Elmer's not sticking as baste :-(
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Elmer's not sticking as baste :-(
I'm using polyester batting (for the first time, still a new quilter) and I've just sprayed the Elmer's onto the backing and batting at a ratio of 4 parts water and 1 part glue. It's only been an hour or so but it's not sticking! Does it only stick well to cotton batting? Thanks I figured it was too good to be true, lol. For me anyway.
#2
I use a little thicker formula and just drizzle it on, then heat set it with a dry iron. You might want to try 2 to 1 or something that is just thin enough to get thru your sprayer. Love using the school glue, washes out nicely.
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I have to agree you diluted way too much, you just want to thin the glue enough to make it spread evenly, then press with a dry iron to set/dry the glue. Polyester batting should not make a difference.
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I use it straight from the bottle, move fast so the "line" is real thin. If there are any globs, I simply use the tip of the bottle to spread it out. I like to leave dry overnight. Takes only a few minutes to apply and you don't have to be perfect. I use diagonal lines about 4" apart. If there's a void in the line, I only fill it in if it's more than 4". I simply compare it to when I pinned with safety pins. That was only about every 6" and was only a lone spot. My thin sloppy lines give me a wonderful sandwich to work with.
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I use it straight from the bottle, move fast so the "line" is real thin. If there are any globs, I simply use the tip of the bottle to spread it out. I like to leave dry overnight. Takes only a few minutes to apply and you don't have to be perfect. I use diagonal lines about 4" apart. If there's a void in the line, I only fill it in if it's more than 4". I simply compare it to when I pinned with safety pins. That was only about every 6" and was only a lone spot. My thin sloppy lines give me a wonderful sandwich to work with.
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