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Most homes have super glue tucked away for small repairs, but what is it that makes super glue so super? This type of glue certainly lives up to its name, as 1-square-inch bond can hold together more than a ton of weight. This is because the main ingredient is cyanoacrylate, which is an acrylic resin that forms a strong bond almost instantly. In order to work to its maximum capacity, a small amount of water needs to be used. Instead of adding water however, most surfaces already contain small traces of water, which is just what super glue needs to bond fast. Consider broken coffee mugs or dishes, for example, that have small amounts of water on them. If you are concerned about the water part, consider that even air contains small traces of water from humidity.
With the durability of super glues, most homes have it tucked away in a drawer for broken items, but recognize that using it can be an extremely messy situation. In fact, it is not an uncommon for people to accidentally super glue their fingers together or mistakenly glue together two parts that should not be, such as gluing the finger to the side of a coffee mug. Fortunately, super gluing your fingers together is not something that will last forever, and only requires immediate soaking in warm, soapy water, or some nail polish remover if soaking does not work.There are many types of super glues on the market, and with the wide variety of applications that they are used for, super glue comes in many different forms. Many types of adhesives are sold in packs of 2 or 3, so that consumers have plenty on hand for all types of fixes. Generally, this glue comes in small tubes and the adhesive is squeezed out in minute amounts. The fine tip makes it easy to place the glue on small spaces or in between cracks. It also dries clear, so that you will not see remnants of glue marks on your collectibles or dishware.
Sometimes breakables need an even coat instead of a dab of glue that oozes out. In these situations, a brush-on adhesive is the best choice. These applications are great for getting an even coat of glue on the surface, but do not work as well for small spaces or cracks where it is hard to get the brush in. Other super glues are marketed toward being waterproof, or only requiring a one-time application for getting surfaces to stick. Others come in a convenient gel that is easy to use and goes on clear. Also look for tips that are non-clogging and thicker formulas that have easy flow control and will not seep out of cracks and chips. So what can you expect to use these strong adhesives on? Although certain surfaces work better than others, sticky glue can provide instant repairs on such materials as wood, ceramic, and plastic. Read the labels on the glues, as many require different intervals of time depending on the material and project being done. For example, some adhesives only require the glue to sit for 30-60 seconds, while others require 30-60 minutes.
