Using Elmers School Glue Instead of Pins
03-30-2012, 04:54 PM
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Has anyone tried the duct tape nozzle? When working with carpenter's glue in the workshop, I will use a created duct tape nozzle. The size of the bead is completely in my control. The glue keeps the tape from sticking to itself. Sometimes, a small straw will give the tool a bit more structural strength if the project is large.
If you can't afford the specialty tips, it is worth a try and there is no cleaning at the end! Just remove the tip and toss in the trash.
If you can't afford the specialty tips, it is worth a try and there is no cleaning at the end! Just remove the tip and toss in the trash.
03-30-2012, 06:44 PM
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Sharon Schamber using it as a basting tool and she makes absolutely stunning quilts and her longarm quilting is to die for. She has won countless awards. She has many tips for its use on her website.
http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...ee%20Stuff.htm
http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...ee%20Stuff.htm
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03-30-2012, 06:48 PM
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Sharon Schamber using it as a basting tool and she makes absolutely stunning quilts and her longarm quilting is to die for. She has won countless awards. She has many tips for its use on her website.
http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...ee%20Stuff.htm
http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...ee%20Stuff.htm
03-31-2012, 02:21 AM
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Elmers Craft Bond repositionable glue sticks are WONDERFUL. Make sure that the glue stick has the word 'repositionable' on it. I bought mine at WalMart that was sold in a set of 4 sticks. They are 3" long.
03-31-2012, 04:07 AM
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03-31-2012, 07:19 AM
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03-31-2012, 07:21 AM
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No pulling or stretching with the liquid, so it gets my vote over the glue stick for binding. Glue stick works fine for paper piecing. I really like the school glue for binding - SOOOOOOO fast - especially if you're a macine sewer, because you don't have to be super careful. You have to be a little more careful where you put the glue if you're going to hand finish the binding.
I'm not an appliquer - but I cn see how it would be a help - again, for machine applique where you wouldn't have to be as careful about where you put the glue. It would work for hand appliquers, but youI don't think you would want the glue very close to the edges.
I'm not an appliquer - but I cn see how it would be a help - again, for machine applique where you wouldn't have to be as careful about where you put the glue. It would work for hand appliquers, but youI don't think you would want the glue very close to the edges.
03-31-2012, 03:04 PM
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The glue is dry when you sew. It won't gum up the machine. For the most part, though, you are not actually sewing through the glue; the glue is mostly in the seam allowance, holding the pieces together.
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