Who knew that glue could be so elegant?!  Several years ago I went through a serious rubber cement phase– mostly because I loved (needed) it’s ability to adhere paper without causing bubbles.  This was, of course, before I discovered Xyron’s adhesive runners, now my adhesive of choice for most projects.   Anyway, this glue stick…  Can I tell you that it makes me absurdly giddy that not only can you refill this bottle but you can even replace the parts should they wear out!  I’m also a sucker for this particular genre and era of German design.

And this one, the Coccoina Paper Glue, is an Italian glue made from potato starch.  Apparently, it’s been the same formula since the 1920s.  Love that you can store the brush in that hole in the middle of the paste pot– so clever (and useful)!

Both glues are available from Manufactum, a German site, so you’ll be paying in Euros.  Sadly, since the Euro is still about $1.25 I can’t quite justify buying rubber cement for $10 plus shipping.  Even if it is beautiful and comes in glass.  I, a self-professed paper and crafty bits addict, have limits and I think paying more than $8 for a tube of rubber cement might be that limit.

(Thanks to Martha Stewart Living’s current issue for turning me onto Manufactum).