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Using Elmers School Glue Instead of Pins

Old 03-30-2012, 04:54 PM
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Has anyone tried the duct tape nozzle? When working with carpenter's glue in the workshop, I will use a created duct tape nozzle. The size of the bead is completely in my control. The glue keeps the tape from sticking to itself. Sometimes, a small straw will give the tool a bit more structural strength if the project is large.

If you can't afford the specialty tips, it is worth a try and there is no cleaning at the end! Just remove the tip and toss in the trash.
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Old 03-30-2012, 06:44 PM
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Sharon Schamber using it as a basting tool and she makes absolutely stunning quilts and her longarm quilting is to die for. She has won countless awards. She has many tips for its use on her website.
http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...ee%20Stuff.htm

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Old 03-30-2012, 06:48 PM
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Sharon Schamber using it as a basting tool and she makes absolutely stunning quilts and her longarm quilting is to die for. She has won countless awards. She has many tips for its use on her website.
http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...ee%20Stuff.htm
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Old 03-31-2012, 02:21 AM
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Elmers Craft Bond repositionable glue sticks are WONDERFUL. Make sure that the glue stick has the word 'repositionable' on it. I bought mine at WalMart that was sold in a set of 4 sticks. They are 3" long.
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Old 03-31-2012, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mom-6 View Post
So which works better, the liquid glue or the glue stick?
I have the tips and have used them with the bottle of glue. Personally, I prefer the glue sticks. Really like it for the bindings, which is mostly what I use it for.
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Old 03-31-2012, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Valerie Ann View Post
But someone posted it has cornstarch--food, bugs, or does that not matter?
It washes out easily.
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Old 03-31-2012, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Peckish View Post
If you're talking about the binder clips you get at office supply stores, just be careful not to leave them on your binding for too long, I used one that rusted.
I use the medium sized hair clips you can buy at Sally's hair supply for holding my binding. I bought a box of 80 for $3.99.... good deal for me and they work
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Old 03-31-2012, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JoanneS View Post
No pulling or stretching with the liquid, so it gets my vote over the glue stick for binding. Glue stick works fine for paper piecing. I really like the school glue for binding - SOOOOOOO fast - especially if you're a macine sewer, because you don't have to be super careful. You have to be a little more careful where you put the glue if you're going to hand finish the binding.
I'm not an appliquer - but I cn see how it would be a help - again, for machine applique where you wouldn't have to be as careful about where you put the glue. It would work for hand appliquers, but youI don't think you would want the glue very close to the edges.
If the glue is on the fabric when you sew it, will the glue not gum up the sewing machine ?
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I have used both liquid an stick like it much better than pins. joyce j
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Old 03-31-2012, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Morag View Post
If the glue is on the fabric when you sew it, will the glue not gum up the sewing machine ?
The glue is dry when you sew. It won't gum up the machine. For the most part, though, you are not actually sewing through the glue; the glue is mostly in the seam allowance, holding the pieces together.
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