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Glue Sticks - what's the secret?

Old 07-23-2013, 08:25 AM
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Kitsie at a class I took recently in my local QS we used the glue sticks. Our teacher told us to be sure to store them in the refrigerator as they dry out quickly. I live in the desert Southwest and he's not kidding about the drying out part! I found those I keep in the refrigerator are fresh and moist when I want to use them. Maybe give it a try.
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Old 07-23-2013, 08:44 AM
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OK. OK I'll try one more time! Thanks all! Ziplock bag and fridge!
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Old 07-23-2013, 08:51 AM
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I have always stored mine in a zip lock baggie in the freezer...I stock up this time of year when they have the school sales, and they all get tossed in the same bag! I'm sure I have some that are at least a couple of years old, but have never had a problem when I go to use them.
I am wondering if you have very low humidity in your home and maybe that's why they are drying out on you after opening them? Maybe you should store them in the freezer between uses, also, and see if that helps.
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Old 07-23-2013, 10:16 AM
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I love the Roxannes glue baste it. It is awesome. Dries quickly, I don't set it with my iron. Just wait a few seconds and it is dry. It can be peeled apart if it needs to be. I seems expensive but a little bottle lasts forever, you use so little of it. I have been using the same bottle for a couple of years. It comes with a really fine tip. If you keep the cap on the needle doesn't clog at all. I forgot it once and it clogged, I just ran a pin thru the needle and it was fine.
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Old 07-23-2013, 01:16 PM
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I put mine in a baggie and keep in the refrigerator. I use my w/machine embroider and use infrequently, but they always work.
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http://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/...dk-enterprises

I order the Lapel glue stick here. It's a very nice glue, only takes one little dab.
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Old 07-23-2013, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsie View Post
Thx Tate! Do they allow you to "undo" (pull apart) the seam you just glued?
Yes, the ones I use from the Dollar Tree can be separated. They aren't as strong as using washable school glue from a bottle, which I also buy at the dollar store, two for a dollar.

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Old 07-23-2013, 05:19 PM
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Thanks! I looked at that one & the Avery and the description I saw was that it was permanent! Do you think it could be used on seams that you want to open?
The description from MSC says it is temporary. Does it need to be heat set? Doesn't say it does. I just want to dab something on and go!! Then open and press the seam without having to iron or moisten after, etc!!

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I order the Lapel glue stick here. It's a very nice glue, only takes one little dab.

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Old 07-24-2013, 07:29 AM
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I keep my glue sticks in the freeze. It works well. I get them when I decide to use them
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Old 07-26-2013, 12:20 PM
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Just a couple of questions, does the glue clogg your machine??? And, can you use if u do applique???
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