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Contest: Name Our Glue

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One of the many batches of glue I’ve been cooking during the last year.

I’m in the middle of refining a recipe for a liquid hide glue that uses food-grade gelatin as the base product and is essentially clear. If all goes to plan, we should start selling the glue by the end of the year.

Our working name for the stuff is “Death Grip Glue,” which is a bit goth for my taste (even though I came up with the name). So we decided to hold a contest among our readers to see if there’s a better name floating out there.

Here are the qualities of the new glue, which might help spur an idea for a name:

  1. It is essentially clear liquid hide glue with no discernable smell
  2. It is reversible, like other protein-based glues
  3. It is made from three ingredients: gelatin, salt and water
  4. Its shelf life is indefinite as long as it is treated properly
  5. It is made from hides and connective tissue of pigs and cows
  6. It is made in Covington, Kentucky, one batch at a time
  7. Like other protein glues, hardened squeeze-out can be cleaned up with a little hot water

Here are the rules of the contest: One entry per person, please. Give us your one best idea. The winner will receive the very first bottle of glue off the line, all signed by us here at Lost Art Press. Plus a $200 gift certificate to our store.

How to enter: Post your single best idea in the comments. If you don’t include your email in the comment field, we won’t be able to find you and give you the prize. So please include your name and email in the appropriate fields (only we can see your email address).

This contest runs until midnight on July 3. The winner will be determined by us, using no objective criteria except that we love it.

— Christopher Schwarz

500 thoughts on “Contest: Name Our Glue”

      2. Anthe Bond: a superior protein glue from Crucible Tool at the Lost Art Press.

  3. As much as I like Lost Art Paste, knowing where the idea came from it’s hard to go past Gummy Glue.
    Or Gummi Glue if you want to stick to your German roots.
    G

    1. Whole lotta gummi bear references.

      I’m going with “Gummi-Lock (TM)” (the “glue” is implied).

      (Happy to not take the cash, on the off chance that I win: doing it all for the glory….) 😉

    1. Candy Mountain Dew.

      In George Orwells “Animal Farm” the raven Moses told the farm animals that they will go to Candy Mountain when they die

  16. Hide and Stay

    It’s a play on Hide and Seek, but you don’t move after the hide part.

    1. (Optionally, slap a Covington in front, for the abbreviation CLA which sounds nice and glue-like)

        1. Nevermind what I was going to offer. Rigor Mortise is it. Game over, well played

        2. Lots of good ideas but “Rigor Mortise” just kills it (no pun intended). Brilliant idea!

  22. Whatever the name, make the label like that of a bottle of bourbon. Use a silhouette of a sway backed horse as the logo. My entry, Unlucky No. 13 Hide Glue

  34. While I like “Everything but the Squeal” that is the title of a John Scalzi story. So how about “Holy Gruel”.

  41. My entry is based on the Durukuli ( the night monkey):

    DuruGlueLi

    Also, the face of a Durukuli would make a great logo for the background of the label.

  45. HideBond

    (though people are usually much more creative than that in other comment threads)
    Or maybe…
    EatMyGlu

  71. Name suggestion: Hide-a-way Glue

    Advert Extras: “Very domesticated! Utterly bovine! Strong and dependable. It will get you hoofed to labor.”

  72. Spaceballs The Glue (May the Schwartz hold it together). I’ll give up the $200 prize to cover licensing fees to Mel Brooks

    1. I just like the song. The name reminds you to smile and dance a little during glue up

  79. “Clue”. It’s CLear glUE. And then you can say, “Get (a) clue”.

    Whomp whomp.

  81. Gloobie to sell with the Woobie
    Just don’t use the Woobie and then the Gloobie
    Gloobie, Woobie, oh rootie!
    A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boo

  82. Clearly
    Covingtons
    Indefinitely
    Reversible
    Single batch
    Three Ingredient
    Cleanupable
    Pig/Cow
    Glue

    You may need a sizeable label.

  83. Lost Art Hyde Glue : For a bond with a hostile hold, until you ask it nicely. (w/ hot water)

  98. Kentucky Jelly. Hits the Covington angle, the gelatin angle and the state initials for a little saucy joke.

  99. Mr. Schwarz’s G.L.U.E. (Gelatin-based, Liquefiable, User-friendly, Easy-cleanup) Fixation System

  100. Invisible Fine Furniture Glue
    I don’t know what its point of difference is vs. other hide glues so the name I selected emphasizes its point of difference vs. Tight Bond type glues.
    Rlaco@comcast.net

  102. Call it what you want, but I’m going to call it Pigsnot.

  106. “Haribo Hide Glue” You may be able to get away with it as it’s technically not an edible food product.

