Glue Sticks - what's the secret?
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Glue Sticks - what's the secret?
Elmer's glue sticks work well when you first open them, but after storing them for a day or so, they just seem to dry up and not be effective. Yes, I cap them firmly and put in a drawer & yes, I am using the correct ones. I use the glue itself, but when I'm doing open seams the stick is easier to "un-stick".
I'd like to be able to use them!
I'd like to be able to use them!
#3
I hate glue sticks. I bought a pack of 5 or 6 and the first one I tried was already dry.
Didn't stick at all. I much prefer the liquid glue.
Kitsie, they say to put it in the freezer. Mabye give it a try. Hope you didn't get the
same dried batch I got.
Didn't stick at all. I much prefer the liquid glue.
Kitsie, they say to put it in the freezer. Mabye give it a try. Hope you didn't get the
same dried batch I got.
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I've not had this problem- I have glue sticks that I may use once, put away & not get back out for a month or more- they always seem to work just fine. do you live in a really 'arid' area? you could store them in the refrigerator- that would help them stay 'hydrated' or just moisten the end with a damp paper towel when you get them back out.
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Thanks, guys. Easy. I am beginning to feel like you but hear everyone else finding them very useful. I have never heat-set them, do I need to? (that's an added ?) I'll try the wet paper towel and the fridge ideas. Are the seams easier to pull apart to press open?
#7
Kitsie, have you tried Roxanne glue-baste-it? I bought a small container
(from Connecting Threads) and with the extra fine tip. A little goes a long way.
I don't know how many project I made and I still have lots of glue left.
You do have to set the glue with the iron. I haven't tried to pull the seams
apart. I usually use pins for piecing because I like to press open. But
when I'm adding borders or binding...the glue-baste-it is very helpful.
(from Connecting Threads) and with the extra fine tip. A little goes a long way.
I don't know how many project I made and I still have lots of glue left.
You do have to set the glue with the iron. I haven't tried to pull the seams
apart. I usually use pins for piecing because I like to press open. But
when I'm adding borders or binding...the glue-baste-it is very helpful.
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Nope, I haven't and love using the Elmer glue, but wondered if the stick is easier 'cause you don't need to heat set it ? and can just smear it on as you piece. With the glue I have the tiny bottle that I just unscrew the top of a little bit for the finest dot or line, then refill it from the big bottles. I also use pins but thought I'd ask!
Kitsie, have you tried Roxanne glue-baste-it? I bought a small container
(from Connecting Threads) and with the extra fine tip. A little goes a long way.
I don't know how many project I made and I still have lots of glue left.
You do have to set the glue with the iron. I haven't tried to pull the seams
apart. I usually use pins for piecing because I like to press open. But
when I'm adding borders or binding...the glue-baste-it is very helpful.
(from Connecting Threads) and with the extra fine tip. A little goes a long way.
I don't know how many project I made and I still have lots of glue left.
You do have to set the glue with the iron. I haven't tried to pull the seams
apart. I usually use pins for piecing because I like to press open. But
when I'm adding borders or binding...the glue-baste-it is very helpful.
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