Hot glue is cheap, fast and HOT! I only use it to put foam in crates. The
burns aren't worth it. I also hate those little invisible strings of glue
that end up everywhere. Also, there is potential danger to works of art
because of the usual method of hanging labels after the show is on the
wall. The proximity of hot dripping glue to paintings is a bit scarey to me.

On Thu, 31 Aug 1995, David R. Maschino wrote:

> I have tried most all of the tapes (much cheaper through surplus) and have
> switched to hot glue for almost all work. The hot glue (Ethylene vinyl
> acetate copolymer) works especially well for sticking labels to walls. It
> leaves no residue and peels like a banana. I also use it to construct
> archival boxes. The burns Ive recieved only cut down on my typing speed..
> Has anyone else used or have experience-good or bad- with hot glues?
>
> Dave Maschino-Exhibit Coordinator
> The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
> Bowdoin College
> Brunswick, ME 04011
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