$6.99 $6.99 Crafts & Hobbies / Basic Craft Supplies / Glue & Adhesives Elmer's Multipurpose Spray Adhesive 4oz. I tried that but it made the quilt so stiff I felt like I was trying to wrestle with bear to get it quilted! It also works well to glue labels on cans and jars, or to glue glass to other surfaces. Your email address will not be published. The next morning I noticed the glue had gone thru and was all over my floor. It contains ingredients that help give it a finish. Food Dye in Ocean Colors like Blue, Turquoise, Sea Green, and Purple I am calling this quilt Spring Fling - it is from my latest issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. 2. $8.60 (19 new offers) Best Seller. Water. The acid-free and photo-safe formula dries quickly and resists bleed-through so your art projects stay crisp and clean. 1200 Pcs 0.24" Round Dual-Adhesive 3D Pop Dots Foam Tapes for Craft DIY Art Overstock $ 7.99. ... Suellen Hintz. If you want to make your own Sea Glass Paint and get all the supplies, don’t miss the July Craft in Style Subscription Box where you can get everything you need! I will add that for other quilters to know. Best of luck with the process! water it down a little first. But if elmers glue works well then I'm sold! I do not spread it around, as I am usually in a hurry to flip to the other side and end up ironing that side to hurry the process up. I repeated the same actions on the other side of the table with the glue onto the batting, then hand pressing it down. 9. Tried 505 and other basting sprays. Because Sea Glass Paint is just one of those things you can make instead of buy! I would but I don't have any of that glue in house and still have to find a place where I can buy it in a big jug which I will be doing because yes I do prefer to glue then to pin and I've been using Roxanne's glue so far since it was the first thing I was introduce to using. July 2020 Craft in Style Subscription Box, How to Make Sea Glass Painted Glass Jars here, I don’t need to buy it. Recent Quilts Completed - Spring Fling, Disappearing Four Patch with a Twist, Variation on a Yellow Brick Road, and a classical 16 Patch with muslin background. I found that with time the glue shows through the quilt even if its washed after quilting. Helpful. Yes, it does wash out in warm water in the washing machine. And it can be found in matte, gloss, and glittery too! As I have never ventured into this area of quilting I can only guess that YES it would work, but as in all new things try something smaller and work your way up. I do not recommend it as it turned brown when i ironed it and was a real pain to scrub out. Best of luck with your projects! I work on one side at a time. Clear nail polish? I tried this method (the elmers glue) and I got lots of hard spots where the glue dried, then when machine quilting my thread would break after going through the glue. Now, three years later in normal fashion our daughter has grown out of this phase and is ready to redecorate. I live in Pasadena. Hi Christy,I am so sorry for the confusion, as I have previously stated I can't seem to get the ratio down for diluting the Elmer's Washable School Glue so there is an alternative that works well and is even cheaper than Elmer's Glue. ... of our favorite ways to spend time together. I have a baby quilt for Linus ready to sandwich and quilt so I will try this method. Stir until things are combined together well. Most glues like Elmer's are considered polyvinyl acetates, or PVAs. Just followed your link from the quiltingboard, great tute! Karen. It repeated the gluing and hand pressing for the quilt top. Did I not spread it out enough with my hand maybe? What is a diy hack for FRAY CHEK? I then smoothed it down with my hand. Although Elmer’s Glue can easily be made into a more Mod Podge like consistency, they are still different. Learn how your comment data is processed. I am in 3 and am joining the LA Modern Quilt Guild next week at my first meeting. It is as follows: " I played around with watered down elmers in a spray bottle (1 part glue to 3 parts water) and it worked but requires a LOT more ironing.". Took a little time to make but I like it much better then all I have tried. Both will disappear when wet or ironed. Has anyone ever tried adding alcohol to Elmer's to thin it down instead of water, for use in a spray bottle? Do not use brush strokes. Thanks for stopping by and good luck in all your projects! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 3. you only need a "dot" of glue every 4 inches, (just like pinning). The glue sounds good. I was looking for where the flour mixture was combined with Elmer's. Easy clean up too! I stored mine in the refrigerator and yes I cleaned the top off the glue bottle and the nozzle I would run under very hot water if plugged. I hope that you were successful with this method and also check out the homemade spray using flour, water, salt and rubbing alcohol. Good Morning Janet,I have also mentioned above a recipe for homemade glue that I use almost all the time now. While I was in Canada, I worked with an amazing Kinder teacher by the name of Gail Hegquist. If you have miniature paint pots, or glassware that’s air tight, you could save your sea glass paint to use another time. I would advise ironing the glue dry and then quilting as soon as possible. Also beats the cost of spray bottles and the bad fumes that puts out. Regarding clogging: I've had NO problems with the clogging. Thanks so much ! That's just the way I do it, but I do it on my bed. It tore the batting up and just was way to hard to spread, then I watered it down....same thing. 