Washing school glue out problem
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I really like the washable Elmer's to sandwich my quilts. I have seen many comments about how to apply the glue. I have found the best method for me is to dilute the glue about ten percent or so. This makes it easier to apply. Then I apply the glue in small dots in a grid pattern. I have never had a problem washing out the glue and I have not had problems with clumps of glue. I do think it is important to use it sparingly. I started using the glue with a bit of 'fear' but I have have had such great success that I have not looked back. I keep the bottle right next to my machine and use it for all sorts of matching and delicate stitching stuff. For the quick matching situations I dry it quickly with the iron. When I sandwich a quilt I let it air dry over night. It all comes out in the wash! My washer is a HE front loader and I wash the new item by itself and I use warm water and detergent.
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If your machine has a soak option, I would try letting it soak for up to an hour in cold water with no soap to let the glue have time to soften, then wash as before. Silly me, I would make a dot of glue, let it dry, then soak it in a shallow glass dish to see how long it takes to completely soften. Even school glue isn't instant dissolving, but does wash out
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