I am really happy with Elmers school glue, I don't use a glue pen. We can't get Elmers here, but I offered to do some applique for another board member once, and when she asked what I wanted her to pay me, I asked for Elmers! I meant a couple, and when the box arrived, she had sent me 10!!!!! My cup runneth over. I am still using the first one, because it goes a long way.