Elmer's - Rubber Cement

Rubber Cement

Reposition photos and paper until perfect, excess rubs away cleanly

Repositioning elements during layout work requires an adhesive that grants you flexibility. Elmer's Rubber Cement bonds on contact but allows repositioning before the solvent fully evaporates, giving you time to adjust placement of photos, paper elements, and delicate cutouts. The built-in brush applicator spreads thin, even coats that won't create lumps or wrinkles under your materials, essential for clean presentation boards and professional mounting work.

Acid-free formulation won't degrade photographs or archival papers over time, making this suitable for preservation projects and portfolio pieces you'll keep. Excess cement rubs away cleanly with your finger after drying, eliminating the tedious scraping or cutting that ruins edges with other adhesives. Apply to one surface for temporary bonds you can later remove, or coat both surfaces for permanent adhesion.

This formula dries clear and flat, maintaining the professional appearance of graphic design mockups, photo collages, and paste-up layouts. Illustration and design students working on presentation boards appreciate how forgiving rubber cement remains compared to spray adhesives or tape.

Adhesives

Adhesives Purchase Guide

Types of Adhesives

Cement forms strong, permanent bonds on non-porous materials. Contact cements like Barge and DAP Weldwood are essential for laminating and heavy-duty crafts.

Children's Glue offers non-toxic safety with easy water cleanup. Elmer's School Glue and Crayola washable formulations are perfect for young artists.

Craft and Household Glue includes versatile options like Aleene's Tacky Glue and E6000 for maintenance and creative projects.

Epoxy and Extra Strength Glue delivers maximum bonding power. Includes J-B Weld, Gorilla Glue, and professional cyanoacrylates.

Fabric Glue creates flexible, washable bonds on textiles. Aleene's Fabric Fusion and Beacon Fabri-Tac handle both lightweight and heavy fabrics.

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