Rubber cement on rulers?
#14
I use is all the time on both my quilting rulers and long arm rulers. I apply it well before - let it dry - and when dry the odor is gone. I have tried the sand paper dots (annoyed me because I could not see through it) and the clear dots (annoyed me because there were spots where the ruler was not flush with the fabric). I have not tried the clear stick on however. The rubber cement lasts for quite a while and when it looks nasty I peel it off and reapply it. And OBW here in the states it is cheap and readily available!!
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My DH uses RTV Silicone that you purchase in the automotive department in Wal Mart. Be sure to clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Place a piece of saran wrap on the back and turn it over and press slightly. It will flatten it out slightly. When you start out with a drop about the size of a pea, it spreads out to the size of a nickel. It is blue but transparent.
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#16
Thanks, everyone. I applied the rubber cement to my favorite ruler yesterday....we'll see today how it works. I have also tried the little sandpaper dots and the clear dots, but didn't find either of them to be helpful enough.
#18
The best way to make a ruler no slip and really non slip is to use the Quilter's Slide Lock. It works, that ruler isn't going anywhere once you put it in place. And it protects your hand from the cutter. That was my main purpose in buying it and now I won't cut without it. I have both sizes. It is my have to have quilting tool. http://quiltersslidelock.com/purchase/
#19
I haven't tried rubber cement, but I do put a line of hot glue around the edges to keep it from slipping. Eventually, that becomes less effective as it gets coverd with fabric fuzz, but then you just peel it off and re-glue it! Works perfectly!
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I use the non skid shelving that looks like a weave. I have so much of it. I just use a couple small squares or 1" strips and lay it on the material put the ruler on top and I'm good. I use this for other things in the house I need to get a grip on or don't want sliding all over the place. it's like a dollar a yard at the dollar store. Also in the grocery store. Always have it on my cutting table. In my kitchen drawer for opening jars.
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