Next time you order take a look at our stainless steel palette knives. You will never want to use another popcicle stick. They provide years of service and you only need one, just scoop out the amount of material you want then wipe it clean with a paper towel then mix the two piles together. With the goose neck handle your hands stay out of the material, the length of the tool makes application of the material easy. Once finished just wipe the adhesive off the knife before it cures. Should some cure on the blade just take a sharp razor knife and scrap it clean.