4.1 out of 5 stars 157. Thank You... Hi Brenda,Thanks for stopping by my blog. If you use it on non porous materials like glass or metal it will not stick. So I picked up my quilt thank goodness I only done about 12 inches. I like gluing as opposed to pinning. It also depends on the density of your food dye. I use a teflon mat so that I can get my iron super hot without fear of scorching. Waiting to see how the spray bottle works. Just putting it out there for other quilters living in tropical climates to consider. If you use it in a manner where it is not exposed to air it will NEVER dry. ELMER'S. Best of luck on trying this method of sandwiching quilts with a future project. I love Elmer's glue, and use it for my binding too. I hate pinning - nothing seemed to stay flat and in place no matter how many pins I used. Hi Tracey! If you're using regular warm milk, start … Essential oils add a nice scent to the formula. Hi FLO,I too make homemade Best Press with vodka :) rubbing alcohol is cheap at the 99 cent store so I hadn't thought to try and use vodka instead. You can add additional layers as needed until you get your desired color. Also, with the flour mixture and the elmer's glue mixture, do you clean the nozzle after each use? . Although some of the pre-mixed sea glass paint brands you can purchase are lovely, you can achieve stunning results with very simple craft supplies. Create a perfect table setting with this DIY kit! I'm with you Janet, I'm confused. It never disappoints. Switched to fusible batting, okay but expensive for large quilts. Cost wise this is very economical! And I can quilt right through the glue. I haven't had success with commercial spray bastes, such as June Taylor., so I hope this works for me! I have emphysema and am unable to use the commercial spray baste b/c of the fumes....hopefully this will enable me to be able to baste w/o pins!!! A basic recipe is add 1 drop of gel food dye or 2-5 drops of liquid food dye to 2 oz Mod Podge (or 1 oz Elmer’s glue and 1 oz water.) Any thoughts, do you think it'll work? Cost about $8-10 for a can. My main problem in quilting is the successful sandwich process. I think I will stick with the rubbing alcohol for now. that stuff is so expansive but I like it better than starch, So I'm confused. I have used Elmer's glue for years because I bought some Roxanne's and and also found it expensive and since it looked like Elmer's I tried Elmer's, and low and behold, it worked. This diy doesn’t need a specific recipe and can have some variations. I thought we were using Elmer's glue to baste? Your email address will not be published. just a thought what if you mixed rubbing alcohol with the glue that is watered down this way the basting spray would dry faster when ironed and still baste like it should just a thought for someone to try. Regarding sprayer: The finer the mist, the better. Again, I have found it best to add 1 drop of food dye gel or up to 5 drops of liquid food dye for every 2 oz of Elmer’s Glue + water or Mod Podge. I did this the entire length of the quilt. Not all spray adhesives are forever - June Taylor and 505 wash out when you wash the quilt. They don't bond as well as some other kinds of glues, which is an advantage when mistakes and spills are likely. If by chance you spray off your quilt it would be handy to have a damp rag to wipe up the excess. Now you can buy more fabric :). I am so excited to find your blog! When wet, your sea glass paint will look more opaque and darker then how it will look dry. Then I spread my backing on the top of the batting. Works like a dream. Im in love with the result of this glue. Here is the completed quilt, it is a Turning Thirty for my stepson in the Army up in Alaska. I experience no fumes with the spray either. I will try this on some small projects first. The I let it dry overnight. Mold? I am so glad you found out about using alternative ways to sandwich a quilt. Blotting the paint will give it the look of worn and warbled sea glass. Hi there,I was never able to prefect the correct ratio of water to glue for a spray bottle but have been using this methiod for about 6 months and love it - I add a dollop of Elmer's glue to the the mix also3 cups of water3 to 4 tbsp regular flour1/2 tsp salt8 ounces or rubbing alcoholclean spray bottle- In a pot place 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp of salt bring to a boil and reduce to a gentle boil.- In a gravy shaker (or a jam jar) put 1 cup of cold water and 3 tbsp of flour - shake until the flour and water are combined.- Whisk the flour mixture into the gently boiling water like you are making gravy and let it cook until the consistency of gravy/egg whites/ thin gruel.- Remove from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.