Tacky glue is such a good glue for twine and yarn ribbons. I love to create collages with all my beautiful scraps! I bought this handy-sized bottle at the Dollar Tree, for $1.00. For other projects I use regular glue and glue sticks.
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I have two great Styrofoam torso mannequins I want to turn into art pieces. My vision is cover them collage style with colored tissue and embellish with gems, beads, and found objects. What adhesive is best to use for tissue? What adhesives can I use for the embellishments?
I've not tried gluing Styrofoam, but I did just read how Styrofoam may need a special glue, one without any solvent in it, or that ingredient, the solvent, will melt the Styrofoam. It was also noted that a glue gun would melt the foam too.
The best glue for any Styrofoam is contact cement. This won't harm the Styrofoam and it will glue any object to the Styrofoam that you need. You can also use All-purpose adhesive, Spray adhesive to glue your object to Styrofoam.
you can use different sorts of glues for the different elements of your project.
for the hard, solid things you can get away with using a glue gun, though it is advised you use it at low temperature with styrofoam. As well you can use something like Liquid Nails. Here is a guide to glue with styrofoam: www.wikihow.com/
as for the tissue and other elements, my favorite product is something called Matte Medium. www.dickblick.com/
Modge Podge is another good glue, very Elmer's like - rather thick, dries a bit opaque but solid. Excellent for paper too.
for the more solid bits I'd still want to use a glue gun or other thing though just for the added support.
There are a lot of glues that will work but it seems there are some glues especially for using with Styrofoam.
I'm trying to update my ugly old cylinder glass block bar and cover it up with something! Any ideas?
Gorilla Glue makes several types. Get the one that adheres to glass.
I like to use spray glue/adhesive in various arts and craft projects. But I was wondering what would be the equivalent glue in a liquid or spreadable form? Would be much cheaper and be usable in situations where you wouldn't want to spray.
By Lonnie from Chatsworth, CA
Years ago before spray adhesive I would use hairspray (the kind that comes in a can).
Mod Podge is a spreadable craft glue available at craft stores. It comes in many varieties (i.e. Mod Podge Glossy, Mod Podge Matte, Mod Podge for Paper). It is actually a decopauge glue (which creates a clear topcoat) but it can also be used to glue certain types of materials together (check the package for its compatibility).
I have found this website quite helpful on several occasions.
Tacky glue is great, along with every other wonderful craft glue at Aleens Tacky Glue (googled). Good luck!
I am placing a small amount of sand and a few sea shells in a wine bottle. What is the best adhesive to use to keep it all in place?
A good two part epoxy will be the most permanent hold. If you want something that you can correct if you make a mistake, you could try a good glue gun glue...but that won't last forever. I guess it depends on what your intent is...a one shot even decoration (glue gun) or a permanent display item (epoxy).
I would use Gorilla Glue. Make sure the variety is the one that adheres to glass.
for adherence to glass you can't beat silicone. However it is puffy and messy
epoxy or something liek Enviro Tex would be great though hard to work with
my problem is I an having trouble envisioning your project. Are you putting the sand and shells inside the bottle, or sort of on the outside/surface of it?
I need to adhere a glass fishbowl to a painted terra cotta pot. What glue is best and do I have to lightly sand before I glue them together? I also used some waterproof sealant to adhere glass beads to the pot, but didn't lightly sand first will that be alright?
I didn't know if the sealant would be alright for attaching the glass fishbowl. I do have some E6000 on hand, but what do you suggest is best?I would use Gorilla Glue. They have a glue that will work on glass. I don't think it is necessary to sand first
You don't say if it is for indoor or outdoor or if you are using food in it. I have no luck with e600. You can try cement adhesive but if I remember right they don't dry clear, which could be an esthethic issue depending on what you are making.
I am lazy and don't sand. Depends again on outside or inside use. Inside you should be fine. Outside they may not stay affixed.
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The website thistothat.com is a really good site. There are two drop boxes. You enter what you want to glue and it will give you the answer.
This is a page about using the right glue for seashell crafts. Certain types of glue work best when working on projects involving gluing shells to other objects.
A common question from crafters working with glass is, "What is the best glue for glass?" The answer will vary depending on what is being adhered to the glass. Different glues work better for glass on glass, but another product might be just right for attaching other embellishments.
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I need help in finding a glue that will adhere to fabric and a plastic milk jug, and when cured will be clear. Somewhat of a gel form, not too runny.
