Can I substitute Elmer's for PVA Glue?

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**sailense**

I have to order PVA Glue to get it because it's not available on this island, but for scenery and stuff, can I substitute Elmer's instead?

**Corpsesarefun**

It is the same stuff

**Jokorey**

Generally, yup - probably half the people who say PVA actually mean Elmer's

**Corpsesarefun**

Jokorey wrote:Generally, yup - probably half the people who say PVA actually mean Elmer's

You have it backwards

Elmers is a brand name of PVA glue.

**Mannahnin**

PVA is the term commonly used in Britain for the same standard white glue very commonly known by the brand name Elmer's in the US.

**sailense**

Ah, Ok, thanks. I was under the impression that the PVA glue sold through GW was a special type.

**Aerethan**

The only "premium" PVA glue in my experience is Aleen's Tacky Glue, which works better than Elmer's as has much stronger bonds. It is by no means expensive, a huge bottle of it is like $3-4 at Wal Mart or Michaels.

GW is just relabled Elmers with a jacked up price.

That being said, I only use Aleen's for scenery these days, or when building hirst arts buildings. I use Elmers for basing as it works just fine, and if I decide to rebase, it comes up without ruining the base.

**Brotherjulian**

PVA is the chemical name (poly vinyl acetate If I rememberl correctly) just normal white glue

**Xca|iber**

sailense wrote:Ah, Ok, thanks. I was under the impression that the PVA glue sold through GW was a special type.

..and that my friend is exactly what they want you to believe.

**oadie**

^^^...and that, my friend, is exactly what I wanted to say.

**Mad4Minis**

If you use a lot hit up a craft store and get a bottle of "tacky glue" or craft glue. Its all the same stuff, cheaper than the name brands, and available in giant bottles.

**starsdawn**

Shopping tip: you can buy PVA/White Glue en masse. Yes, even cheaper the Elmer's. Look for white glue in your hardware store: they should be packed in big-ass plastic bottles.

Really, with white glue / PVA glue, there is hardly any difference in quality. If there is a difference at all.

**Zip Napalm**

Starsdawn is right. You can buy the stuff by the gallon at hardware stores.

**Jokorey**

corpsesarefun wrote:
Jokorey wrote:Generally, yup - probably half the people who say PVA actually mean Elmer's

You have it backwards Elmers is a brand name of PVA glue.

Not only are there 10 different kinds of Elmer's, the Elmer's glue people mean when they say PVA is really PVA + a bunch of other stuff, which is true for most PVA glues, but a lot more diluted than many other PVA 'craft' or 'wood' glues.

**NecronBender**

^^^^^^^ It is a lot more diluted. I just brush my Elmer's on as is. It works great for basing!

**The Power Cosmic**

If you do get Elmer's, DO NOT get the "school glue" type. It's a weaker version of their regular glue.