- In a clean spray bottle add 8 ounces of rubbing alcohol and the cooled flour mixture, gently shake and go sandwich a quilt.Good luck and thinks for stopping by my blog :). I do use an iron to help the glue set faster and thinking about it I use a bit more glue. Odif USA 505 Spray is a perfect adhesive for fabric, batting, or even paper. Let’s make DIY Sea Glass Paint! Then that side is dry enough to move the quilt over and do the other side. Do you spray the batting or the quilt top/backing? I generally use spray baste. The alcohol helps to act as a sanitizer, adds potato starch to the formula and encourages rapid evaporation when using the glue. Now, holding the smaller bottle of glue over the batting at about 18 inches high I began to squeeze out the glue. I looove this idea. Brush strokes will create lines in the paint. ELMER'S Elmers Craft Bond Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive, 4 oz, 6 packs of 1 (ELME421) | Quill ... Elmer's® Craftbond® Acid-Free Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive By Elmers | Michaels® Michaels $ 9.99. This sounds wonderful. First of all, your sea glass paint can be light, dark, or somewhere in between. Welcome to the quilting world :). Mix the ingredients thoroughly and completely. I've not had much luck with spray basting. I have been doing this for years, and just have a couple of comments. I'll say that it does not matter which one is used. I never thought of Elmer's. Did I? I came to this site to read about the glue basting but then read about your own concoxion and I have now used it on 3 quilts successfully. I have not had that happen yet, I also have a homemade spray listed here on the blog that uses flour, water, salt and rubbing alcohol that I have had good success with. It is as follows: " I played around with watered down elmers in a spray bottle (1 part glue to 3 parts water) and it worked but requires a LOT more ironing." When the mixture is cool, pour it into the spray bottle and add 1 cup rubbing alcohol. You can find the box here. Use it on button thread to preserve threads longer. 1 Part Elmer’s Glue & 1 Part Water I've had a bottle for about 60 days with no noticed problem. Only 10 left in stock - order soon. #DIY #Elmer's Glue | How to Make Non-toxic and Eco Friendly #Elmer's Glue at Home: This is very simpleand quick recipe of #Elmer's #Glue ( #Craft Glue), to make it at home. Hi Ann,FMQ is a method of securing all the layers together google Leah Day or on you tube and she can show you how to get started. It dotted and did not lie in a straight line. Cook on medium-ish until the mixture thickens like gravy (stir it so it doesn't stick!). I want to update my comment after having used this method on several quilts. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and completely. Thanks! The Elmer's Washable School glue is affordable (I even tried some Playschool washable glue I found at the 99 cent Store) I bought a gallon and a single bottle to put glue in to for around $ 17.00 - I have done 14 quilts and still have a little more than 1/3 of the gallon left. Paint on outside of jar. I failed to check Notify me for the above message. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Is there a way to get your new postings emailed to me or an email reminder? Your so welcome! Depending upon where the mess is, removing that dry glue could be as easy as softening it with moisture or heat. 1. DIY Pouring Elmer’s Glue Medium Recipe. You are quite welcome, I hope that you try it out soon! So that is why there is a write up about the home made spray glue. Well you are in luck! Has anyone ever tried using a glue stick and dot it in areas that you would normally pin baste a hand width apart. This fast-tack, multipurpose adhesive is perfect for adhering and mounting lightweight materials. I have been using the elmers glue to baste for some time. Good Morning Debra Kay,Either method works well on quilts up to 120 inches by 120 inches (I haven't made anything bigger than that :) You are so right about colors bleeding. I'm going to try both methods. What is FMQ I'm just a beginner at this quilting and I started with a queen size. If you don't want to wait overrnight you can set it with a hot dry iron. Elmer’s Glue All As a Natural Fabric Stiffener. How Much Food Dye … Then washing and drying the quilt. Well some of you may have heard that on paper based cones, you can apply a layer of Hairspray or a kind of decoupler glue, like the ones they have for puzzles on the speakers to create a tighter sound. Further, there is NO (none, none none) stickiness on thread nor needle. Next, fill your empty glue bottle with water and add it to the glue in the bowl. Going down Purple so you see where you're spraying, Elmer's Disappearing Purple spray adhesive is great for school projects, crafting, and more. But spills happen, and sometimes that glue isn't noticed until it has dried and hardened. Pg. I loved using 505 spray but the cost was getting up there. I liked them the best so far but I decided to try the homemade basting spray. Equal parts of glue and water. Sweet Adeline Quilts has perfected the Elmer's Washable Spray Glue in a spray bottle ratio so here you go! but I think I would like to use this instead of pinning. Craft in Style