Aleene's Repositionable Tacky Spray, 10-Ounce

This spray is very very tacky. I needed something that would temporarily hold items in place. This spray does not release well. The glue comes with it leaving your product very sticky. It is possible this glue is not meant to release. There are some Spray glues that are temporary. Aileens glue is my go to for any craft because I know I can't count on it to get the job done.

Not only does this product dry clear and it’s repositional. Spray a light coating on your mats if they start to lose their tacky ness and you’ve got a new mat. Depending on the color, it depends on how close or far you need to stand from it. You don’t want to turn light grip into super. It’s a life saver. On SO MANY LEVELS. The non repositional “tacky glue” is AMAZING. Personally my favorite spray glue. I used to do photography. The old darkroom kind. And this is the best brand. Again, if you are not used to using spray adhesive. The trick is how far or close you stand from your project. You will get it down. The permanent glue is amazing. It dries clear. Made my own envelopes. There were places I had to spray all over but the way it was cut, there were odd flaps...any ways...I kept it propped open. And it dried amazingly. A must have. Both kinds.

Followed the instructions, for application, but should have known something was wrong as it actually sprayed out white and clumpy. I "reshook" the can and was doing my best shaker moves outside, probably entertaining the neighbors, for over three minutes; the spray came out clearer but still clumpy. The stencil sat drying for over 10 minutes while I gathered my supplies and started down to business. The stencil was tacky but not overly so. The walls had been painted in mid March and this was April 20th. All was well and good, I stenciled and I went to lift and reposition the stencil and the stencil came off with confetti size pieces of my wall paint. My walls are deep plum so yes the white was really noticeable. The wall itself was not tacky but I wiped it down anyway, did a gentle sand and repainted. I scrubbed the stencil with my Scrub Daddy and soap, which took off the tack but left the texture of the adhesive, so the back of the stencil is grainy but hopefully harmless. I purchased this adhesive in January but it was stored inside in a controlled heat and cooled environment. The smell of this adhesive is strong and although it was sprayed outside, the "parfum puant," carried throughout the house, and lingered until the exorcism of the stencil washing: So a big warning to anyone pregnant or has a nose with an attached brain. Not worth the money, but maybe I received a fluked can.

I recently tried out a re-tackifying spray for my Cricut mat, and I have to say it’s super effective—almost too effective! It definitely brought back the stickiness, but to the point where my project actually ripped because I couldn’t lift it off the mat without tearing the paper. Just a heads-up for anyone planning to use it!

Great product! I use it where only semi-adherence is necessary, such as creating a tackiness to keep my backpack strap from sliding off my shoulder. It works great.