What is the best glue for canvas?

When decorating canvas it can be difficult to know which glues will work the best as canvas can sometimes be a trickly material to glue, but fear not. Here are the best of the best glues to use on canvas.

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Bestseller No. 1
Gorilla Waterproof Fabric Glue 2.5 Ounce Tube, Clear, (Pack of 1)
  • 100% WATERPROOF: Formulated to provide a fast setting, permanent bond that remains flexible after washing.
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR: This high strength adhesive dries crystal clear and can be used on a variety of surfaces, making it the perfect alternative to a traditional needle and thread.
  • WASHER AND DRYER SAFE
  • BONDS FABRIC: Formulated to bond fabric and hard-to-hold embellishments.
  • WORKS GREAT ON: Fabric, Felt, Denim, Canvas, Buttons, Rhinestones, Ribbon and More
SaleBestseller No. 2
Aleene's Gel Glue, 8-Ounce, Clear
  • Clear Gel is environmentally safe; Water cleanup
  • For maximum adhesion, wait approximately 30 seconds before adhering item to be glued to surface
  • Available in 8oz bottle
  • Perfect for creating your own DIY slime!
SaleBestseller No. 3
Aleene's All Purpose Tacky Glue, 8-Ounce
  • Aleene's Original Tacky Glue dries clean and flexible
  • Cleans up fast and easy with water
  • The nontoxic formula makes it your best choice for a variety of surfaces
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Bestseller No. 4
B7000 Adhesive Rhinestones Glue for Crafts, 2PCS 110ml / 3.7 fl oz B7000 Clear Glue with 5 Dotting Pen Tool, Wax Pencil and Tweezer, Jewelry Glue for DIY Craft Makeup Shoes Jewelry Making Nail Art
  • 【New Upgraded B7000 Glue Kit】The Jewlery Glue Kit contains 2pcs 110ml clear rhinestone glue, 5pcs 2 way dotting pen tools, 1pc wax pencil and 1pc tweezer. This flexible adhesive glue clear for rhinestones, crafts, fabric, shoes, wall, phone screen, wigs, jewelry making, nail art rhinestone, crafting projects.
  • 【Anti-clogging Cap & Precision-Tips】Rhinestone glue for crafts with needle designed cap prevents clogging, ultra-fine tip allows small adhesive glue drops well controlled. This b7000 glue clear for rhinestones is suit for fine, precise, controlled and mess-free applications.
  • 【B7000 Professional Jewelry Glue for Crafts】B-7000 jewlery glue has high-strength viscosity. Compared with other glue, B7000 rhinestone glue is a new type of transparent jewelry special glue, which is more durable and stick more firmly. The high solid content ensures that the glue will not be yellow over time, strong and waterproof. It only takes 3 minutes to dry at room temperature and it can be completely cured in 24-48 hours.
  • 【Multi-Purpose Adhesive B7000 Glue】This multipurpose craft glue works well on most surfaces, ideal for cell phones, rhinestones crafts, wedding makeup, jewelry making, nails crafts, hair accessory, dress, shoes, wallet, bags, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments, books, tablets, toys, metal, glass, rubber, fiber, paper, ceramics, wood, cloth, textile, nylon, PVC, leather and other materials.
  • 【Precision Glue Craft Tools】 Craft clear adhesive B-7000 glue 110ml comes with helpful tools for better bonding. This flexible adhesive glue is great for jewelry making, nail art rhinestone, and crafting projects. The wax pencil can pick up small size rhinestone, tweezer can pick up large size rhinestone, dotting tools are helpful to control the glue and also can use on nail art painting. You can practice or do nail art with the rhinestone glue kit or do some cell phone repairs.
Bestseller No. 5
Krazy Fix Clear Glue for Fabric, Heavy Duty Adhesive, Washable, 100% Waterproof Glue with Permanent Bond, 2.0 fl. oz. Tube
  • Contact Adhesive for Heavy Duty Fabric: Krazy Fix Clear is a fabric glue made with a proprietary formulation to create a permanent bond between two non-porous surfaces.
  • Permanent Bond: A must have to include with your sewing products, crafting kit, or in your toolbox, this washable adhesive glue is designed for a strong bond with tightly woven fabrics, particularly those that do not require frequent machine washing and drying, such as boat fabics, auto headliner, iron-on patches, or awning repair.
  • 100% Waterproof: A no sew solution that remains flexible, this versatile adhesive that can be used indoors or outdoors comes in handy when creating something new, or when repairing something that may be torn.
  • Quick Drying Bond: With its special solvents evaporating almost instantly, an immediate and low odor bond is created; once the bond is formed, this upholstery glue cannot be repositioned.
  • Choose Krazy: Our collection of adhesive products feature high-quality materials. Whether you need a heavy duty tape for wall hanging or waterproof glue for outdoor mounting, Krazy Products has the solution for your needs. Krazy Strong, Krazy Fast.
The best glue for canvas overall is Elmer’s E431 Craft Bond Fabric and Paper Glue. It is an acid-free adhesive that is photo-safe and permanent. It dries completely clear and is even washable. Elmer’s E431 Craft Bond Fabric and Paper Glue can glue just about any material to canvas with no problem. It should be noted, though, that the glue won’t start drying until about 30 minutes after application and will take a full 24 hours to fully cure, so it should not be used for projects that need to be rushed.

Best Glue for Photos on Canvas

When it comes to gluing photos to canvas, it’s important to find something that won’t ruin your photos, bleed through them, or crinkle them, but still hold them strong to the canvas so they don’t fall off. For those reasons the best adhesive for gluing photos to canvas is Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer. Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer is a non-toxic adhesive that cleans up easily in a little soap and water. Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer dries quickly and when it is dry it has a clear, matte finish.

How to Glue Photos and Scrapbook Materials to Canvas

Best Spray Adhesive for Canvas

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to cover a larger area of canvas with adhesive, a spray might be the best option for you. The best spray adhesive for canvas is Gorilla Spray Adhesive because it is repositionable, photo-safe, and doesn’t yellow after it dries.

Best Waterproof Glue for Canvas

If you are needing a waterproof glue for canvas, then look no further than Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive. Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive is remarkable for its ability to dry in just 3 minutes and fully cure in 15. That means that just 3 minutes after applying Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive, you can use the canvas, and 15 minutes after application you can wash it. Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive maintains its strong bond and flexibility well after being washed.
The best glue overall for canvas is Elmer’s E431 Craftbond Glue. The best adhesive for gluing photos to canvas is Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer. The best spray adhesive for canvas is Gorilla Spray Adhesive. And the best waterproof glue for canvas is Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive.
Yes, absolutely. You can use any of the adhesives in this article to glue painted canvas, no problem.
Yes, Gorilla Spray Adhesive is photo safe and it is repositionable for up to 10 minutes after application, so you can get your design perfect every time.
Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive will dry in just 3 minutes and 15 minutes to fully cure. After 15 minutes you can get Tear Mender Instant Fabric and Leather Adhesive wet.
Yes, Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer does dry clear, but it does have a matte finish, so if you don’t want a matte finish, don’t use Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer.
Yes, you can absolutely use Elmer’s E431 Craft Bond Fabric and Paper Glue to adhere yarn to canvas, no problem at all.

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