All You Need to Know About Glues!

As a teacher I create many art projects of various kinds and noticed that some of the glues I had been using did not produce a desirable result.

Here is some helpful information I gathered:

Fabric Glues:
Basting Glue - Eliminates stitching and pinning. Dries clear and washes out.
Fabric Stiffener - A permanent pre-mixed and water based glue that is easy to use in one application and humidity resistant. Dries quickly to a clear, non-yellowing finish.
Stop Fray TM or Fray Check TM - Use as a finish for fabric edges, seams, ribbons and lace.

White Glues:
Elmer's Glue- All TM - A thin non-toxic all-purpose glue. Dries fast to a clear and strong finish.
Tacky Glue - A superior glue suitable for fabrics, paper and jeweling.
Designer/Decorator Tacky Glue - A super thick tacky glue that can be used in place of hot glue.

Paper Adhesives:
Glue Stick - Easy to use. Ideal for school projects, papers and photographs. Dries clear.
Rubber Cement - Sticks paper together quickly without wrinkling. Papers can be pulled apart and repositioned.

Wood Glue:
A super strong aliphatic resin glue that sets fast leaving a natural stainable or paintable color. Use on both soft and hard wood surfaces.

Extra Strong Adhesives:
Contact Cement - An instant permanent water resistant bond tor tile, wood, metals, leather and rubber.
Super Glue - Creates a clear permanent bond in seconds on non-porous material.
E-6000 - One of the best multi-surfaces glues available.

Glass and Bead Adhesives:
Platinum Bond TM Glue - Has amazing bonding powers for gluing glass and beads to slick surfaces.

Jewel Glue:
Non-toxic washable glue for glass, beads, rhinestones and mirrors.

Specialty Adhesives:
Mod Podge TM - A water-based adhesive designed for decoupaging paper or fabric to many surfaces. Available in gloss and matte finish.

This information was furnished by Michaels Art and Craft Store.

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