[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fabric Glue?

[Eileen Scrivani]

For the back of a coaster, I think, you might be able to purchase squares of 
cork and that could be glued on.  I'm not certain where you can buy cork 
backings though.
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From: "qubit" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fabric Glue?


> That's interesting -- I have 2 coasters I did for Terry's class and want 
> to
> cover the back sides with something, but I don't know what to use. Would
> felt be appropriate for that? It is just messy enough that I want to cover
> it up so as not to be confused with the fronts of the coasters.
>
> Oh, but the name "Tacky glue" sounds a bit, "tacky" -- does it look good
> when you're done? assuming you don't get globs of it on the outside?
>
> What besides felt would be good for covering the underside of a coaster? I
> was thinking of something rubberized so it wouldn't slide.
> Happy krafting.
> --le
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>
> There is 2 types of Tacky glue for crafting.  One is in a bottle that  you
> can squeeze and it is thicker then Elmer's.  This dries clear.   The other
> is Tacky glue that comes in a jar.  It is more like a tooth paste
> thickness.
> I have used the jar glue to paste felt onto plastic  canvas.  It works
> very well and dries clear.I put the paste on the plastic  canvas and then
> onto
> the fabric.  I have used my finger to rub the glue  from the jar onto
> things.  I have used a toothpick if I am working on small  items.  I have
> even
> used my glucose test strips to spread it on.  I  let the kids use the
> glucose
> test strips.  You need to kinda peel it off  your fingers if you don't use 
> a
> similar tool.  Popsycle sticks work well,  too.
>
> Joyce
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