Coccoina Adhesives History and Inspiration
Posted by Spellbinders Team on October 08, 2022

Coccoina Adhesives History and Inspiration

Looking for new adhesives to add to your craft collection? This month, Spellbinders is releasing Coccoina Adhesives to the store! The Italian Coccoina Adhesive Paste 125g Tin Can with Brush (603) and Coccoina Glue Stick 10g (641) are wonderful additions to your craft room. Use these adhesives to brush or roll-on glue to adhere cardstock, fabric, embellishments, and other crafting materials. These white adhesive pastes also include a unique almond fragrance similar to marzipan.

Coccoina Adhesives History and Inspiration

Coccoina glue had been manufactured in Northern Italy since the 1920s and had been unchanging since. With vintage styled packing, the products evoke nostalgia for Europe from the 40’s to the 60’s. Created by Aldo Balma and Andrea Capoduri, the Coccoina Adhesive Paste 125g Tin Can with Brush (603) became a favorite in the crafting world. Eventually, the product line expanded to include other sizes such as the Coccoina Glue Stick 10g (641). The adhesives are acid-free, solvent-free, non-toxic, and safe for children. Additionally, the adhesives dry quickly, remain smooth on paper, and are washable with water.

Coccoina Adhesives History and Inspiration

The adhesives are made from both potato starch and water and then cooked in a double boiler. Afterwards, glycerin and almond essence are added to produce the sweet marzipan aroma associated with Coccoina.

Coccoina Adhesives History and Inspiration

At Spellbinders, we love how easily applicable these pastes are on surfaces. Check out some Cathe Holden projects and watch as she uses Coccoina Adhesive Paste to create fun crafts from her Flea Market Finds Collection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nE97Scbf0o   What do you think of Coccoina? Let us know in the comments! We thank you for joining us in today’s post. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about Coccoina’s history and are excited to use these items in your crafting. Stay up to date with new releases on the Spellbinders Paper Arts website for all your card making, scrapbooking, and crafting needs. Don’t forget to also stay in touch with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest where you can find even more inspiration. Sources: https://italianstationeryblog.com/coccoina-rossi1931-creative-alliance/ https://nanosphere.co.uk/2017/03/bureau-classics-no-1/

3 comments

Does it dry with out leaving a sticky or shiny substance if you accidentally get some on the outside of project?

Jodie,

Is there By any chance Benzoyl Peroxide in this adhesive? I love ❤️ your cards though.

chrystalwycoff,

I recently used the Coccoina glue stick on a fabric collage project taught by Cathe Holden. I love this product.

Carol Schmitt,

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