how to use Elmer's Glue
#12
I do it on the batting like the other posters did. Be careful about thinning the glue down too much with water or it will soak through. I don't usually thin it down but if it gets too hard to squeeze out I will let the bottle sit in warm water to make the glue flow more easily. I have also used all different brands of glue with similar results so if you see glue on sale or at the dollar store and it's washable glue it works fine.
If I'm gluing a binding I'll use an iron to set the glue. If I'm sandwiching a quilt together I just let it sit until the glue is dry.
If I'm gluing a binding I'll use an iron to set the glue. If I'm sandwiching a quilt together I just let it sit until the glue is dry.
#13
I tried using the Elmers Glue on a small 12 in x 12 in banner. I applied the glue in little drizzles, less than pencil-lead diameter, in just a few spots, across and down. Then I ironed it so set the glue. And left it for a day. When I came back, the banner had puckered up in spots. Because the glue had dried, I couldn't iron out the puckers. Now I'm very concerned on what I did wrong. Have you experienced this? And how do you avoid the puckering?
#14
I tried using the Elmers Glue on a small 12 in x 12 in banner. I applied the glue in little drizzles, less than pencil-lead diameter, in just a few spots, across and down. Then I ironed it so set the glue. And left it for a day. When I came back, the banner had puckered up in spots. Because the glue had dried, I couldn't iron out the puckers. Now I'm very concerned on what I did wrong. Have you experienced this? And how do you avoid the puckering?
#15
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I've used the water soluble glue for applique but not for basting. It sure would be cheaper than the spray baste in the can. Also I wouldn't have to worry about the bird. Now if I use the spray baste I need to move the bird. It's a pain because his cage is so big.
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#16
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I tried using the Elmers Glue on a small 12 in x 12 in banner. I applied the glue in little drizzles, less than pencil-lead diameter, in just a few spots, across and down. Then I ironed it so set the glue. And left it for a day. When I came back, the banner had puckered up in spots. Because the glue had dried, I couldn't iron out the puckers. Now I'm very concerned on what I did wrong. Have you experienced this? And how do you avoid the puckering?
#17
My favorite method comes from a post here. I take a dollar store spray bottle, put in about a quarter cup of the glue, and equal amount or slightly more of water, and a couple of drops of dish detergent. I lay out the three layers, then fold back the top half way. Spray the mixture on the batting, then smooth the top over it. Repeat with the other half. Let it dry, then do the other side. Sometimes I flip the whole thing over after the first side is done. Have done four quilts like this since Christmas and am really happy with the results. I do put a couple of safety pins in the corners and here and there on the edge after it dries. I quilt with a Sweet 16 sit down machine and just love this method.
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I tried using the Elmers Glue on a small 12 in x 12 in banner. I applied the glue in little drizzles, less than pencil-lead diameter, in just a few spots, across and down. Then I ironed it so set the glue. And left it for a day. When I came back, the banner had puckered up in spots. Because the glue had dried, I couldn't iron out the puckers. Now I'm very concerned on what I did wrong. Have you experienced this? And how do you avoid the puckering?
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I tried using the Elmers Glue on a small 12 in x 12 in banner. I applied the glue in little drizzles, less than pencil-lead diameter, in just a few spots, across and down. Then I ironed it so set the glue. And left it for a day. When I came back, the banner had puckered up in spots. Because the glue had dried, I couldn't iron out the puckers. Now I'm very concerned on what I did wrong. Have you experienced this? And how do you avoid the puckering?
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