Crafting with Glue

There Are Many Uses for Glue in Crafting

Crafting with Glue Tip #1

Just kidding! Following are the real crafting with glue tips we've received from readers.

Crafting with Glue tip #2

Pritt Stick
By pure happenstance, I discovered that glue sticks, like Pritt, make the perfect basters when I'm sewing tricky hems or bulky corners.

Before ironing in the hem, I slather one side with glue stick; fold carefully; then press. The heat bonds the glue to the fabric.

But, and this is the really neat part, if I've folded the hem incorrectly, I simply rip apart the section that's sloppy. If it's a small section, I can just keep right on sewing by holding the small piece in place with my fingers.

Or, if it was a big boo-boo, I just go back to the drawing - er - ironing board.

Carmen from San Francisco

Crafting with Glue Tip #3

E6000 Glue
E6000 is the most versatile craft glue I've discovered. I use it in all of my crafting - but especially in my beaded jewelry. I use a dot to secure knots or end caps or to repair large, expensive beads that have split.

I use it to glue beads to glass votives to create really unique candle holders. I've even used it to secure my car's bumper until I could get the car in for repair!

But I guess that's not a craft, so I shouldn't mention it.

Gwen from Vancouver

For more information about crafting with glue, please visit Glue - A Sticky Question and Slow Drying Glues.