  113. This contest runs until midnight on June 3. I already missed, but my naming ideas usually aren’t that good.

  114. Your contest ended before it was announced. June 3 is gone.
    My suggestion for a name is “Good Luck Glue”.
    Good luck with your new glue.

  115. I realize there may be copyright issues to deal with, and I only get one submission, but here it is anyway— “Miss Piggy Glue”

    1. This is my favorite so far. So I won’t suggest “Stick This”. Oops.

        1. Once again breaking the rules, but “Great Gluegly Moogly!”

  118. Gelatin is basically degraded collagen and glue in french is colle, then the name ” collagel “

    1. TRACE
      Transparent Reversible Adhesive from Covington for Everything

      Cleans up without a trace

  132. “INDOMITABLE”

    Christopher…you’re a man of words and letters…but my suggestion is not nearly as unique as the vast majority of the others…

    Howard L. Lamey

  133. The KY Sticky Icky. I get there are plenty of business reasons why not to use this name (the obvious and maybe not so – google it), but it’s still fun.

  136. Covington Moonshine Glue

    Made by a self proclaimed hillbilly in small batches

    1. You got there before me. I was gonna say Anthe’s Anarchist Adhesive. Tt’s AAA rated, what could be better?

  142. Bluegrass Gely-fish Goo

    Playing off of the fact it is clear and uses salt – jellyfish

    Kentucky’s nickname

    Using some nostalgia callback to being a child by calling it goo instead of glue

    Also some alteration

  151. My daughters read the description and instantly came up with “Ewww Glue”

  154. After reading the many, many comments, many of which had great names, I must say that I think “Death Grip Glue” is the beast. I would remember that forever. In fact, if you don’t use it, I will steal the name.

  160. “Ooy-Gooy-Gluey”

    Please back date this comment prior to the June 5th deadline.

  161. Todesgriff Natural Hide Glue. (Literally translates as Death grip hide glue)

  164. “Dry Dog Hide Glue” (because it doesn’t smell like a wet dog, get it?)

  168. Hide Tough Glue
    New Natural Hide Glue
    Reformulated Organic Hide Glue
    Gelly Hide Glue
    Jelly Hide Glue
    Lost Art Hide Glue (LAHG)
    Lost Art Glue (LAG)

  174. Dr. Gel-Kill and Mr. Hide.

    I like it because it’s a really forced play on words and it doesn’t really roll off the tongue very well.

    1. Ha! I said something about aspic when Chris was first posting about it on his substack! My vote goes here. Am I allowed to vote?

  184. I believe the closing date of June 3 is an autocorrect for July 3. I suggest MoooGlue.

  193. My first thought was Gloo, but then Glü popped into my so-called brain. I know I’m kinda double-dipping and I like the latter but lotsa folks haven’t a clue about ü.

    1. I usually dislike the misuse of umlauts, be they the German or the Scandinavian variant…. but…
      how about
      MotleyGlü

  199. Schwarz’s “Finest” Collagen Glue. With appropriate old timey label.

    1. LAPIS Glue
      For –
      Lost Art Press Industrial Strength
      Or –
      Lost Art Press Icky Stuff

      Put it in a bright lapis blue bottle for Megan.

  209. Lost Art Furniture Glue
    Not clever, but it tells what it is, who makes it, and reflects on the lost art of smaal batch glue making.

  211. LAP Low-IQ Glue

    “One drop will drop your IQ, which is why we made this reversible glue.”

  221. Single Batch Kentucky Lost Cow Glue. The best glue from the best moo.

    Love Lost Art Press. Thanks for all you guys do.

    1. I withdraw that due to the questionable connotations…
      The German word for real hide glue is LEIM. Whereas Klebe or Kleber is any (industrial) glue.

  225. Liquidated Anarchist Peasant
    (LAP Glue)

    Because you’re turning yourself into money, or maybe into glue. I don’t know your life.

  231. My vote is for the original Death Grip name. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

  240. “Life Grip Glue”
    – Clearly associated with death grip
    – Implies it will hold for a lifetime
    – Made from once-living tissue

    Con: A quick search reveals a similarly named safety tape product (lifegrip) and a different fingernail adhesive product (grip life).

  244. Wow, everyone else gets the snot-blowing humour award. Very good, all.
    You started the list at #1, so I’ll give you #0: It’s unsponsored.
    Call it that – Unsponsored

  247. My vote is GG, which stands for gelatin glue, and pronounced like the name Gigi.

  249. Brand Name: CovinGlue

    Backstory:

    In the heart of Covington, Kentucky, a small town known for its rich tradition of craftsmanship and woodworking, a dedicated group of artisans and chemists came together to create an exceptional wood glue. Their passion for quality, combined with a deep respect for traditional woodworking techniques, led to the birth of CovinGlue.

