Craft Adhesive from Vacuum Tape
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 65 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod flags Vacuum Tape as an Adhesive resource.
Installation:
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[]Download and install Plugins.txt Enabler.
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]Install the mod via your mod manager.[]For Vortex or Manual install users, add CraftAdhesiveVacuumTape.esm to your plugins.txt file located at:
C:\Users\<Your Username>\AppData\Local\Starfield\Plugins.txt
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[]Mod has been recreated in the Creation Kit 2 and saved as a small master (light ESM).
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]Crafting recipe has been removed and Vacuum Tape will show up as an Adhesive resource with no action required.[]The ESM name has been changed to reflect the mod's change in function. This is technically not save safe and a new game is recommended. But it should work if you continue anyway.
Future plans:
- []Flag more items to be used as resources
- Add recipes for some misc items to convert them to multiple resources where it makes sense. (Pens to polymer and ink as an example).
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[]Mod has been recreated in the Creation Kit 2 and saved as a small master (light ESM).
Craft Adhesive from Vacuum Tape is a small utility mod that adds crafting recipes to convert misc items into resources, specifically allowing players to craft Adhesive from Vacuum Tape. With 216 endorsements and 16,731 downloads, it's a niche but popular quality-of-life addition for crafting-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 216 endorsements and over 16k downloads.
- Solves a specific crafting annoyance by making Vacuum Tape useful.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Very niche—only affects one item conversion, so most players won't notice it.
- Last updated in June 2024, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter crafting recipes or item flags.
For Fallout 4 crafters who hoard Vacuum Tape and wish they could turn it into Adhesive. If you're tired of scavenging for duct tape and want a simple fix, this is for you. Skip if you don't craft often or use overhaul mods that already change recipes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod file in your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager or launcher.
- Check your load order—make sure this mod loads after any crafting overhaul mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the recipe before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- zarantha
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 16,731
- Endorsements
- 216
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 10/20/2023
- Updated
- 6/10/2024
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