I've skimmed over the comments and haven't noticed this suggestion but if it is listed then please just ignore me....but I've been wanting to try elmer's and with all the different applications I thought maybe using those replacement powder eye shadow sticks, the ones with the oval spongy shaped ends might work. I've used Elmer's on my son's shirts, but I didn't have the shadow sticks at that time. I have them now, so I want to try using them on the next couple of shirts I've got ready to make. I think though, I'm going to water the glue down just a smidge in maybe a lid from some food jar...(jelly or pickle....etc.) just to try out anyway. If anyone gets to it before me....let us all know how it works!!