Let’s Talk About It!: Eco-Friendly Art Supplies
GO user SeanM is looking for greener art supplies, specifically adhesive/glue, adhesive tape, and paint. He writes:
Does anyone have information on available green adhesive materials? I'm hoping to find decent quality hot glue-gun sticks that are non-toxic and not petroleum based. In the past I have been a big fan of hot glue guns, but I always had concerns in the back of my mind about the potential danger of the vapors created when heating the sticks, and the glue off-gassing when solidified. Are regular hot glue sticks recyclable? Can the glue be recycled with cardboard when the two are bonded together? I'm not sure if the glue used in hot-glue guns is non-toxic and safe, but I haven't found information proving that it is.
If you're an artist, a designer, or even parent, you might know something here. Drop into the forum, and share your information with SeanM.
April 20th, 2007 at 6:16 am
Hello!
I am a board artist, ie. surf, skate, snow. I am also an environmentalist who is hoping to find some products that are non invasive to the aquatic, atmospheric etc. environments. In particular, paints that will adhere to wood and over coats/varnishes that are VERY water proof. Any information is greatly appreciated.
~Cadence
February 9th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I’m also looking for eco-friendly adhesives to use. And also alternatives to guitar lacquer, something a little glassier looking than an oil finish.
cadence, is there a website i could go to see some of your work? My husband and I are both interested in board art but don’t know too much about it.
thank you,
nici
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I am a stationery and decorative home accessories designer looking for eco-friendly alternatives to acrylic. Any push in a direction to find it, greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Johnathan
March 25th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Amazing Eco Glue works really well, and as the name suggests, is environmentally friendly.
I, too, am looking for non-toxic hot glue sticks.