Question using Elmers glue
12-03-2017, 12:51 PM
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Did I understand your post on School Glue to say that if I have used the glue to glue the batting and top together that if it gets wet, that it will take the glue off? I like using the glue, but don't want to create a thing where it is gone if it gets wet.
Please advise.
Mariah
Please advise.
Mariah
12-03-2017, 05:29 PM
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Yes Elmer's washes out.
Did I understand your post on School Glue to say that if I have used the glue to glue the batting and top together that if it gets wet, that it will take the glue off? I like using the glue, but don't want to create a thing where it is gone if it gets wet.
Please advise.
Mariah
Please advise.
Mariah
12-03-2017, 07:27 PM
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Did I understand your post on School Glue to say that if I have used the glue to glue the batting and top together that if it gets wet, that it will take the glue off? I like using the glue, but don't want to create a thing where it is gone if it gets wet.
Please advise.
Mariah
Please advise.
Mariah
12-04-2017, 04:20 AM
#14
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Fairy houses?
Elmer's glue (as with almost all white glues) are PVA glue. The only difference is the amount of water in the bottle, hence the price difference. They are all water based. So, if you have a sticking problem, apply a few drops of water. This will soften the glue and the pin will release. This is the same reason you should not use these glues on projects that will get wet - the glue will release as it gets wet. (FYI - Mod Podge is simply the same pva glue with a gel component that allows for a more even spread.) Those of us who build items (terrain, fairy houses, etc) buy basic jugs of PVA dirt cheap and then water it down to whatever level we need to use it.
12-04-2017, 05:41 AM
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Elmer's glue (as with almost all white glues) are PVA glue. The only difference is the amount of water in the bottle, hence the price difference. They are all water based. So, if you have a sticking problem, apply a few drops of water. This will soften the glue and the pin will release. This is the same reason you should not use these glues on projects that will get wet - the glue will release as it gets wet. (FYI - Mod Podge is simply the same pva glue with a gel component that allows for a more even spread.) Those of us who build items (terrain, fairy houses, etc) buy basic jugs of PVA dirt cheap and then water it down to whatever level we need to use it.
01-05-2018, 05:12 PM
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Elmers Washable School Glue is a very heavy starch product.
It will hold the layers of a quilt together while you quilt it and yes it can feel almost like a light weight cardboard depending on how heavy handed you are using it.
After you finish quilting a quilt it is usually washed to remove the glue, other fabric starch if it was used, any marks and dirt that may have gotten on it.
You don't want to leave the glue in the quilt after it is finished. The quilt will be stiff and not drape well.
Do not substitute any other glue for Elmers Washable School Glue.
Look for Sharon Shambers methods to teach all her tips on using glue. She can be found by doing a You-tube search. You won't be disappointed.
peace
It will hold the layers of a quilt together while you quilt it and yes it can feel almost like a light weight cardboard depending on how heavy handed you are using it.
After you finish quilting a quilt it is usually washed to remove the glue, other fabric starch if it was used, any marks and dirt that may have gotten on it.
You don't want to leave the glue in the quilt after it is finished. The quilt will be stiff and not drape well.
Do not substitute any other glue for Elmers Washable School Glue.
Look for Sharon Shambers methods to teach all her tips on using glue. She can be found by doing a You-tube search. You won't be disappointed.
peace
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