A few years ago I found the glue I'd been looking for my entire crafting life — Boyle craft glue, an acetone-based adhesive that dries fast and, crucially, doesn't warp or wrinkle paper. I mention it constantly in my videos because I genuinely love it. Then something unexpected happened: one of my viewers contacted the Boyle company directly, mentioned my "Get to Know Me" video where I'd talked about the glue, and the company reached out to send me a thank-you. No strings, no review request — just a box of goodies. This short video is me opening that box and sharing what was inside.
What we cover
This is a craft supply unboxing — the full haul Boyle sent me, plus a quick explanation of why their craft glue has become my go-to adhesive for paper projects, including why its acetone base matters for anyone working with delicate paper.
What you'll learn
Why Boyle craft glue doesn't warp or wrinkle paper — it's acetone-based rather than water-based, so it has no moisture to cause paper to buckle. That single quality is what I kept running into with other glues, and what made this one a turning point for my work.
What acetone content actually means in practice — this particular glue contains around 20–30% acetone, which is a relatively low amount, but it's enough to classify it as non-water-based. That's the mechanism behind the no-warp result, not magic.
What else Boyle makes — before this box arrived, I only knew their craft glue. Turns out they have a much broader range, including:
- Extra-strength PVA glue and wood glue (both fast-drying)
- Glow-in-the-dark glue (yes, this is a real product)
- Opal glitter paint and chunky glitter paint
- Acrylic craft paints and paint sticks
- Air-drying clay
- Markers and paintbrushes
- A wooden book box ready for embellishing
Tips & gotchas
The most important practical note here: Boyle craft glue cannot be shipped to the United States because of its acetone content. If you're based in the US and curious about it after watching, it's worth knowing upfront so you're not hunting for it only to hit a wall. The acetone classification puts it in the same shipping-restricted category as things like fabric tack — it's not a rare problem, just a real one.
The flip side of that acetone content is exactly why the glue works so well for paper crafts. Water-based glues introduce moisture into paper fibres, which causes swelling and wrinkling — familiar to anyone who's glued a collage element down and watched the page ripple underneath it. Because Boyle craft glue carries no water, that reaction simply doesn't happen. If you've been fighting warped pages in junk journaling or bookbinding and haven't thought about the water content of your adhesive, that's the thing worth investigating.
The wooden book box that came in the haul is a project waiting to happen — plain wood, good structure, entirely ready for paint, gesso, collage, or whatever embellishment approach you prefer. It's the kind of blank I find myself reaching for when I want a satisfying afternoon project without having to build the base from scratch.
One of the things I appreciated most about this whole situation was that Boyle didn't ask for anything — no sponsored content, no review script, no video requirements. I've mentioned their glue in videos for years simply because it works, and the fact that a viewer's message prompted the company to respond this generously says something about how they operate. They've apparently been in business since 1972, and this is probably part of the reason why.
And now that I know Boyle makes air-drying clay, acrylic paints, and glitter mediums, I'm curious to see how the broader range holds up on the kinds of projects I do every week.
