The staples Brand Washable Glue Sticks .26 oz. 18/Pack comes in handy for the uses in our facility! The Staples Washable Glue Sticks clear .26 oz. 18/pack - doesn't last long - everyone tries to keep several glue sticks handy for all the craft projects going on! The Staples brand Washable glue stick does go on clear applies easily and does not leave a film. Our children's classes use the Staples Washable Glue Sticks for many class activities each week and the non-toxic Acid free Staples Brand works great!
In purchasing the Staples glue stick I was taking a risk. I have always used the name brand product but because of the better price I though I would give it a try. Fresh out of the pack I found these glue sticks to be harder to use for simple collage work on poster board. The glue was not easy to apply. It stretched on application and got clumpy on the applicator. Name brands seen to have a smoother finish with less elasticity. If this was being used for an elementary school craft I could see projects coming apart by the time that they got home. Quite a disappointment after the students hard work.
In one package of 18 glue sticks at least 6 were dried out and not useable. Granted this is the first time this has happened to me and I consider it a fluke and will continue to buy this product.