BLU TACK®
The original reusable adhesive tack. Reusable multi-purpose putty adhesive.
Blue
White
Pink
Grey
Features & benefits
Blu Tack® is clean and easy to use. It's available in blue, white and pink. The product provides an ideal alternative to drawing pins or sticky tape, with over a thousand uses around the home, office or school.
#BluHacks
Blu Tack® is great for crafting and its multitude of uses, or ‘hacks’, make everyday life a little bit easier. Whether you’re removing fluff from clothing, levelling a picture frame or fixing a wobbly table, there’s a #BluHack for that!
But what do you do with your Blu Tack®? Share your #BluHacks on social media, or be inspired by the endless possibilities.
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Permanently plastic, reusable multi-purpose putty adhesive
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100% carton packaging
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Over a thousand uses, or #BluHacks
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Made in Britain for over 50 years
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Pliable modelling material
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An ideal alternative to sticky tape and drawing pins
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Clean and easy to use
Downloads & resources
Bostik United Kingdom Create - Blu Tack handy Technical Data Sheet (425.75 KB)
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How to use
Blu Tack® performs best on non-porous surfaces glass, metal and plastic, as well as painted surfaces and vinyl coated wallpaper. Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease or losse materials. Store in a dry, cool and well ventilated location. Do not use on recently decorated surfaces or absorbent, silk-screen printed or hand stencilled wallpaper. Follow these two steps for the application:
Step 1. Pull off a piece of Blu Tack® and activate it by pulling and stretching. You need to malax it in the hands so it warms up and sticks.
Step 2. Roll into a ball or any other suitable size, place between the two surfaces and press firmly.
How to remove
With the following two steps, learn how to easily remove Blu Tack® Handy and Blu Tack® Economy, wherever you've applied it:
Step 1. Remove Blu Tack® by rolling it carefully off the surface. It can then be used again and again. No waste #reusable
Step 2. Any remaining shreds can be removed by gently rolling the adhesive tack on the wall or dabbing a new blob of Blu Tack® over the surfaces.
The adhesive properties of Bostik Blu Tack® increase over time, so take extra care when removing it after a period of months.
How was Blu Tack® created?
The story of Blu Tack® goes back a long way. The idea for Blu Tack® was born in 1969. However, the big question remains how. Well, interestingly, it was created by accident. The sticky substance was actually a by-product of an experiment by a Bostik worker to make a new sealant. Although the initial experiment was a failure, the worker's colleagues started using the resulting 'goo'; to stick messages to each other's desks. Blue colouring was added, giving it its household name.
Fast forward over 50 years and hundreds of millions of packs of Blu® Tack have been sold worldwide - making it the nation's favourite reusable adhesive. Today, Bostik's factory in Leicester continues to produce tonnes of Blu Tack® every week for the world. For decades, the unique recipe has been kept a closely guarded secret.
FAQs
How much weight can Blu Tack® hold?
0.5 grams of Blu Tack® will hold an approximate 105 gram load, but Bostik Blu Tack® is not designed to hold heavy objects.
What colours does Blu Tack® come in?
Bostik Blu Tack® is available in four colours: original blue, pink, white and grey.
What surfaces can I use Blu Tack® on?
Blu Tack® performs best on non-porous surfaces e.g. painted surfaces, glass, metal etc. Do not use on recently decorated surfaces or absorbent, silk-screen printed or hand stencilled wallpaper.
Where can I buy Blu Tack®?
Buy Blu Tack® online through our Amazon brand store or via any major retailer. See our list of stockists.
Why is Blu Tack® blue?
Blu Tack® was originally white but consumer research at the time showed concerns that children may mistake it for chewing gum, so blue colouring was added, giving it its household name.
Will Blu Tack® leave a stain?
On some surfaces, after a long period of time, Blu Tack® can leave a slight oily mark. This can be removed using removers like citrus oils and lighter fuel but as per the guidance of the suppliers. Before using these products, we recommend you test on a small inconspicuous area.
Watch video for how to remove Blu Tack® stains
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