January 2001's
Glue of the Month

Coccoina Colla Bianca

Here is a glue that scores high on our list of criteria. Coccoina Colla Bianca (white glue) is made from potato starch so it is non-toxic and ideal for paper, tissue, photos and cardboard. Unlike PVA's it won't cause the paper to wrinkle. It smells great too! We love the sensible packaging; a metal canister equipped with a brush for easy application of this paste adhesive. Coccoina is made by Balma Capoduri & Company, and has been in production since 1927. It is available in most European and Asia countries, and just recently in Canada through Lee Valley. It is reasonably priced too, at C$4 for 125 grams. Coccoina dries quickly depending on the thickness of the application, is acid free, water soluble, and as strong as needed for the materials it is suited for. It is also available in a liquid form. Unfortunately neither are waterproof.

We also like Balma Capoduri's informative and stylish web site:

• In English
• Other languages

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Past Glues of the Month

• August 2003 - Mr. Sticky's Underwater Glue
• April 2003 - P.C. Woody
• January 2003 - Weld-on Adhesives and Cements
• December 2002 - Krazy Glue with Skin Guard
• November 2002 - Permatex Bullseye Windshield Repair
• September 2002 - UHU "Twist & Glue"
• August 2002 - Aleene's Platinum Bond Patio and Garden Adhesive
• July 2002 - Gloozit Marine and RV Gloo
• May 2002 - Jones Tones Plexi Clear Glue
• April 2002 - Silicone-Be-Gone
• March 2002 - Eggs
• February 2002 - Rabbit Skin Glue by Gamblin Artist Colors
• January 2002 - LePage's new Easy Flow System
• December 2001 - Scotch Tape
• November 2001 - Daptex Foam Sealant
• October 2001 - Gelatin and Glycerin Glue
• September 2001 - Crayola Project Glue
• August 2001 - Waterweld
• July 2001 - Yes Glue
• June 2001 - Little Red Cap
• May 2001 - Weldbond reprise
• April 2001 - Stoneco Padding Glue
• March 2001 - PascoFix
• February 2001 - Quick Grab
• January 2001 - Coccoina Colla Bianca
• December 2000 - Royal Icing
• November 2000 - Good Glue
• October 2000 - Pros-Aide
• September 2000 - Elmer's Galactic Glue
• August 2000 - Microcrystalline Wax
• July 2000 - LePage's Universal Adhesive
• June 2000 - Tear Mender Fabric Leather Cement
• May 2000 - Shoe Goo
• April 2000 - Magic Goo Gone
• March 2000 - Sure Hold Plastic Surgery
• February 2000 - Gorilla Glue
• January 2000 - Casein Glue (milk)
• December 1999 - Aleene's Original "Tacky Glue"
• November 1999 - Weldbond Universal Space Age Adhesive
• October 1999 - Kryolan Spirit Gum
• September 1999 - Elmer's Washable School Glue
• August 1999 - Seal-All
• July 1999 - Loctite 349 Impruv
• June 1999 - Sikaflex
• May 1999 - Yamato Sticking Paste
• April 1999 - No More Nails
• April Fools 1999 - Juicy Fruit Gum
• March 1999 - Chair Doctor Glue by Veritas

If you've discovered a glue that you've grown attached to, please let us know. Maybe we can honor your glue in a future month.