<p>As mentioned by Matt - PVA glues work perfect for both filaments.
It works well because it's softening temperature is between 45..85C so it's more or less temperature of HB.</p>

<p>Advantages:</p>

<ul>
<li>cheap</li>
<li>easy to apply on HB</li>
<li>can be applied on cold as same as on hot HB</li>
<li>sticks model very well</li>
<li>non toxic, no solvent, odorless</li>
<li>easy to wash (from HB) (just wash it under water or scrape with sharp tool)</li>
<li>works very well even with old and dry layer of glue</li>
</ul>

<p>Disadvantages:</p>

<ul>
<li>quite hard to detach model (I use paper knife)</li>
<li>first layer is not glass-perfect</li>
<li>after detaching, model is a bit sticky (first layer)</li>
</ul>

<p>I use Scotch Glue Stick by 3M. </p>

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2016-05-08T20:28:15.027Z
This answer focuses on one specific type of glue, while there are countless ones that work. A "these types of glues work"-type answer would be significantly more valuable than this answer, which is essentially a product endorsement/review. (Like the one given by Matt, except a bit more detailed).
Tom van der Zanden
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2016-05-09T04:56:38.507Z
@TomvanderZanden you are absolutely right! But isn't it what Mithun Kalan was asking for? I'll edit my answer of course to make it more general.
darth pixel
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2016-05-08T12:31:51.537Z
2016-05-09T05:18:19.550Z
2016-05-09T05:18:19.550Z
darth pixel
<p>I use glue Sticks from Staples. It works. Anything else is over thinking :-)
I use it daily on PLA and ABS on 3 out of 5 printers. Printed 5 lbs this week in plastic so far.</p>

<p>Following my flashforge creator pros use this amazing mat, that even after months of use still work great (so long as I clean it with alcohol every so)</p>

<p>Some use hairspray. Tried it, mix results, got sick of breathing the stuff in. Also it wont work on both plastics as gluesticks do.</p>

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2016-06-16T13:35:27.530Z
2016-06-16T21:16:33.153Z
2016-06-16T21:16:33.153Z
MakerModder
<p>Most PVA glue works well for both (Poly Vinyl Acetate).<br>
There are different brands in every country.</p>

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2016-05-07T18:24:47.717Z
Are you able to elaborate a bit more on the glue and what makes it a good choice?
tbm0115
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2016-05-07T10:38:49.030Z
2016-05-07T10:38:49.030Z
Matt
<p>I would like to get a green tombow PITS adhesive stick. On Rakuten, it costs \$1 (USD). On my 3d printer's (XYZ) retailer's site, it costs \$20 (USD). Due to the costs and the fact that Rakuten does not ship to my country, I need an alternative. I am currently using Davinci 1.0 for my bed, which I believe is a glass bed. So, my questions are: </p>

<ol>
<li>What glue is best for PLA plastic?</li>
<li>What glue is best for ABS plastic?</li>
<li>Is there a glue that functions with both types of plastic?</li>
</ol>

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2016-05-06T21:51:07.263Z
The glue sticks I saw in use were normal office supply sticks. So probably optimized to glue paper ;-) So I would recommend to use whatever your local office supply store has. You can also try hairspray.
Lars Pötter
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2016-05-07T12:01:46.780Z
@LarsPötter hairspray is ok but it sprays (spread) around. paper glue is way better as it can be applied on exact place on the bed.
darth pixel
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2016-05-07T18:23:27.233Z
@MithunKalan please refrain from using phrases like *What is the best...*. These types of questions typically fall under the category of **[What types of questions should I avoid asking?](http://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/help/dont-ask)**. Thank you and welcome to 3D Printing SE!
tbm0115
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Glue sticks for print bed
Mithun Kalan
# Glue sticks for print bed

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-05-06)

I would like to get a green tombow PITS adhesive stick. On Rakuten, it costs \$1 (USD). On my 3d printer's (XYZ) retailer's site, it costs \$20 (USD). Due to the costs and the fact that Rakuten does not ship to my country, I need an alternative. I am currently using Davinci 1.0 for my bed, which I believe is a glass bed. So, my questions are:

1. What glue is best for PLA plastic?
2. What glue is best for ABS plastic?
3. Is there a glue that functions with both types of plastic?

**Tags:** abs, pla, fdm, adhesion
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The glue sticks I saw in use were normal office supply sticks. So probably optimized to glue paper ;-) So I would recommend to use whatever your local office supply store has. You can also try hairspray.  
> **username_2**: @LarsPötter hairspray is ok but it sprays (spread) around. paper glue is way better as it can be applied on exact place on the bed.  
> **username_3**: @MithunKalan please refrain from using phrases like *What is the best...*. These types of questions typically fall under the category of **[What types of questions should I avoid asking?](http://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/help/dont-ask)**. Thank you and welcome to 3D Printing SE!  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-05-08. Score: 3

As mentioned by Matt - PVA glues work perfect for both filaments.
It works well because it's softening temperature is between 45..85C so it's more or less temperature of HB.

Advantages:

* cheap
* easy to apply on HB
* can be applied on cold as same as on hot HB
* sticks model very well
* non toxic, no solvent, odorless
* easy to wash (from HB) (just wash it under water or scrape with sharp tool)
* works very well even with old and dry layer of glue

Disadvantages:

* quite hard to detach model (I use paper knife)
* first layer is not glass-perfect
* after detaching, model is a bit sticky (first layer)

I use Scotch Glue Stick by 3M.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: This answer focuses on one specific type of glue, while there are countless ones that work. A "these types of glues work"-type answer would be significantly more valuable than this answer, which is essentially a product endorsement/review. (Like the one given by Matt, except a bit more detailed).  
> **username_2**: @TomvanderZanden you are absolutely right! But isn't it what Mithun Kalan was asking for? I'll edit my answer of course to make it more general.  

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### Answer by username_5 on 2016-06-16. Score: 2

I use glue Sticks from Staples. It works. Anything else is over thinking :-)
I use it daily on PLA and ABS on 3 out of 5 printers. Printed 5 lbs this week in plastic so far.

Following my flashforge creator pros use this amazing mat, that even after months of use still work great (so long as I clean it with alcohol every so)

Some use hairspray. Tried it, mix results, got sick of breathing the stuff in. Also it wont work on both plastics as gluesticks do.


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### Answer by username_6 on 2016-05-07. Score: 0

Most PVA glue works well for both (Poly Vinyl Acetate).  
There are different brands in every country.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: Are you able to elaborate a bit more on the glue and what makes it a good choice?  

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