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 Posted - January 25 2010 : 7:50:15 PM
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Probably been asked a million times before - but ...
I've used post-it and dap poster tack to hold figures onto benches, station platforms, sidewalks, etc. that I didn't want to permanently glue in place ... but I noticed greasy stains when changing out figures.
What does everyone else use? I've been tempted to use Woodland Scenics scenery tack ... but didn't know if it was any better or just dap/post-it repackaged for Woodland Scenics.
Thanks folks!
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 Posted - January 25 2010 : 8:20:38 PM
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For figures who are standing I just glue them to thin pieces of clear plastic (the kinda stuff that blister packs for toys are made of). It basically makes a stand for them. It's not the most invisible stuff to use, but it works.
I have seen people use that tack stuff you mentioned, but never knew what it was. I may have to look into it. What kind of surfaces does it leave the greasy stains on?
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Posted - January 25 2010 : 8:34:31 PM
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| Elmers White school glue - Also Eileens tacky glue - sold at Hobby Lobby and Michaels and other craft stores. these should work for tacking and dry clear - don't know about those greasy spots you are talking about.
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Posted - January 28 2010 : 12:32:03 AM
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Well, there's a shiny residue spot when using the postit or dap poster tack on any surface after you've removed the figure you tacked down - plastic surfaces like a station platform or bench. On scenery grass mat, it leaves a definite dark stain were the tack was.
I tried the clear plastic base, but bump the layout and people still fall over and it doesn't work for seated figures that have a tendency of falling off benches. Elmers glue seemed to tear off painted surfaces.
Guess I'll try (when I get some spare change considering what just happened to my job) the Woodland Scenics Scenery Tack.
Thanks for the suggestions. :^)
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Posted - January 28 2010 : 07:11:32 AM
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| I use rubber cement. I haven't actually removed anything yet to see if there is a residue on plastic, but from all my experience in art school using rubber cement on paper, there isn't any. You can get a square "rubber cement pickup tool" which is like an eraser that you rub across the residue and it picks it up. We used to use rubber cement on projects that we didn't want to be permanent.
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 Posted - February 06 2010 : 01:15:45 AM
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I'll give that a try! Never even gave rubber cement a thought ... well, that's why I ask questions here. 
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Posted - February 07 2010 : 09:10:02 AM
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| Just pulled up a sign I had stuck down with the rubber cement and there was no sign of residue. It was glued to a painted board.
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