Blu Tack is the original brand name for a non-toxic reusable adhesive putty a popular choice for a wide variety of tasks from securing posters and wall posts to holding small objects in place. In the modeling world it is very useful for holding a miniature fixed to a stand for convenient painting from which it can be easily detached after the painting is complete.

Blue Tac differs from other adhesives in its ability to stick with little force keeping the objects firm without damaging the surfaces or making holes in them. This is very useful in domestic and professional contexts because it is easy to remove and can be used several times. This characteristic is granted by its formulation. Blue Tac is composed of a mixture of natural rubber and synthetic materials which also allows it to stretch and mold like plasticine to adapt to the different shapes and sizes needed at any given moment.

This is why it is very useful for model artists who can hold figures and other small objects while painting with any type of paint for example . Blue Tac is ideal for attaching miniatures to wooden bases or even plastic supports without leaving residues or damaging the figures.

It should also be noted that it is an environmentally friendly product since as it is reusable it reduces waste and minimizes its environmental impact. Blu Tack is also non-toxic and biodegradable which makes this putty a sustainable option for many applications.

Used for a short time Blue Tac should not stain the surfaces on which it has been applied. However if for example you remove a poster from the wall after it has been hung for a long time it is possible that a small blue stain may remain on the wall. To clean it completely you can use any of these techniques:

The support capacity of this putty depends on several factors such as the surface on which you want to apply it its finish or the ambient temperature of the place. But in general Blue Tac can hold small and light objects such as photos notes posters ornaments etc. However it is not recommended for heavy objects or objects that require great adhesive strength especially if you want to hang them on a wall.

In the words of the manufacturer 0 '5 grams of product will hold up to 105 grams but it is not designed to hold heavy objects.

There are many websites that are spreading this method to clean headphones. While it is true that Blu Tack can catch dirt embedded in small places such as an earphone the connectors for cables in cell phones and computers or the speakers of a smartphone it is not recommended as residue may remain inside and worsen the operation of the same. To clean these types of slots and crevices it is advisable to use specific products and tools.

Blu Tack can also be used as a masking material when . It is as easy as shaping a piece of product and placing it around the area of the figure or model that you do not want to paint. This will create a barrier that will prevent the paint from reaching those areas helping to achieve a much more precise and accurate paint job.

However Green Stuff World has specific products with less grip that fulfill this function and are specially prepared to not damage the previous paint when removing the product. Specifically it is recommended to apply masking products among which we bet on or .

The two easiest ways to buy Blu Tack are on the manufacturer's website or on the official website of Green Stuff World which usually offers discounts on products of this style. You can also find our products in a large number of stores reselling our items and on our official sites within ETSY or eBay.

Content: Blu Tack the Original - 60gr. format