you and me- with a couple of spreaders for 99p. The spreaders are a bit too big to use but the bottle has a reasonably fine nozzle on it. I don't brush on PVA on bases because it takes too long and I'm an impatient b'stard. The little nozzzle gets into all the important places so it's more time-efficient.

[getagrip]

In the Works they have a small plastic bottle filled with 'Hobby Glue' -PVA to you and me- with a couple of spreaders for 99p. The spreaders are a bit too big to use but the bottle has a reasonably fine nozzle on it. I don't brush on PVA on bases because it takes too long and I'm an impatient b'stard. The little nozzzle gets into all the important places so it's more time-efficient.

Ooh, that's worth a look

Takes me yonks to paint the PVA on; I'll have a pop at anything that speeds it up. 

[Fenton]

£1 from. Err Poundland

[Subedai]

Any Poundland PVA will do, our local stores stock about three 'different' types. I just decant it into the smaller bottle.