Glue on Iron
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I just run the iron over the edge of my ironing surface to sort of "scrap" it off. I have a 2x4 sheet of plywood as the base, so it's got a rather sharp corner to use. It even worked when I got stupid can set the iron down on the carpet thinking the feet would lift it off fast enough (NOT!).
I do this more often than I'd like to admit, because I don't always get it right when I'm trying to figure out what side of the paper has the webbing on it.
I do this more often than I'd like to admit, because I don't always get it right when I'm trying to figure out what side of the paper has the webbing on it.
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In the 1970's (way before fusible) we used the plastic bags dry cleaning came in. Placed the plastic bag between applique shape and background, and then placed iron on it. The plastic adhered the applique to the background and the extra plastic adhered to the paper towel. I still put the paper towel over what is to be fused and any extra bits fuse to the paper and my iron stays clean. BUT when the inevitable happens, dryer sheets are the answer.
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I tried the Magic Eraser and it didn't work. Hubby suggested I warm the iron. That did the trick. However, I have had good luck with the dryer sheets as well.
We stopped using dryer sheets for their intended purpose because the chemicals in the sheets actually put a coating over the drying sensor.
We stopped using dryer sheets for their intended purpose because the chemicals in the sheets actually put a coating over the drying sensor.
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This is also what I use. I keep one in my studio for just this purpose. Wet it and rub the sole of the cold iron. Think I might need to buy a new one! Ha! Or maybe I will give the dryer sheets a try since so many of you have suggested that. Thanks!
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I accidentally turned a piece to be fused the wrong way and my iron now has a spot (about the size of a quarter) on its surface. I wanted to keep working, so I used it with paper between for the next thing and when it cooled, it seemed as though there was less glue. I wonder if using paper in between for the next few pieces will help it go away.
Have you ever gotten Pellon Wonder Under 805 on your iron, and what did you do?
Have you ever gotten Pellon Wonder Under 805 on your iron, and what did you do?
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