is a monthly box of craft supplies that features new projects each month. Thanks!!! Be sure to cover all sides, including the bottom and any places that will show. This makes it tricky to get your color right at first. Hi there,I just added a post for some spray basting made from flour and rubbing alcohol that worked like a charm. It worked on the sample so I started on the real deal, my quilt. Read on and see if this method is for you. Pour the distilled water into the spray bottle. May 18, 2015 - 1 tsp. I must admit, it was certainly one-of-a-kind! Hi 5 lilacs (such a lovely smelling springtime plant) I hear you on sending things out to the longarmers - I never did it but I know it is expensive. Supposed to put a few layerson the front and back of the speaker and avoid the outside gasket and dust cap. In hind sight, I guess I should have separated the posts more clearly. I just bought 2 cans of 505 yesterday, so I am really anxious to try your great ideas for basting. Any suggestions on how to get around this? I'm unclear how mold could grow with the alcohol or the salt. This fine mist with the creates a wrinkle--free sandwhich. I hate pinning, too, and never seem to get all the wrinkles out. Hmm, hand quilting is something that I have never tried and kudos to all of you that do take the time to finish you quilts so beautifully. The flour mixture sounds interesting and cheap, is there a shelf life or does it need to be used all at once? So what are we waiting for? I started out with Elmer's, worked great but a little messy. I take no credit for this pattern, and have cited in the title the woman from whom I received the pattern. I used liquid food dye, because I find it easier to control the color. If you use the glue in a spray bottle how much water do you use to water it down? Yay! And the Mod Podge can be replaced with 1 part Elmer’s Glue and 1 part water. This will take several hours or even overnight. Thanks for the ratio on the glue to water. Directions: * Mix glue and water in the jar. Elmer's is a white glue for use on porous materials. CJ. At the last minute I decided to use the flour, water, salt, and rubbing alcohol instead and it worked beautifully. It is always good to have some options when basting quilts. Elmer's glue instead of fray check. I tried the Elmer's glue and water and I use a small craft brush to LIGHTLY spread the glue on my fabric. When I FMQ, I work the FMQing around the edge of the quilt and quilt into the middle of the quilt. Are you in any guilds? Hi Ellen Ann, I belong to the African American Quilters of Los Angeles we meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Water and Power Building near the corner of MLK Blvd and Crenshaw in LA. Foam Brush. I am going to try this on one of my quilts. Hope too meet you at some point! Elmer's E455 Extra-Strength Spray Adhesive, 13.5 oz, Aerosol. My guild President asked me this past Sunday why I would want to use glue on my quilts, I gave a quick answer but will go into some depth here. Here is my homemade super strong, super fast super easy glue. Instructions. I use the spray basting as well, but you are right at as the glue would be cheaper AND easier to find. Sounds great! Get it as soon as Tue, Sep 15. I always wash my quilts after so the glue washes out and I've never had any problems. Helpful. On my next quilt, I'm going to use the glue stick for the center. Disappearing Purple Non-Aerosol Goes down purple so you see where you spray and dries clear for a clean appearance. Spray the batting and then lay the top over it hand press it down or if in a hurry you can iron it. Diluted Elmers or hair spray. Hi I do hand quilting and often use poly batting. Hi. So I asked if anyone had done a tutorial - no one had so I figured I could do this. I don't think I will buy anymore 505 once the last can I have is gone, but it sure nie to use when in a hurry! Elmers glue, 3 drops food color, and 1.5 tsp. I tried watering down the Elmer's Washable School Glue and could not get the ratio down so it would spray out of a bottle. I hated taking all those pins out again as I was sewing along. Find out more about what I made with it in our next post! Then I used the school glue. First I tried a paint brush, a sponge brush, then a roller. Msi1170121. I sprayed with a high volume sprayer, and I ironed...and stitched right away. Two commissioned quilts for a dear friend for Christmas 2015. Anxious to try both the Elmer's and the spray recipe. LOL!! I would love to try these methods as I am petrified by the idea of atomized spray glue getting into my lungs -- can't be a good thing. I love that quilters on the internet are so supportive of each other :) aka I needed a Bugs Jelly Roll by Stripz. Thanks for the tutorialDonna. Acid-free and photo-safe, the spray adhesive resists bleed-through for great-looking results with every use. Dissolve the powdered milk in the hot water. I will be experimenting with using a spray bottle in the near future :). This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Good luck if you chose to try the homemade spray and happy sewing adventures. Not bad, since it cut the sandwiching process down expediently.
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