    CovinGlue is a brand new wood glue that revolutionizes the woodworking industry. Crafted in small, meticulous batches, it is made from a carefully selected combination of three ingredients: gelatin, salt, and water. These ingredients are derived from the hides and connective tissues of pigs and cows, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing process.

    The artisans at CovinGlue have mastered the art of transforming these natural ingredients into a clear, odorless liquid hide glue. Its transparency allows for seamless bonding, ensuring that the beauty of the woodwork remains unmarred. Woodworkers can now create flawless and invisible joints, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of their projects.

    One of the most remarkable features of CovinGlue is its reversibility, similar to other protein-based glues. This means that if necessary, the glue can be dissolved and the bond can be undone using a little hot water. This property allows artisans to correct mistakes, make adjustments, or disassemble and reassemble their projects without causing any damage.

    The CovinGlue team takes great pride in the longevity of their product. When stored and handled correctly, CovinGlue has an indefinite shelf life, ensuring that woodworkers can rely on its quality whenever they need it. This exceptional attribute sets CovinGlue apart from other wood glues on the market, providing artisans with a trusted and reliable companion for their woodworking endeavors.

    With its roots deeply embedded in the woodworking traditions of Covington, Kentucky, CovinGlue pays homage to the town’s legacy of craftsmanship. The dedication, expertise, and passion of the artisans behind CovinGlue ensure that each batch is meticulously crafted to perfection. Woodworkers worldwide can trust CovinGlue to enhance their projects, simplify cleanup, and bring their woodworking visions to life.

  251. The Original Kentucky/Covington/Ozark MooOink Glue, or some truncated version thereof.

  252. “Double Dutch Dare Challenge Gummy Hide Glue.”
    Okay hear me out errr read…As we readers have enjoyed this adventure of curiosity, heck this was “Mythbusters” level of curiosity. Yet somewhere though it may not have been uttered the spirit of the Double dutch dare ensued.

  253. I looked up “Anthe” for inspiration and found it’s one of Saturn’s moons.
    Moon lead to space…
    Space led to the space program..
    So:
    “The Right Stuff” seem appropriate,

    but might cause a copyright issue. Although I can’t see how a movie and space could be confused…

  255. The goal is bondage and the ingredients are animal parts so the obvious answer here is “Leather Daddy Adhesive”. Can’t wait for my 200 bucks…hopefully a few arrested development fans will pick up the reference.

  261. Can’t go wrong with a metal umlaut. Considering that it all started with a german trip so: “Glüe.”

  265. My suggestion is simple “CSG”.

    Sure, it’s self promotion, so be it. It falls along the lines of “EF Hutton”.

    I would take it one step further, and add the image you used in the “Disobey” sticker0 (the positive/negative image of your face) to the bottle. This could be printed directly, a sticker, or a tag connected with string (rough twine) around the neck of the bottle. Again, self promotion. And, we all know just how much you “love” having your picture taken.

    Granted, this probably increases the costs of production, and subsequently profit margin. But, I just cannot get the image(s) of the old Formby’s products out of my mind.

  266. No, it’s not mucilage! “If I wanted mucilage, I wouldn’t have ordered this glue”

  267. Monkey Pus (with a name like Monkey Pus it’s got to be good)

  279. Gelly Bean Glue
    Naturally, I had to get a cat in the name!

  280. Three Piece Glue – a reference to gelatin, salt, water. You could have design fun with a 3-piece suit or 3-piece dinner using the three ingredients as tiny graphics. I have so many more ideas….

  282. Anthe Bond. A superior protein glue from Crucible Tool at Lost Art Press.

  296. The Anarchist’s G&%$

    “Superiorly Sticky! Won’t Stain! Dries Clear!”

  303. ANARCHIST GLUE
    Though scrolling down the comments, I’m not sure I am the first to suggest it, someone mention anarchist adhesive

  305. Crucible Glu-si-bull

    Chair Stick 4 Stick Chair (reads back to front the same)

    Kentucky Chicharrones

    LAP-idermis

  307. Trio Protein Glue
    (I really did think of this before I read the others above!)

  309. Cerishom !
    Means hide glue in Persian. Originally extracted from cow hide and fish gut in ancient persia.

  320. Candy Mountain Dew. Candy mountain is where the raven Moses in George Orwells Animal Farm told the animals they go when they die

  324. The only possible name for your new glue is HIDEABLE. 👍
    quietly woodworking,
    Catherine Robertson

  328. I amend my initial submission for the name of your glue. Given the nature of your humor I think Goo Glue is more appropriate

  329. Stick your Sticks together with our Sticky….

    BoneBinder!

