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Dilute the glue or use it straight from the bottle?

Old 07-30-2013, 08:03 AM
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Which is best? To water it down a bit(how much) or right out of the bottle? This would be to baste a quilt. As always, thank you
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Old 07-30-2013, 08:09 AM
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I use it right out of the bottle.
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Old 07-30-2013, 08:11 AM
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Elmer's School Glue is on my shopping list today, so glad to hear this. I was also thinking maybe you should dilute it, but guess it's ok as is. Thank you.
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I always use it straight out of the bottle--make sure the label says "washable" glue. I see that WalMart and Target now have their own brands of "washable" glue, but I'm sticking with Elmers...I know it works *Ü*
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I use it straight out of the bottle.
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Straight out of bottle. No special tips used.
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Old 07-30-2013, 09:56 AM
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I would dilute it, mainly because it seems that they've "reconfigured" the glue so that it's "non run", and I've had trouble just getting it out of the bottle.
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Old 07-30-2013, 11:22 AM
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I've used it both ways. I don't like when it's too thick so I tend to dilute it a bit.
I don't have a set formula. Try both ways and see what works for you.
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Ive done it both ways! Diluted didnt stick too well with the cheaper thinner batting but worked great on thicker batting! Love doing it with glue!!!!
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FYI Staples now has their brand School Glue on sale for 1 cent (1 penny).
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