The Ultimate Glue Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Adhesives for Cosplay, Crafts & More

A practical reference guide to keep essential glue information handy.

Get your hands on this ultimate guide that will get you through all the essentials of gluing, no matter which material you are working with. From metals, plastics, painted surfaces, and all sorts of fabrics, the materials used in our homes and in cosplay are wide-ranging, and new materials appear on the market frequently. Award-winning foam smith, sewist, and propmaker Annye Driscoll (Maker Fishmeal) help you sort through all the clutter and choose the right glue for your next cosplay or costume project. For ease of travel, Annye offers a pocket-sized guide with information on glues for various cosplay applications.

• A pocket-sized guide to what glue to use for successful gluing, even when adhering to two or more different materials.

• Learn alternative uses for glues such as primers, sealers, adding texture, and gap filling, and find out which glues can be used for non-traditional applications.

• Easy-to-use tables allow you to find the right product quickly, and the in-depth information later in the book helps ensure your pieces stay together.

Annye Driscoll has won multiple best-in-show awards, is a repeat finalist for Riot Games’ State Farm x LCS cosplay contest, and has been published by Entertainment Weekly and Marvel Becoming. Annye lives in Ohio with their husband, cats, horse, and school of fancy guppies. Find her on Instagram at @makerfishmeal.