Alright crafters, whatcha know about glue?

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So because of 2020 I've had to come up with some new ideas for Halloween festivities. I typically throw a pumpkin carving party but for several reasons I've decided that is not practical this year. I've got to throw it earlier then usual so I don't think the pumpkins would hold up through Halloween. Then I had the idea, witch hat decorating! Just buy a bunch of plain witch hats and all sorts of ribbons and embellishments and we'll decorate witch hats. It's perfect BUT the party is going to be outside this year to try to help reduce exposure and I worry it might be too cold for the glue guns to work. I don't know if any of you have tried to use a glue gun outside or maybe it's just cause I have a cheap one but if it's under 70 degrees my glue gun doesn't work very well. I think it's just too cold for the glue to really get melty like it does indoors. Plus if we did that there would be a dozen extension cords running all over the place for everyone to have one. I feel like bottled glue would be easier all around. Is there a fairly quick drying glue any of you crafters can recommend that would be good for fabric/plastic type stuff????
 
Tacky glue! You may need to hold it in place longer, but cold will help it dry.

E and I use it for all sorts. Wood, cloth, felt, feathers, ribbon, cardboard, paper, gems, buttons, you name it. They have a new container that has a lid you can stand it on which is great, but I don't see them on amazon with a quick peek.
 
I really like Beacon 3 in 1 advanced craft glue. It drys fast and clear and comes off your hands super easily
Oh but it doesn’t work well on craft foam, so if you plan on using that i wouldn’t get this glue
 
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Lots of spray adhesives are great, especially outdoors where fumes aren't a problem. I use a low-stickiness one for my embroidery, but I know the concentrations can vary, and it's just a matter of finding the right type for the materials you're using, and then it's like spray paint. Point and psst, with very little mess or chance of spills.
 
I would second Tacky glue, I also like Gorilla glue. They have all kinds of glue from (fantastic) glue sticks to of course super glue.
I just found out they make a quick dry version! I'm going to try it on our next project.
 
I already have some tacky glue so I might do some testing with that, I just seem to recall it taking forever to dry but maybe that was a fluke thing, if they make a quick dry version though that's even better.
 
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I already have some tacky glue so I might do some testing with that, I just seem to recall it taking forever to dry but maybe that was a fluke thing, if they make a quick dry version though that's even better.
I've never tried the quick dry, so can't vouch for it, but, you can use clothes pins to hold things in place while they dry, too.
 
Lots of spray adhesives are great, especially outdoors where fumes aren't a problem. I use a low-stickiness one for my embroidery, but I know the concentrations can vary, and it's just a matter of finding the right type for the materials you're using, and then it's like spray paint. Point and psst, with very little mess or chance of spills.
I love this idea. I always forget about spray adhesives. And I can vouch for there being ones that dry quickly - I nearly glued a quilt to a hardwood floor once, using the spray basting adhesive... :blush:
 
LOL, I have some spray adhesive already so maybe I'll put that out too :)
 
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E6000 I love that stuff
 
You could get a welder they work underwater, in space, in Antarctica, and probably also in Hell, its does all the things glue does but with electricity and a chance to set stuff on fire.


Just don't forget to put on your mask or you'll go blind.
 
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Super glue is evil
 
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