    The Ghostly Grip of Kentucky Bovine and Porcine Magic is clear as a phantom, strong as a skeleton. Crafted from the ancient alchemy of gelatin, salt, and water, BoneBinder’s roots lie in the hides and connective tissues of pigs and cows. This timeless treasure is reversible, embracing the power of nature and protein-based bonding. With an undying shelf life, this Covington, Kentucky native is born one batch at a time, ensuring unparalleled quality. And worry not about the hardened squeeze-out – just a whisper of hot water will send it back to the ether. Revel in the art of creation with BoneBinder – the adhesive that honors tradition and innovation alike.

  330. Stick your Sticks together with our Sticky…

    BoneBinder!

    The Ghostly Grip of Kentucky Bovine and Porcine Magic is clear as a phantom, strong as a skeleton. Crafted from the ancient alchemy of gelatin, salt, and water, BoneBinder’s roots lie in the hides and connective tissues of pigs and cows. This timeless treasure is reversible, embracing the power of nature and protein-based bonding. With an undying shelf life, this Covington, Kentucky native is born one batch at a time, ensuring unparalleled quality. And worry not about the hardened squeeze-out – just a whisper of hot water will send it back to the ether. Revel in the art of creation with BoneBinder – the adhesive that honors tradition and innovation alike.

  347. Boxer’s Revenge Hide Glue

    Need to read “The Animal Farm” to get that one and its made from pig, would be a fitting name.

  351. Beans’ mean seam stickum. But I’d vote for “death grip glue” posted above

  352. Offal Glue
    Yeah, I know the skin and connective tissue might not technically be offal but I think it works.

  358. InvisiHide or All is Not Lost Glue or Better Than Hide Glue or No Hides Were Lost Glue – that’s all I’ve got.

  367. Great Grip Glue
    (Never stray too much ftom the initial idea…)

  376. KFG Kentucky’s Finest Glue. If someone as already said this apologies.

  381. If you can get it viscous enough you may be able to mold it into a hot glue gun stick. I’ve always wanted to do that w/ the old brown glue. Mb I’ll try it w/ your recipe instead!

  388. Sticky Wicket
    Liquid Hide Glue made in KY

    Sticky wicket is also known as a glue pot. I know, I don’t get out much.

  393. Clear liquid gelatin glue

    It’s not cute or funny but I’d know what the product is when browsing your online store just from the product name and thumbnail image. You can always add some humor and personal touches to the label, branding photos, etc.

  394. Licking River Hide Glue…
    …takes a licking and keeps on sticking.

    1. Or Monkey Poo
      And the tag line:
      “Sticks like s..t to a wool blanket”

  399. The Sticking Place

    “But screw your courage to the sticking place, and we’ll not fail.” Macbeth Act 1, Scene 7

  402. Ungulate Pith Glue (pith being synonymous with marrow here while having better connotations with wood) Perhaps prefixed with ‘Bovine’ or ‘Cow’ instead

  406. Glucifer’s Grip

    Also, I am fond of, and i know you said only one, but “Anarchy Now! Don’t tell me what to glue!” might make a nice tagline or something.

  408. Artisanal single batch CH glue #2
    (CH = collagen hydrolysate)
    The ‘2’, well because it rhymes… 😁

  416. Updating my original idea with a tagline.
    Schwarz’s Moo Glu
    or Schwarz’s Hide
    “Made from swine and bovine”

    You can substitute LAP for your last name. Just figured your last name was a good use since you were told you weren’t using it to all its potential. LAP Hide has a nice ring to it too though.

  417. Anthe-Blaze Hot Glue – a tribute to the LAP’s original buildings and their sticky floors.

    Variants:
    Anthe’s Blazin’ Hot Glue
    Blazin’ Anthe’s Hot Glue

  421. Definitely some play on ‘Hide and Lost’…

    An all natural reversible Hide glue from Lost Art….

    Lost Hideaway! (Winner, 🏆)
    Clearly Lost
    Clearly Hiding
    Hide if Lost

  424. The Anarchist’s Anchor.
    Though, honestly, I don’t think you can beat the name “Death Grip.”

    1. My Schwarz is bigger than your Schwarz! (Minus the T).

      “My Schwarz is stickier than your Schwartz”

      Lololol love Spaceballs

  430. Crucible “RGB” Glue
    aka.
    really good bond,
    reversible gelatin based ,
    and for those from CA
    radical gnarly binder

  431. Lost Art Clear Hide Glue
    The name says everything a buyer would want to know.

  432. “Meaganite”

    In honor of my favorite dovetailed Shaker tray making instructor! Oolala!!

  437. +1 on Meganite!

    Everyone knows she’s the real brains of the operation anyway….. LOL

  439. After Death Grip Meganite is still a favorite. If Chris wants to start up a death metal act Death Grip certainly works for a band name as well.

  442. Propolis – A glue so good, bees would use it if they could.

    Have the beehive Lost Art Press logo in the background.

    -Matt

  448. I think you should go full pirate with “Dem Bones” Glue with a skull and crossbones. But that’s just me.

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